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.
More in the report.
ActionAid Urges Media to Amplify Youth Voices for Greater Civic Engagement
ActionAid The Gambia urged journalists and bloggers to take a leading role in amplifying youth voices and fostering greater civic engagement during a three-day training in Jarra Soma. More in the report.
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