The United Democratic Party (UDP) has opened its flag bearer race for the 2026 presidential election, with eleven candidates putting their names forward including long-time party leader Ousainou Darboe, who is under growing pressure to hand over the leadership. The announcement was made Wednesday at the party’s Manjai headquarters by[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia Politics
Minister Of Information Urges Dialogue Over Confrontation With GALA
The Minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has called for constructive engagement between the government and the Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) movement, urging dialogue as the preferred path for addressing citizens’ concerns. Speaking at a government press conference on Friday, Dr. Ceesay emphasised that the administration is ready to[Read More…]
Veteran Gambian Politician Dembo Byforce Bojang Dies
The Gambia is mourning the death of veteran politician and former teacher Alhajie Dembo Byforce Bojang, whose passing was confirmed on Thursday night. Bojang was a towering figure in the country’s political landscape, remembered for his decades of public service and his pivotal role in the events that brought an[Read More…]

