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Former Vice President Isatou Touray Says She Entered Presidential Race to Secure Future for Young…
Dr. Isatou Touray, former Vice President
By Makutu Manneh
Dr. Isatou Touray, former Vice President in the Barrow administration and now an independent presidential aspirant, says her decision to contest the December 5 presidential…
Former Vice President Isatou Touray Denies Ever Saying Opposing President Barrow Is Equivalent to…
Dr. Isatou Touray, Former Vice President
By Makutu Manneh
Former Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray, now an independent candidate in The Gambia's December presidential election, has denied ever saying that opposing President Adama…
IEC Outlines Post-Registration Roadmap, Vows Open and Credible Electoral Process
Joseph Colley, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
By Seedy Jobe
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement as it briefed political parties and…
Gambia’s Political Tent Grows Wider as Electoral Commission Clears Two New Parties to Compete
Joseph Colley, Chairman, IEC
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission formally welcomed two new political parties into the country's democratic fold on Wednesday, bringing the total number of registered parties in The…
Majority Leader Predicts Barrow Victory in 2026 Election, Urges Peaceful Campaign
Billay G. Tunkara, Majority Leader of the National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
The Majority Leader of The Gambia's National Assembly, Billay G. Tunkara, on Wednesday expressed confidence that President Adama Barrow would win the…
Old Yundum Lawmaker Calls for Crackdown on Use of Foreign Currencies in Domestic Transactions
Abdoulie Ceesay, National Assembly Member for Old Yundum
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Member for Old Yundum, Abdoulie Ceesay, has called for stricter enforcement of laws governing legal tender in The Gambia, urging…