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Jammeh Urges Gambians to Reject Tribalism, Embrace Shared National Identity
Former President Yahya Jammeh
By Fatou Sillah
Former President Yahya Jammeh has warned Gambians against tribalism and regional divisions, describing ethnic politics as a threat to national unity, peace and development.
In a…
APP-Sobeya Faction Moves to Join Bensouda’s Coalition 2026 Ahead of Presidential Election
By Fatou Touray
A faction of the All People’s Party-Sobeyaa (APP-Sobeya), comprising founding members of the party, has provisionally agreed to align with Coalition 2026, led by Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, ahead of the…
UDP’s Sanneh Sees Echoes of 2016 as Party Eyes Presidential Victory
Lamin Sanneh, Deputy Administrative Secretary for Social Affairs and Fundraising
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin J.K. Sanneh, the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) deputy administrative secretary for social affairs and fundraising, has…
Former Niamina East Lawmaker Challenges Barrow’s Development Record, Urges Voters to Reject Him
Omar Ceesay, Former National Assembly Member for Niamina East
By Fatou Sillah
Omar Ceesay, a former National Assembly Member for Niamina East and a member of the opposition UNITE Party, has urged Gambians to vote against…
Sanyang Urges Gambians to Trust Bensouda With Presidency, Cites Transformative Leadership at KMC
Hon. Yahya Menteng Sanyang, National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji
By Makutu Manneh
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, deputy party leader for finance and administration of the UNITE Party, has urged Gambians to entrust Talib…
Barrow’s Coalition Partners Bring No Real Electoral Support, UNITE’s Sanyang Claims
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, deputy party leader for finance and administration of UNITE Party
By Makutu Manneh
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, deputy party leader for finance and administration of UNITE Party and National Assembly Member for…