US-based-Gambian Lamin Chamang Komma has joined scores of Gambians both at home and abroad in criticizing the government’s ongoing controversial overseas ID card issuance scheme, describing it as illegal and a ploy to rig the highly-anticipated 2026 presidential election. Despite the widespread criticism against the government’s overseas ID card project[Read More…]
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NPP For Counter Demonstration?
There are calls amongst militants and supporters of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) for a demonstration to counter the one recently held by Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) when thousands of young people came out in the streets to demonstrate against the rampant corruption and other vices currently gripping[Read More…]
Faal Doubts Barrow Would Seek Re-Election, Cites President’s ‘Dipping’ Popularity
As Gambians return to the poll to choose their next president next year, one of President Adama Barrow’s challengers in the last general election has doubted the prospect of Mr. Barrow, seeking another mandate from the Gambian people, citing the President’s “dipping popularity”. Essa Mbye Faal of the APP-Sobeyaa alliance[Read More…]