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Nyang Njie Criticizes Transactional Politics, Calls for Minimum Presidential Qualifications
Nyang Njie
By Makutu Manneh
Economist and social commentator Nyang Njie has raised concerns about what he describes as the increasingly transactional nature of Gambian politics, calling for the introduction of minimum…
Lawyer Abdoulie Fatty Urges IEC to Release Voter Data, Says Public Scrutiny Builds Electoral…
Lawyer Abdoulie Fatty, Secretary General of the Gambia Bar Association
By Seedy Jobe
The Secretary General of the Gambia Bar Association, Lawyer Abdoulie Fatty, has urged the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to release…
Bensouda Pledges Sweeping Health, Education, and Housing Reforms, Criticizes Barrow’s Spending…
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of KMC
By Seedy Jobe
Coalition 2026 presidential candidate Talib Ahmed Bensouda has pledged sweeping reforms in healthcare, education, youth employment, and affordable housing, accusing President Adama…
Bensouda: Barrow Government Turned Down My Jospong Waste Plan Five Years Ago for Political Reasons
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Seedy Jobe
Coalition 2026 presidential candidate Talib Ahmed Bensouda has accused President Adama Barrow's administration of rejecting a proposal to address The…
Bensouda: Coalition 2026 Will Remove Barrow at the Polls, Pledges Governance and Security Reforms
Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Seedy Jobe
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Coalition 2026 presidential candidate and mayor of Kanifing, has expressed confidence that his coalition will defeat President Adama Barrow in the December 5…
Political Analyst Juwara Predicts Tough Presidential Race for Barrow
Lamin Juwara, a political analyst
By Makutu Manneh
Political analyst Lamin Juwara has predicted a closely contested presidential election on December 5, warning that President Adama Barrow faces a difficult re-election battle…