When it finally became apparent a few months ago that Talib Bensouda was nursing a presidential ambition, many supporters of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) jumped to the conclusion, without hard evidence, that the young mayor had set out on digging his own political grave. However, it now[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia Politics
Barrow Pledges Three-Level Highway To Ease Traffic In Greater Banjul
President Adama Barrow has announced plans to build the Gambia’s first three-level highway, a project he says will ease persistent traffic congestion in the Greater Banjul Area and transform the country’s road network. The President made the announcement during the official launch of a rural electrification project in Jah Kunda[Read More…]
Should Halifa Be Held Responsible For 2016 Coalition’s Rupture?
Halifa Sallah’s own words that he declined a ministerial post in the 2016 coalition government just to save the PDOIS has raised more questions than it answers. The erstwhile PDOIS leader recently suggested in a Coffee Time With Peter Gomez interview that he had to act smart and wise in[Read More…]

