More than a year after The Gambia’s landmark Access to Information Act came into force, its implementation remains virtually nonexistent, according to the Gambia Press Union (GPU). GPU Secretary General Modou S. Joof, speaking on QTV on Wednesday, said public institutions have largely failed to comply with the law’s requirements, undermining its promise of transparency…
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of the UNITE party has dismissed allegations made by Essa Mbaye Faal against the United Party (UNITE) and the Coalition Mediation Committee (CMC), following Faal’s sudden withdrawal from the ADD-led Coalition 2026 flagbearer race. Faal announced his withdrawal shortly before the flagbearer selection process, claiming concerns over transparency. Responding, Bensouda described…
As The Gambia heads toward its presidential election, the integrity of the voter register has emerged as a constitutional flashpoint. Allegations of fraudulent documentation and weak verification systems are fueling concerns that the foundation of democratic legitimacy may be at risk. The Chief Electoral Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Sambujang Njie, has disclosed…
As the national debate over the appointment of Chief Justice Edi Faal continues to dominate political and legal discourse, one voice remains noticeably absent: that of renowned UK based Gambian barrister and solicitor Melville Robertson Roberts. Known for his forthright opinions on constitutional law, governance and judicial reform, Roberts has, on this occasion, maintained an…
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National People’s Party (NPP), Hon. Seedy SK. Njie, has downplayed the emergence of the newly formed UNITE Party, insisting it poses no political threat to the ruling party. Speaking on QTV’s State of Affairs programme on Tuesday, Njie described the party led by Talib Ahmed Bensouda as a “nonevent.” “At…
Hon. Sulayman Saho, National Organizing Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and National Assembly Member for Central Badibou, has called on Gambian media outlets to play a proactive role in fostering opposition unity ahead of the December presidential election. Speaking on Tuesday during the Politic Kaacha program, Hon. Saho warned that journalists could become…
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has ushered in a new chapter in its mission to safeguard the nation’s borders with the graduation of 599 newly trained officers. The ceremony, held with pomp and pride, was not only a celebration of successful completion of training but also a recognition of excellence across multiple dimensions of service. …
In a move that could reshape the political landscape, the UNITE Party and the National Unity Party (NUP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising their alliance as the nation heads toward the 5 December 2026 presidential election. The signing ceremony, attended by senior officials and supporters from both parties, was more than a…
In a political landscape often defined by rivalry and short-term alliances, Tuesday’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United People’s Democratic Movement (UNITE) and the National Unity Party (NUP) has been hailed as a landmark moment. At the ceremony in Banjul, UNITE leader Talib Bensouda stood alongside NUP’s Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe…
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has commissioned a D4.1 million Fish Sellers Centre in Serrekunda market, a project hailed as a major boost to the local economy and the livelihoods of fish vendors. The new facility, spanning 335 square metres, houses 24 fish-selling tables and accommodates 124 vendors. By formalizing the fish trade in a…
