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UMC leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda

Mayor Bensouda’s UMC equips coordinators to heighten campaign efforts ahead of elections

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…

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Afro Movement leader, Momodou Bah

AFRO Movement leader raises concerns over ‘growing anti-democratic practices’ towards 2026 elections

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…

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IEC declare presidential election date

2026 presidential election slated for Dec 5

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,…

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Lawyer LJ Darboe

Lawyer LJ Darboe declares to run for presidency in 2026 elections 

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….

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The Philippines and Namibia Ambassadors visit President Barrow

The Philippines and Namibia Reaffirm Cooperation with The Gambia

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…

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President Barrow with Ambassadors

President Barrow Welcomes Five New Ambassadors to Brace International Relations

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…

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Auditor General, Mr Modou Ceesay

Auditor General Declines Ministerial Appointment

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…

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