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PDOIS Figure Kexx Sanneh Faults Government for Mortgaging State Assets
Kemeseng Sanneh
By Makutu Manneh
Kemeseng Sanneh, a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has sharply criticized President Adama Barrow’s administration over what he…
UMC Spokesman Calls 2026 Election a Turning Point for The Gambia
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC)
By Seedy Jobe
The spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Kemo Bojang, said on Thursday that The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election would be a…
Gambia’s Vice President Expresses Confidence in Barrow’s Re-election Bid
Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow
By Makutu Manneh
Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow said this week that he was confident President Adama Barrow would secure a second term in the Dec. 5 presidential election, citing what he…
Gambia For All and Patriotic Progressive Alliance Merge, Citing Need for National Renewal
Hon. Bakary B. Darboe and Dr. Ousman Gajigo
By Seedy Jobe
Gambia For All (GFA) and the Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA) announced on Saturday that they have merged into a single political party, retaining the name…
UMC Spokesman Rejects ‘Kingmaker’ Role, Says Movement Is Aiming for State House
Kemo Bojang, Spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change
By Seedy Jobe
The spokesperson for the Unite Movement for Change, Kemo Bojang, on Sunday rejected suggestions that his political movement could serve as a political…
Mayor Bensouda Says UMC Poised to Become Gambia’s Largest Party Ahead of December Elections
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council
By Fatou Sillah
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), has expressed confidence that his party…