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.
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.
Advocates Urge NAMs to Restore Law to Register Diaspora Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
Gambian CSO leaders urged Parliamentarians to restore the deleted Clause 14 in the Elections Bill to register Gambians living abroad to vote in the 2026 Presidential Elections. More in the report.
IEC Announces Council By-Election for Massembeh Ward in Mansakonko
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issued a statement announcing by-elections for Massembeh Ward in Mansakonko Administrative Area in February 2025. Here is a link to the statement from the IEC.
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