A leading opposition leader in the Gambia has publicly declared his assets for scrutiny ahead of next month’s presidential election. Ousainou Darboe, 73, and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) who is seeking to unseat President Adama Barrow, made the asset declaration in accordance with the country’s electoral laws.[Read More…]
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Gambia 2021: President Barrow Due To Be Nominated
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia is heading to the country’s electoral commission to file his nomination for next month’s election. Mr Barrow 56, who is eyeing a second presidential term, is being accompanied from Banjul by senior government officials and thousands of his National People’s Party (NPP) supporters. As[Read More…]
Gambia 2021: Opposition Leader Suspended For Endorsing President Barrow
A Gambian opposition leader who endorsed President Adama Barrow’s bid for reelection next month has been suspended by his party. Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly of the Gambia Action Party (Gap) said he is supporting Mr Barrow to allow the ‘continuation of extraordinary progress and development’ that President Barrows administration has[Read More…]