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NDP, NAFAA Form Alliance Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
By Fatou Sillah
The National Democratic Party and the National Alliance for Accelerated Advancement have formed a political alliance ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election, with leaders of both groups saying…
UDP Youth President Questions Barrow’s Ivory Coast Electricity Pledge, Warns of Gambia’s Growing…
Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President, United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
The national youth president of the United Democratic Party, Hagi Suwaneh, has questioned President Adama Barrow’s pledge to secure electricity…
Bensouda Defends Record as KMC Mayor, Says He Would Be in Prison if He Were Corrupt
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the leader of UNITE and presidential candidate of Coalition 2026, has defended his record as mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council,…
NPP’s Kebba Lang Fofana Accuses Opposition of Seeking to Derail December Election
Kebba Lang Fofana, Nominated National Assembly Member
By Seedy Jobe
Nominated National Assembly Member Kebba Lang Fofana has accused opposition parties of seeking to derail The Gambia’s presidential election, claiming…
Education Minister Drammeh Urges Gambians to Scrutinize Leadership Records Ahead of 2026 Election
Dr. Habibatou Drammeh
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has urged Gambians to carefully assess political messages and candidates as the country approaches the 2026 presidential…
Ebrima Sorrie Bah Resigns From UDP, Returns to NPP to Support President Barrow
By Seedy Jobe
Ebrima Sorrie Bah, founder and commander of Operation UDP Laffah, has resigned from the United Democratic Party with immediate effect and announced his return to the National People’s Party, saying he feels an…