The Unite Movement for Change, led by Talib Ahmed Bensouda, politician and mayor of the Kanifing Municipality, has urged Gambians to strive for unity and write a new chapter for the country, which is now at a crossroads. Led by the mayor, the UMC is emerging rapidly as a political movement, with most of its…
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…
Independent Electoral Commission Chairman Joseph Colley has declared that The Gambia’s presidential election will take place on 5 December 2026. Chairman Colley announced this date at the official launch of the 2026–2027 election calendar at the OIC Conference Centre in Bijilo. National Assembly elections are scheduled for April 10, 2027, Councillor elections for May 22,…
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….
President Adama Barrow, has said his government remained vigilant in protecting all lawful rights, and those who resort to violence or incite it, “will be held accountable in accordance with due process and respect for human rights,” he assured. The Gambian leader made these remarks during his televised address to nation following death of one…
In a continued effort to strengthen international cooperation between The Gambia and other nations, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, on September 16, 2025, received the Letters of Credence of Ambassadors of The Philippines and Namibia to The Gambia, H.E. Mersole J. Mellejor and H.E Richard Stanley Tsandid, at the State House in Banjul. H.E. Mersole…
In a series of significant diplomatic engagements at the State House on Friday, September 12, 2025, His Excellency President Adama Barrow warmly welcomed newly accredited Ambassadors from Korea, Mali, Switzerland, Algeria, and Liberia. The Ambassadors, H.E. Hyuk-woon Kwon, H.E. Baboucar Biro Diallo, H.E. Pietro Mona, H.E. Ridha Nebais, and H.E. Ali Sylla all presented their…
Re: Appointment of the Auditor General (AG) as Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment The Auditor General (AG), Mr Modou Ceesay, wishes to inform all concerned stakeholders that following the announcement of his appointment as Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment by the Office of the President, he has officially responded…
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced that 11 candidates have applied to become the party’s next flagbearer, marking a historic moment in its leadership journey. As party commences vetting process today, the Applicants include ANM Ousainu Darboe, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Amadou Sanneh, Hon. Sulayman Saho, lawyer Borry S. Touray, Dr Lamin J. Darboe, Lamin…
