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UNITE Accuses Government of Deliberately Scheduling Road Inauguration to Disrupt Bensouda’s…
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of UNITE and flagbearer of Coalition 2026
By Staff Writer
The Unite for Integrity, Transformation and Equality (UNITE) Party has filed a formal complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Pledges to Restore Dignity and Profitability to Farming Under UDP-Led Government
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, UDP.
By Seedy Jobe
The Secretary General and Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), ANM Ousainu Darboe, has pledged to transform The Gambia’s agricultural sector into a profitable and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Youth Leader Calls December 5 Election Defining Moment, Accuses Barrow of Seeking Third Term to…
Hagi Suwaneh, the national youth president of the United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
Hagi Suwaneh, the National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has described the December 5, 2026, presidential election as!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
IEC Finalizes Voter Register at 1.14 Million, Sets Dates for Presidential Nominations
Joseph Colley, Chairman, IEC
By Seedy Jobe
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has finalized the national voter register for the December 5 presidential election, confirming 1,146,474 registered voters and announcing the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bensouda Claims He Rejected NPP Offers of Ministerial Posts and 2026 Presidential Candidacy
Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of UNITE Party and presidential candidate of Coalition 2026, has claimed that he rejected several attempts by senior government officials to persuade him to join!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NDP Leader Urges Gambians to Vote for Change to End Economic Hardship
Kebba Madi
By Makutu Manneh
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP), has urged Gambians to use the December 5 presidential election to bring an end to the economic hardships facing the country, calling on!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…