Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda has confirmed his candidacy for the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) flag-bearer position, saying he is ready to challenge party leader Ousainou Darboe and unseat President Adama Barrow in the 2026 presidential elections. Bensouda submitted his application days ago and spoke to journalists shortly[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia Politics
Political Firestorm In Brufut As Sabally Slams Faal Over Youth & ‘Backway’ Debate
A heated political exchange unfolded in Brufut’s Ghana Town on Wednesday after the National Youth President of the National People’s Party (NPP), Momodou Sabally launched a scathing critique of opposition politician Essa Mbaye Faal, accusing him of undermining youth-led economic opportunities and fueling irregular migration. Speaking to a packed gathering,[Read More…]
The Local Government Commission Of Inquiry: A Gambian’s Perspective
As I recently published my memoir, “From Village Life in The Gambia to Global Views in Washington, D.C. and Beyond,” I’ve found myself with a bit more time to spare to write opinion pieces on issues that matter to me and my fellow Gambians. One topic that’s been on my[Read More…]
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