Mamma Kandeh Calls for Answers
By Yankuba Jallow
The leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress party (GDC), has said the Government of President Adama Barrow should provide answers to the...
“Development does not go along party affiliation,” said Sonko
By Louise jobe
The newly elected chairperson of Brikama Area Council Sherriffo Sonko and twenty eight Councillors were inaugurated on Wednesday 16th May 2018 at Brikama...
KMC Has A Mayor And New Councillors
Are the supporters still in a partisan mood? Elections may be contested on partisan grounds. However those who are chosen should serve without fear...
KMC Mayor And Councillors Sworn Into Office
By: Kebba Mamburay
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda and nineteen elected ward councillors were yesterday, 21 May 2018, sworn into office at the KMC premises.
As the...
Witnesses Give Testimony In GDC Case
By Yankuba Jallow / Lamin Fatty
Kawsu Fofana and Tombong Sano, family members of Dou Sano of UDP, gave evidence before Magistrate Omar Jabang of...
Foni Bintang Karanai Seyfo Removed
By Louise Jobe
Mr Alfusainey Jarju has been removed from his position of Seyfo of Foni Bintang Karanai.
Mr Jarju said that he was served with...
VP Assures Reforms to Guarantee Councils Full Autonomy
By Kebba Jeffang
The Vice President of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Jallow-Tambajang assured the government’s continuity in reform process to guarantee full autonomy to the Local...
Basse Chairperson Elect Speaks
By: Kebba AF Touray
Foday Danjo, the elected Chairperson for the Basse Area Council, has reiterated his mission to uplift the livelihood of his electorate,...
Is UDP The Ruling Party Of The Gambia?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Many people are confused by broadcasts which referred to the UDP as the ruling party of The Gambia. The Constitution equates...
CSO Coalition on Elections – The Gambia Preliminary Statement: 12 May...
INTRODUCTION
The CSO Coalition on Elections - The Gambia, spearheaded and coordinated by the West Africa Network for Peace building (WANEP) – The Gambia,...
When Will The Councils Start Work?
Section 28 of the Local Government Act is clear. It reads:
“The Governor and, in the case of Banjul City and Kanifing Municipality, the Chief...
Tombong Jatta dissatisfied with IEC and police
By: Kebba AF Touray
Mr. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, the interim chairman of the APRC, has expressed dissatisfaction with the manner the Independent Electoral Commission has...
‘Nomination Of Councilors Should Not Be Partisan, But Consultative’-Banjul Youth Chairman
By MUHAMMED S. BAH
Essaha Sowe, the newly elected Chairman of Banjul youth has said the elected Chairpersons and Mayors should not based the nomination...
Is Gambia Heading Towards Post Electoral Violence?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
As we go to press a standoff is taking place near Tombong Jatta’s compound, the current leader of the APRC. By...
Tension between UDP and APRC supporters
By Yankuba Jallow and Mustapha Jallow
Troubled brewed just outside the home of the Interim Party Chairman of APRC, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, when a large...
Gambians Have Decided In Municipal, Regional Council Elections
Parties Express Disappointment on Abysmal Voter Turnout
By Yankuba Jallow / Moro ML Minteh
Gambians on Saturday May 12th 2018, went to the polls to elect Mayors and...
Gambia Football Vice President Loses In Mayoral Elections
By Sulayman Bah
Gambia Football Federation’s Vice President Ebou Faye over the weekend lost in the chase for Banjul’s mayoral seat.
The Football House’s top brass,...
Banjulians Go To The Polls To Elect a Mayor
By Nelson Manneh
Banjul, 2pm, 12 May 2018 - Banjul the capital city of The Gambia went to the polls to elect a Mayor for...
A New Beginnning For The Kanifing Municipality With Adama...
1.0 The Kanifing Municipal Council is established to provide basic services, infrastructure and development to meet the needs of its inhabitants from human, financial, material...
‘No One Forced Me To Contest Banjul Mayoral Seat’ Paul Bass
By Ndey Sowe
Paul Bass, another independent Mayoral candidate in the upcoming Local Government Elections, told ‘Banjulians’, that no one forced him to contest for...
