From Dictatorship to Democracy: The Gambian Story
By: Christian Conteh
The History
The year was 1994, the government led by President Dawda Jawara had been in power for almost three decades (1965-1994). The Gambia enjoyed a...
‘I Will Be a President for All Gambians’- President Adama Barrow
President-elect Adama Barrow has promised the Gambian people that he will be a president of all Gambians and not just a fraction of the population.
He however appealed...
Sidi Sanneh who chose Darboe over President Barrow congratulates the president on his huge...
United Democratic Party’s Sidi Sanneh has congratulated President Adama Barrow on his electoral victory.
Sidi Sanneh who endorsed UDP Darboe days to the election congratulated the president on...
Why Every Gambian Should Accept Barrow’s Victory
By Amara Thoronka
Elections globally are not perfect. You can hardly cite a country in the world which has conducted a national election without challenges and/or anomalies. Not...
Democracy Lessons From The Smiling Coast Of West Africa
Katim S. Touray, Ph. D.
The December 4, 2021 presidential elections in The Gambia provide valuable lessons for Africa
In December 2016, President Yahya Jammeh narrowly lost the presidential...
‘The people have spoken’: Mayor Rohey Lowe and her Banjul City Council Congratulate President-Elect...
The Banjul City Council under the leadership of Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has issued a statement congratulating President Adama Barrow on his electoral victory.
Mayor Rohey Lowe...
Gambia Participates says Saturday election was free, fair and transparent
By Dawda Baldeh
Gambia Participates, a youth-led civil society organization that focuses on enhancing transparency and accountability in the public sector, has said the Saturday presidential pool was...
‘Congratulations, he is my president’: UDP supporters who either accepted or congratulated President Barrow
President Adama Barrow’s electoral victory in Saturday’s election has left many UDP supporters and leaders in a state of complete shock and confusion. No wonder their leader...
Mai Fatty congratulates President Barrow, says victory is a triumph of Gambian democracy
Gambia Moral Congress leader Mai Ahmad Fatty has on behalf of his party congratulated President Adama Barrow on his electoral victory.
In a statement posted to his official...
Darboe’s partner BB Darbo warns his party will respect election results if no clear...
Gambia For All has issued a statement congratulating Gambians on the peaceful and orderly conduct of Saturday’s poll but also stating its position on the rejection of...
Saturday’s poll: National Human Rights Commission issues statement to ask unhappy candidates to follow...
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a statement over Saturday’s presidential election calling on candidates to follow due process to address any ‘electoral grievances’.
“We urge all...
UDP’s Talib Bensouda says UDP supporters must now show the true colours of UDP...
Talib Ahmed Bensouda UDP organizing secretary has spoken for the first time since UDP’s disastrous performance in Saturday’s election.
UDP got battered by President Barrow and leader Darboe...
Halifa Sallah announces his retirement
Defeated PDOIS leader Halifa Sallah has announced the end has come for him in terms of seeking political office.
The PDOIS leader once again proved his unpopularity at...
‘I will not do it, I own myself’: Mamma Kandeh says he still rejects...
Gambia Democratic Congress leader Mamma Kandeh has told reporters he is still not accepting the outcome of Saturday’s poll.
Mr Kandeh was battered by Prsident Barrow in ruthless...
Breaking news: Inspector General of Police issues statement to warn against post-election violence in...
The Inspector General of Police has issued a statement warning against post-election violence in The Gambia.
The IGP’s statement issued Monday evening reads: “Fellow Gambians, following the announcement...
Gambia Elections: Police Fire Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) are presently firing tear gas cannisters to disperse a crowd of protesters here at Kairaba Avenue.
Kairaba Avenue is the Gambia's main thoroughfare which...
Essa Faal abandons attempt to dispute election, tells reporters the election represents the verdict...
Independent Essa Faal has told reporters he has called President Adama Barrow to congratulate him on his electoral victory.
“I have called President-elect Adama Barrow and congratulated him...
Breaking! UDP Supporters Mount Protest
Supporters of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have staged a protest as their leader Ousainou Darboe challenges the validity of the recently announced presidential result.
The protest is...
‘They both congratulated me’: President Barrow confirms calls from Essa Faal and Abdoulie Jammeh...
President Adama Barrow has confirmed Essa Faal and leader of National Unity Party Abdoulie Jammeh have called him and congratulated him on his victory.
Speaking via his verified...
Breaking News: Essa Faal calls President Barrow to congratulate him as Darboe’s attempt to...
Independent Essa Faal has told reporters he has called President Adama Barrow to congratulate him on his electoral victory.
“I have called President-elect Adama Barrow and congratulated him...
