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Dr. Gajigo Says Talib Bensouda Represents the Change Gambia Needs
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist and politician
By Fatou Sillah
Economist and politician Dr. Ousman Gajigo has explained his decision to back UNITE presidential candidate Talib Bensouda, saying he believes Bensouda…
National Youth Parliament Urges Young Gambians to Reject Violence Ahead of 2026 Election
By Fatou Sillah
The National Youth Parliament opened its first ordinary session of the 2026 legislative year with an appeal to young Gambians to reject political violence, misinformation, and divisive rhetoric as the country…
Darboe Promises Better Support for Teachers, Nurses, and Security Personnel
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Leader, United Democratic Party
By Fatou Sillah
Ousainou Darboe, the leader and presidential candidate of the United Democratic Party, has pledged to improve working conditions and expand financial support…
Information Minister Dismisses Darboe’s Proposal to Cut President’s Salary, Says UDP Is ‘Not Ready…
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has dismissed proposals to reduce the…
KMC, BAC Councillors Clash Over First-Term Development Records
Karamo Ceesay, Councillor, KMC and Sheriffo Sonko, Nominated Transport Councilor, BAC
By Makutu Manneh
Councillors from the Kanifing Municipal Council and the Brikama Area Council traded claims over their respective…
WCR Governor Urges Kombo Residents to Back Barrow, Citing Development Projects
Ousman Bojang, Governor, West Coast Region
By Makutu Manneh
Ousman Bojang, the governor of the West Coast Region, has urged residents of Kombo to support President Adama Barrow in the Dec. 5 presidential election, pointing to…