As the nation prepares for its upcoming presidential election on December 5th, 2026 and the Parliamentary Elections scheduled for 10 April 2027, representing a significant milestone in the country’s democratic consolidation. International IDEA is implementing a project entitled “Promoting Peaceful, Inclusive, and Credible Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in The Gambia.” H.E. Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas,…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and presidential candidate Ousainou Darboe has called on Gambians in the diaspora to mobilise resources, influence voters, and return home to support his campaign, stressing that the party’s sole mission ahead of December’s presidential election is to defeat President Adama Barrow. “Finally, I want all of us to be absolutely…
The United Democratic Party (UDP) and Gambia For All (GFA) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), cementing a new phase of political cooperation ahead of The Gambia’s December 5, 2026 presidential election. The agreement unites two veteran Gambian politicians with long-standing experience at the highest levels of government. GFA is led by Bakary…
Agriculture Minister and Second Vice President of the National People’s Party (NPP), Dr. Demba Sabally, has declared that the ruling party is making significant inroads in Foni ahead of the December 5 presidential election. Speaking on political developments in the region, Dr. Sabally questioned the strength of opposition representatives in several Foni constituencies, pointing to…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe has called on Gambians to prioritize national interest over ethnic considerations in the upcoming December 2026 presidential election. Speaking to party supporters and residents in Lower River Region (LRR), as part of the UDP’s ongoing outreach activities, Darboe emphasised that the election should be about leadership,…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that nominations for candidates seeking to contest The Gambia’s December 5, 2026 presidential election will take place between November 3 and November 14. IEC Chairman Joseph Colley revealed the timeline during the commission’s monthly stakeholder’s forum, noting that nomination forms will be made available to aspiring candidates beginning…
The All-People’s Party (APP-Sobeyaa), led by Essa Mbye Faal, has confirmed that it is holding discussions with the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) over a possible political alliance ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election. The announcement validates reports published last week by Kerr Fatou and other outlets, which suggested that APP-Sobeyaa was engaged in…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), through its Chairman Momodou A. Sise, has reminded the public that the 1,694 objections lodged with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) are a normal administrative part of the electoral process. These objections, raised by political actors for determination by the revising court, should not be misconstrued as criminal…
Hon. Suwaibou Touray, secretary general and leader of the People’s Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has said the United Democratic Party (UDP) is seeking to broaden its opposition coalition ahead of The Gambia’s December 5 presidential election. Touray noted that the UDP’s current alliance has not provided the level of political support the…
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has defended the United Democratic Party (UDP)’s decision to announce its own election results before the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issues the official tally, insisting that the practice is both legitimate and peaceful. Speaking on Eye Africa TV, Lowe clarified remarks made by UDP figure Lamin Manneh, who recently stated that…
