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Unite Movement for Change Says It Has Addressed Electoral Commission Concerns
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change
By Fatou Sillah
The Unite Movement for Change said it is confident that its registration with the Independent Electoral Commission would be approved after it resubmits…
High Court Adds Ousman Madikay Faal to PPP Leadership Dispute, Delaying Injunction Ruling
A leadership dispute within the People’s Progressive Party deepened this week after the High Court allowed the man recognized by electoral authorities as the party’s leader, Ousman Madikay Faal, to formally join a lawsuit…
Suwaibou Touray Signals Bid to Lead PDOIS in December Presidential Election
Suwaibou Touray, Secretary General, PDOIS
By Makutu Manneh
Suwaibou Touray, the secretary general of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism and National Assembly member for Wuli East, said on Thursday…
Wuli East NAM Suwaibou Touray Says High Election Nomination Fees Disenfranchising Many Gambians
Suwaibou Touray, National Assembly Member for Wuli East
By Makutu Manneh
The National Assembly Member for Wuli East, Suwaibou Touray, has criticized The Gambia’s rising election nomination fees, arguing that they are pricing many…
Information Minister Questions Neutrality of Apex Initiative
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay
By Makutu Manneh
The information minister, Ismaila Ceesay, has cast doubt on the political neutrality of Apex Initiative, a group seeking to rally opposition parties into a coalition ahead of the Dec. 5…
President Barrow to Deliver State of the Nation Address on March 26
President Adama Barrow
By Fatou Sillah
President Adama Barrow is scheduled to deliver his State of the Nation Address on March 26, 2026, during the first ordinary session of the 2026 legislative year of the National Assembly.
The…