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…
His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, has affirmed he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build a solid foundation for bilateral ties, and create a sound atmosphere for the development of both countries. President Xi Jinping made this assurance on Thursday 30 October 2025 as…
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has reaffirmed the regional bloc’s commitment to supporting The Gambia’s Transitional Justice process, pledging continued political and technical assistance to ensure the implementation of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) recommendations. Dr Touray made the assurance earlier this week, during a courtesy visit…
The joint ECOWAS-AU election observation mission has described Côte d’Ivoire’s 25 October 2025 presidential election as generally peaceful but marred by logistical shortcomings, limited inclusivity, and restricted candidate competition, according to the mission’s preliminary report. Led by former Nigerian Vice‑President Oluyemi Osinbajo, the mission deployed 251 observers from 28 African nations. According to the ECOWAS preliminary report, polling…
His Excellency, Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, will today meet with President Donald J. Trump in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK). The meeting is aimed at exchanging views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. According to Xinhua, China’s leading media outlet,…
The Government of The Gambia has refuted claims of a Memorandum of Understanding or promises for immunity for former president Yaya Jammeh, emphasising that Jammeh would be arrested and indicted in line with law any time he returns to The Gambia from exile. The disclosure by Government came on the sidelines of public state statements…
The message of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh’s planned return to The Gambia has sparked reactions and nationwide debate, with mixed emotions among the populace. Honourable Kebba Lang Fofana, the nominated member at the National Assembly called for caution, suggesting that ignoring Jammeh’s announcement might be worse than acknowledging him. This sentiment is echoed by…
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….
