“Register to Vote”, say Six Opposition Leaders of APeX Coalition Building Project
Six Gambian opposition leaders of the APP Sobeyaa, GFA, NUP, Tabax Rewmi, UDP, and UMC have issued a press release under the APeX Coalition Building Project urging Gambians to register to vote as coalition-building talks proceed.
The presser noted that “discussions are now ongoing on the selection of a coalition flagbearer through a democratic and transparent process.”
More in the press release.
Never Again Network says No to Barrow’s Third Term Bid, Media Regulation Plans
The Never Again Network issued a statement declaring their opposition to President Adama Barrow’s third-term bid and joined the chorus of voices opposed to the planned media regulation laws.
More in this statement.
Serialised Attestation Forms Debated at IEC Forum
At the monthly stakeholder forum held at the OIC Conference Center in Bijilo, the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Joseph Colley, on Tuesday, 10th March 2026, revealed that the Commission plans to introduce a serialised attestation system for the upcoming voter registration process.
More in the news report.
IEC Forum: Concerns Raised Over Rising Number of Political Parties
At the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) monthly stakeholder forum held on 10th March 2026, concerns were raised regarding the growing number of political parties in the country and the commission’s capacity to effectively manage them.
More in this news report.
Six Opposition Leaders Sign Harmony Accord as Coalition Talks Gain Momentum
Six opposition leaders sign a harmony accord as coalition talks gain momentum ahead of the December 2026 presidential elections. Signatories to the agreement include Ousainu Darboe, Bakary Dabo, Talib Bensouda, Essa Faal, Lamin Darbo and Ahmadou Kah.
More in the press release.
‘Convince Us Why We Shouldn’t Lead a United Front,’ Asks UDP’s Darboe
The UDP Party leader and presidential flag bearer, Hon. Ousainu Darboe, has challenged critics to convince him why his party should not lead the opposition coalition ahead of the December 2026 presidential election in an exclusive interview with Askanwi media.
More in this exclusive report.
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