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Darboe Praises UDP Diaspora’s Loyalty, Honors Late Party Pioneers
ANM Ousainu Darboe at the London UDP diaspora convention
By Seedy Jobe
The leader of the United Democratic Party, Ousainu Darboe, praised the party’s diaspora chapters for three decades of loyalty and financial and organizational!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Rallies Diaspora Supporters, Says Barrow Is UDP’s Only Opponent
ANM Ousainu Darboe, speaking at the UDP diaspora convention in London
By Seedy Jobe
The leader of the United Democratic Party, Ousainu Darboe, has urged supporters to focus their efforts on defeating President Adama!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Rejects Claims of Hunger in Gambia, Pledges Continued Development
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has rejected assertions that hunger remains a significant problem in The Gambia, dismissing remarks by an unnamed political rival who has pledged to eradicate!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Ties Completion of North Bank Projects to December Election Outcome
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow told supporters in Farafenni on Saturday that the completion of major infrastructure projects planned for the North Bank Region would depend on voters returning!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Vows to ‘Retire’ Darboe From Politics, Praises Faal for Joining His Coalition
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said Saturday that he intended to force his longtime political rival, Ousainou Darboe, into retirement at the December presidential election, while praising Essa Mbye!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Madi Jobarteh Says Lack of Character Among Political Leaders Is Hindering Gambia’s Development
Madi Jobarteh, Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice
By Seedy Jobe
Madi Jobarteh, executive director of the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice, has argued that The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…