Alhagie Mamadi Kurang, one of the rising figures in the United Democratic Party, has taken aim at President Adama Barrow’s economic stewardship, accusing the government of piling up unsustainable debt while failing to deliver matching development results. Addressing supporters at a UDP rally in Essau on Thursday, Kurang backed the[Read More…]
Author: Modou L. Badjie
Opposition Leader Says Gambian Politicians Are ‘Out Of Touch’
Opposition politician Ebrima Tabora Manneh has accused the country’s political elite of failing to understand the daily struggles facing ordinary Gambians. Speaking at a rally in Tujereng, the People’s Alliance Party (PAP) leader said citizens continue to grapple with rising hardship while many elected officials live comfortably. Manneh argued that[Read More…]
UDP Boycott Of 2026 Budget Speech Sparks Tension In National Assembly
A sharp political confrontation erupted in the National Assembly on Friday after lawmakers from the United Democratic Party (UDP) boycotted the 2026 budget speech delivered by the Minister of Finance. Their absence followed a public call from Yankuba Darboe, the Chairman of Brikama Area Council, urging UDP National Assembly Members[Read More…]

