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UDP opens applications for flagbearer ahead of 2026 election

Ismaila SonkoAugust 17, 2025August 17, 202504 mins

The United Democratic Party (UDP), one of The Gambia’s leading opposition parties, has officially opened applications for its presidential flagbearer for the 2026 General Election. The announcement, made by the UDP National Executive Committee, invites qualified party members to apply for the prestigious role, marking a significant step in the party’s preparations for the upcoming…

UDP blames Gambia gov’t for ‘unlawful issuance’ of National ID cards abroad

Ismaila SonkoAugust 11, 2025August 11, 202504 mins

The United Democratic Party (UDP) has raised serious concerns over the Gambia Government’s controversial initiative to issue national identity cards to individuals in foreign African countries, including Mauritania, Congo, Togo, and potentially others. In a strongly worded statement, the UDP labelled the exercise as “unlawful, politically motivated, and a direct threat” to the integrity of…