The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), Catholic Relief Services (CRS) The Gambia, and the National Youth Council (NYC) have officially signed a Project Agreement Memorandum to implement the Harmony, Outreach, Peace, and Engagement (HOPE) Project. As The Gambia prepares for December 5, 2026 polls, the HOPE Project will play a critical step in ensuring…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on political actors, supporters, and the general public to uphold civic decorum, reject hate speech, and place national unity above partisan interests as The Gambia heads towards the 2026 electoral cycle. The appeal was made by the Chairman of the NCCE, Alhaji Sering Fye, during a…
The leader of Alliance for Progressive Citizens (APC), Modou Lamin Sima, has pledged to revitalize The Gambia’s economy if elected, focusing on job creation, local business promotion, and agricultural development. Modou Lamin Sima has formally accepted the APC flag-bearer mantle, pledging to lead with inclusivity, accountability, and a focus on progress. “Today marks the beginning…
The National People’s Party (NPP) mega rally in Sukuta has showcased the party’s enthusiasm for President Adama Barrow’s re-election bid in 2026. With thousands of supporters in attendance, the event was used underscore the significance of unity and development, hightlighting what the party described as achievements in infrastructure and youth empowerment. President Adama Barrow, the…
In the Gambia, political drama continues unabated with ever more interesting episodes. On Saturday, we witnessed a massive welcome of UDP’s leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe. For a moment, the whole place was painted yellow, yet, less than 24 hours later, Kanilai became green as supporters of Jammeh converged in thousands to listen to an audio…
Lawyer Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, Secretary General, Party Leader and 2026 standard-bearer for United Democratic Party (UDP) has called for unity and vision for a prosperous Gambia. Darboe who received a tumultuous welcome by thousands of supporters on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from Banjul International Airport to his Pipeline residence after a European tour where he…
A young and vibrant political figure, Sulayman Waan, leader of the Change Front, has promised to introduce two robust economic transformation models if elected as The Gambia’s president in the 2026 presidential elections. Mr Waan, a journalist-cum-politician, was speaking at a press conference on Thursday, 23 October 2025, at YMCA along MDI road in Kanifing….
The Unite Movement for Change (UMC), one of the latest groups to throw its hat into the ring ahead of the December 5th presidential election in 2026, has equipped its regional coordinators with eight motorcycles to heighten its campaign for the presidency. The handing-over of the motorcycles was held at the UMC headquarters in Fajara…
Momodou Bah, the leader of the Afro Movement, has expressed concerns over the current state of democracy in The Gambia, particularly ahead of the 2026 presidential elections. Mr Bah was speaking at a press conference held at a local hotel in Banjulinding at the weekend. He highlighted issues such as administrative bottlenecks, selective access to…
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has announced his intention to run for the presidency in the 2026 presidential elections. It is however worth noting that he previously sought the UDP’s flag-bearer position but faced challenges due to dual citizenship requirements. Mr Darboe’s announcement came on Friday 3 October 2025, during his interview with the local media….
