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Over 1.1M Gambians set to vote in Dec presidential election
Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission confirms 1,146,474 eligible voters for December 5 presidential election
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Dakar 2026 Summit: President Faye Calls for Peace and Lasting Legacy through Sport
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has called on the world to mobilize against challenges threatening global development goals at the Dakar 2026 Summit on Sport and Sustai...
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Bensouda Alleges Discrepancies in Government's White Paper on LGCI Report
Gambia's UNITE Party leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda claims government's White Paper on Local Government Commission of Inquiry contains findings absent from earlier drafts.
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Gambia Government Orders Suspension and Probe of Ex-KMC CEO
Gambia gov't suspends, probes ex-KMC CEO Sainabou Martin Sonko over D696K loss, D5M irregular payment
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EFF Challenges Gambia Immigration's Account of Border Refusal
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gambia has disputed the Gambia Immigration Department's (GID) explanation for refusing entry to campaign technicians and vehicles for Prince Ebrahim...
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GPU Calls for Peaceful Campaigns and Media Safety Ahead of 2026 Elections
Gambia's GPU urges parties to promote peace, tolerance ahead of Dec 5, 2026 presidential election
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Gambia Government Unveils New Power Projects to Enhance Electricity and Water Services
The Gambia government has announced new measures to strengthen electricity and water services, including adding 21 megawatts to the national grid and signing a major solar energy project.
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Gambia Government Orders Probe into Mayor Bensouda, UNITE Insists Candidacy Stands
Gambia gov't orders probe into Kanifing Mayor Talib Bensouda over financial irregularities, UNITE says it won't affect his candidacy.
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UDP-led Alliance Unveils Manifesto, Pledges Reforms for Gambia's Renewal
Gambia's opposition coalition, Gambia First, led by UDP, launches manifesto ahead of December 5 election, vowing economic, constitutional, security, and civil service reforms.
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Gambia Government Orders Removal of Opposition Mayors and Chairman
Gambia's government has directed the removal of three council leaders from opposition party UDP, citing improper behaviour, negligence, and abuse of office.
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Barrow cites SIS transformation as proof of security sector reform
Gambia's President Adama Barrow says the transformation of the State Intelligence Service is a clear example of security sector reforms under his administration.
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Fisheries coalition calls for freeze on new industrial fishing licences in Gambia
Gambia's National Coalition for Sustainable Fisheries urges government to halt new industrial fishing licences to protect dwindling fish stocks and local livelihoods.