Gambia Inter-Religious Council Engages Stakeholders to Promote Peace Ahead of 2026 Elections
As The Gambia prepares for the 5th December 2026 presidential election, the Gambia Inter-Religious Council (GIRC) convened religious leaders, community representatives and social media influencers to develop messages focused on child protection, peaceful coexistence and social stability on Thursday 22nd October 2026.
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Coalition 2026 Unveils Manifesto, Promises Sweeping Reforms
Coalition 2026, led by presidential flag bearer Talib Ahmed Bensouda, launched its manifesto on Thursday, 22nd October 2026, at the Prime Atlantic Hotel in Banjul, outlining a series of proposed reforms aimed at addressing the cost of living, unemployment, corruption, healthcare, education and economic development.
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Team Gambia Grand Coalition Promises New Constitution Within Five Years
Team Gambia Grand Coalition 2026 has unveiled an ambitious political reform agenda, including a new constitution, a two-term presidential limit, increased representation for women and a commitment to reduce poverty within five years if elected into government.
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Police Restrict Opposition Campaigns Due to President Barrow’s Meet the People’s Tour
The recently concluded Meet the People’s Tour of President Adama Barrow has sparked constitutional concerns after two opposition parties accused the police of denying them permission to conduct political activities until the tour's conclusion.
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UNDP Launches e-Monitor Plus Platform to Safeguard Electoral Information Integrity in The Gambia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and civil society organisations have underscored the importance of information integrity in protecting public trust and promoting peaceful, credible and inclusive elections in The Gambia ahead of the 5th December 2026 Presidential elections.
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‘Politics Is Not Just for Men’: says Kotu-Manjai Women Ahead of Presidential Elections
As The Gambia approaches three upcoming elections from December 2026 to June 2027, women in Kotu-Manjai are calling for greater opportunities to participate in politics, warning that gender stereotypes, violence, and fear continue to undermine their role in leadership and decision-making.
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Caritas Gambia Concludes Three-Day Training in West Coast Region
As The Gambia moves towards another politically sensitive electoral period, Caritas Gambia concluded a three-day training in the West Coast Region (WRC) on 3rd September 2026, aimed at strengthening community capacity to prevent disputes from escalating into violence.
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NCCE Intensifies Civic Education Ahead of December 2026 Elections
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) says it is intensifying civic and voter education across The Gambia ahead of the 5th December 2026 presidential election, while urging citizens and political actors to reject hate speech, tribal rhetoric, misinformation, and other forms of divisive political discourse.
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Caritas Gambia Trains Community Leaders to Strengthen Social Cohesion
As The Gambia prepares for its December 2026 presidential election, Caritas Gambia, with funding from Catholic Relief Services (CRS), has launched a three-day social cohesion training aimed at strengthening communities’ capacity to prevent and manage election-related conflicts.
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Parties to the CHANGE Coalition Agree Two-Week Extension to Address Some Unresolved Matters
Following extensive discussions today, the political stakeholders comprising APP Sobeyaa, GFA, Tabax Rewmi, and UDP, have agreed to revise the progression timetable. This will give them a two weeks window for informal bilateral discussions to review and resolve the remaining draft Coalition Agreement issues.
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APeX Concludes Coalition Building Negotiations and Unveils Official Name for the Coalition
Following more than eighteen months of rigorous negotiations, APeX is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the coalition-building negotiations it facilitated, involving All People’s Party (APP) Sobeyaa, Gambia For All (GFA), National Unity Party (NUP), Tabax Rewmi Movement, United Democratic Party (UDP), and until today, UNITE whose departure notification we acknowledge.
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Disputes Emerge as IEC Nears 1 Million Registered Voters Milestone
Disputes and sharp exchanges marked a high-stakes stakeholder engagement convened by The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday, 23rd April 2026, as conflicting voter registration figures and operational lapses drew scrutiny.
Despite the discrepancies, officials projected that the country is on track to surpass the 1 million registered voters milestone by the second week of the ongoing supplementary registration exercise.
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IEC to Clamp Down on Double Registration and Unregistered Political Movements
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a crackdown on double registration and the activities of unregistered political movements, citing growing concerns over electoral integrity just weeks into the supplementary voter registration process ahead of the December 2026 presidential elections.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Essa Faal: President Barrow has no Intention to Implement TRRC Report
In the run-up to the December 2021 presidential election, Lead Counsel Essa Mbaye Faal took the bold decision to contest for the presidency before the submission of the TRRC report.
This publication looks into his decision juxtaposed with President Barrow’s NPP-APRC coalition, which victims warned threatened the implementation of the TRRC recommendation.
Almost five years back, Faal enthused that President Barrow had no intention to implement the TRRC report and urged Gambians to hold him accountable for this.
This report was first published on Gainako back in 2021 in the run-up to the presidential elections.
PDOIS Adjourns Elective Congress Due to Lack of Quorum
The People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) was forced to adjourn its elective congress yesterday, 28th December 2025, to 24th January 2026 due to a lack of quorum. More in the news report.
Election: Gambians Will Return to the Polls in December 2026
The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission has announced the dates for the next electoral cycle, 2026 to 2027, covering presidential, National Assembly and local government elections. More in the news report.
WFD Hosts Workshop to Advance Women’s Political Leadership in The Gambia
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) convened a high-level workshop on Friday, 18th July 2025, bringing together women leaders, lawmakers, and civil society actors to confront the systemic barriers limiting women’s participation in Gambian politics. Held at Bakadaji Hotel in Kololi, the forum aimed to spark action-oriented dialogue and strengthen pathways for inclusive political leadership and decision-making across the country. More in the report.
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