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NDI warns of hate speech, weak election rules ahead of Gambia’s presidential election

Hadram HydaraAugust 28, 2026August 28, 20260

By Dawda Baldeh Rising hate speech, weak campaign finance laws, and stalled constitutional reforms could undermine The Gambia’s democratic progress…

Hadram HydaraAugust 28, 2026August 28, 20260

By Dawda Baldeh The Basse Area Council has handed over a D400,000 (£4,500; $6,000) cheque to complete the construction of…

Seringe S.T. TourayAugust 25, 2026August 25, 20260

Published by: The Fatu Network Ten-year-old Isatou Jarju, whose battle with cancer drew an overwhelming public response and raised millions…

Seringe S.T. TourayAugust 25, 2026August 25, 20262

Published by: The Fatu Network The Gambian government has formally announced the nationwide rollout of new biometric National Identity Cards…

Hadram HydaraAugust 22, 2026August 22, 20260

By Mama A Touray UNITE leader and Coalition 2026 standard-bearer, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has criticised President Adama Barrow over the…

Seringe S.T. TourayAugust 21, 2026August 21, 20260

Written by: Seringe S.T. Touray Is the UDP becoming its own worst enemy? The party has dominated The Gambia’s opposition…

Hadram HydaraAugust 20, 2026August 21, 20260

By Dawda Baldeh ActionAid International, The Gambia has distributed more than 1,000 bags of locally produced organic fertilizer to more…

Seringe S.T. TourayAugust 20, 2026August 20, 20260

Written: by Alieu Jallow President Adama Barrow has reiterated his government’s determination to expand The Gambia’s road network, saying his…

Hadram HydaraAugust 17, 2026August 17, 20260

By Alieu Jallow The National Unity Party (NUP) has officially withdrawn from negotiations to form the proposed CHANGE Coalition, ending…

Hadram HydaraAugust 17, 2026August 17, 20260

Dawda Baldeh Opposition leader Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly of the Gambia Action Party and civil society organisation the Edward Francis…