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Minister denies AG visited IEC over Talib’s presidential eligibility

Dr Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, has denied allegations that Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dr Dawda Jallow visited the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to influence decisions concerning Talib Ahmed Bensouda’s eligibility to contest the December presidential election. The minister described the allegations as false, insisting that Dr Jallow had not visited the electoral body since becoming Minister of Justice. Speaking on Coffee Ti…

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Ex-VP Touray files nomination to challenge ex-boss Barrow

Former Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, formally filed her nomination papers with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) as an independent presidential aspirant, setting up a direct contest against her former boss, President Adama Barrow. Touray served as Vice President from 15 March 2019 until her removal in a cabinet reshuffle on 4 May 2022. Day two of the nomination exercise also saw Democratic Party aspirant Yusupha A. Dumbuya file his…

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Dumbuya promises D2,000 rent, but IEC flags gaps in nomination papers

Democratic Party leader Yusupha A. Dumbuya has promised to reduce the cost of renting a two-bedroom house in The Gambia to D2,000 if elected president, despite facing questions from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) over missing documents during his nomination on Wednesday. Dumbuya told journalists that his government would introduce a law to regulate rental prices, proposing D2,000 for a two-bedroom house and D4,000 for a well-maintained three-bedroom house, with g…

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Team Gambia Coalition names Lamin J. Darboe as flagbearer

Press release On Tuesday, 3 November 2026, the Coalition Executive Committee officially concluded its stringent scrutiny of the conduct of the elections of its flagbearer for the December 5, 2026 Presidential elections and has unanimously resolved that the credibility of the exercise and the integrity of the process have been duly guided and guarded to yield unimpeachable results. The CEC hereby takes this opportunity to announce that Dr. Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has been duly…

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Global trading system delivers real gains for Gambia, LDC Group

The global trading system has delivered real, measurable gains for The Gambia and the Least Developed Country (LDC) Group — market access, export earnings, economic activity and jobs — but the benefits are uneven and much of their potential remains untapped. That was the message of His Excellency Professor Muhammadou M.O. Kah, Ambassador of The Gambia to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, speaking on behalf of Trade Minister Mod Ceesay. Amba…

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Young Gambians seek accountability, opportunity beyond election promises

As The Gambia prepares for another presidential election, young people are looking beyond campaign promises, asking whether democracy can deliver the opportunities, accountability and representation they want. For some, voting remains a way to influence the country’s future. For others, repeated disappointments have raised doubts about whether elections can bring meaningful change. Omar Sarr has decided not to vote. He said successive elections and changes in leadership had…

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African universities strengthen resolve to child rights at landmark Banjul meeting

Government officials, university leaders, UN representatives and child rights advocates have called for stronger partnerships, research and policy reforms to advance children's rights across Africa at the Second Meeting of the African Network of Universities for Child Rights in The Gambia. Held under the theme “The Role of African Universities in Advancing Child Rights Research, Education, Innovation, Policy and Practice for Sustainable Impact,” the meeting aims to validate…

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SJI Academy offers free enrollment to first 50 students in Kartong

The people of Kartong and surrounding communities are celebrating free enrollment for the first 50 students at the newly opened Sadaka Jariyaa International (SJI) Academy. The Academy, located in Kartong opposite the Military Camp, was opened last Saturday. It is offering admission to children aged five and above into Quranic Memorization and the Arabic Grade system, from Grade 1 to 12. According to the school management, the Academy will later introduce Daycare and Nursery,…

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