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15/12/2025

UDP party Leader Lawyer Ousainu Darboe recieved a warm welcome in Jarra Soma ahead of his Mega rally

15/12/2025

“Over My Dead Body Will I Accept the Charges,” Amie Bojang Tells Court

The High Court of The Gambia on Monday, 15 December 2025, before Justice Jaiteh, continued hearing the case involving Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, who is charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder.

During the proceedings, defence counsel A.M. Sillah asked Amie Bojang whether she accepted the charge that she helped Ousainou Bojang escape after the shooting. In response, the accused stated that she would accept the charge “over her dead body.”

Testifying before the court, Amie Bojang said a man identified as Gibba brought Ousainou Bojang to where she was seated. She stated that while she could not recall his full name, she had seen him several times in the courtroom. She testified that she told her brother she did not understand the charges against them, to which Ousainou allegedly responded that he was also confused.

According to her testimony, the same individual, Gibba, allegedly attempted to persuade Ousainou Bojang to admit to killing the two police officers and to dispose of the firearm by throwing it into a river. She said she rejected the suggestion, stating that her brother was too young to be implicated in such a crime and that she had children to care for. She further testified that Ousainou told her he had been pressured to accept the charges but had refused.

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The High Court of The Gambia on Monday, 15 December 2025, before Justice Jaiteh, continued hearing the case involving Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, who are accused of shooting and killing two police officers at the Sukuta Traffic Light on 12 September 2025. During the proceedings, def...

15/12/2025

MC Cham Jr Claims Mamadi Kurang’s Position Reflects Inconsistency in Political Engagement

MC Cham Jr has responded to remarks by Mamadi Kurang, who stated that he would not have joined the United Democratic Party (UDP) if Talib had been selected as the party’s flag bearer.

According to Cham Jr, Kurang’s statement suggests that his political decisions are influenced by personal considerations rather than party ideology, institutional loyalty, or national policy positions. Cham Jr claimed that this raises questions about Kurang’s consistency and credibility in political engagement.

Cham Jr further claimed that although Kurang has publicly stated that his involvement in politics is motivated by national interest, his public commentary has focused largely on criticism of the Kanifing Municipal Council Lord Mayor and members of the Bensouda family, rather than on policy or governance issues.

Referring to the Kanifing Municipal Council mayoral election, Cham Jr claimed that Kurang’s political party did not field a candidate in the race. He further claimed that despite this, Kuramb publicly endorsed the National People’s Party (NPP) candidate, Bakary Badjie, who later lost the election.

According to Cham Jr, this endorsement reflects what he described as a broader pattern in which candidates supported by Kurang have failed to win elections. He claimed that this pattern indicates limited political influence.

Cham Jr also claimed that political credibility is built through consistency, clarity, and adherence to principles over time. He asserted that Kurang’s political record shows frequent changes in position rather than sustained commitment to defined values.

He concluded by claiming that public trust in political figures is determined by actions and outcomes, not statements, and that political relevance depends on consistency and credibility.

15/12/2025

IMF Approves $38.15 Million Disbursement to The Gambia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of $38.15 million to The Gambia following the completion of the Fourth Review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and the First Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement.

The approval allows for the immediate release of SDR12.44 million (approximately $17 million) under the ECF arrangement and SDR15.54 million (about $21.24 million) under the RSF arrangement. With this latest release, total disbursements under the ECF arrangement amount to SDR49.75 million (around $68 million).

According to the IMF, The Gambia’s economy is projected to grow by 6 percent in 2025, supported by activity in the agriculture, construction, and tourism sectors. Headline inflation declined to 7 percent by the end of October 2025.

The IMF noted progress in the implementation of economic reforms, despite ongoing fiscal challenges. Authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to increasing domestic revenue and advancing fiscal consolidation to maintain debt sustainability.

The government plans to prioritise social and infrastructure spending as part of its development agenda. The RSF arrangement is intended to support The Gambia’s climate-related policies and strengthen economic resilience to climate shocks.

15/12/2025

“If Talib Is the Flag Bearer of the UDP, I Will Not Join the Party” – Mamadi Kurang

Mamadi Kurang, speaking during a recent political talk show on Eye Africa TV, said he would not join the United Democratic Party (UDP) if Talib Ahmed Bensouda is elected as the party’s flag bearer. According to Kurang, this position is rooted in his fundamental rights to freedom of expression and association as enshrined in the Constitution.

While questioning Talib’s leadership qualities, Kurang also criticised the Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) over alleged corruption practices highlighted during the Local Government Commission of Inquiry.

“If Talib is the flag bearer of the UDP, I will not endorse or join the party. That is why I am saying it here. I have every right, as a citizen, to say who I want to lead this country,” Kurang said. He added, “If you are 32 or 42 years old and have many questions to answer regarding corruption, I will not compare you to someone who is 50 or 60 years old, has been in the system, and has very few questions to answer.”

Kurang maintained that his remarks were not personal. However, he said accusing Talib of allegedly hiring what he described as “fake Facebook accounts” to insult people would be considered personal.

“I did not know Talib before politics. I see him in politics and I criticise him. He can be my friend—no problem. I do not hold grudges. But if you are criticised and then hire all kinds of fake Facebook accounts to insult people, you are taking it personally. If you hire MC Cham to throw jabs at people, you are taking it personally. Nothing is personal with Mamadi,” he said.

He further warned that if Talib and his team cannot tolerate criticism, it would be better for them to step aside.

“Gambians have to look at these things maturely. If Team Talib takes criticism personally, they will be in trouble because we will continue to challenge him. And if he cannot take criticism from people like Momodou Sabally, then he should get out of the kitchen,” Kurang stressed.

15/12/2025

Police Witness Testifies Protest Site Was a Public Place in Unlawful Assembly Case

The trial of three youths;Kemo Fatty, Omar Camara, also known as Saibo, and Alieu Bah continued on Monday at the Kanifing Magistrate Court, where they are charged with unlawful assembly.

The alleged offence is said to have occurred on 15 September 2025 at the premises of the National Audit Office in Kanifing.

During the proceedings, the court heard testimony from Prosecution Witness Two (PW2), Commanding Officer Mo Lamin Korta of the Kairaba Police Station. Officer Korta told the court that on the day of the incident, he engaged Superintendent Dawda Jallow, who was the senior officer on duty at the scene, to inquire whether the group had been instructed to disperse.

According to PW2, Superintendent Jallow informed him that the group had been ordered to disperse. Korta said Alieu Bah allegedly refused to comply with the order, stating that they had a right to remain at the premises. PW2 testified that the refusal led to Bah’s arrest, which was carried out by officers from the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) and officers on general duties.

Under cross-examination by defence counsel LS Camara, PW2 was asked to estimate the number of people present at the scene. Korta said there were about 20 individuals, adding that only Alieu Bah allegedly refused to obey the dispersal order.

Counsel Camara also asked whether the National Audit Office premises constituted a public place. PW2 responded that it was a public place.

The case, presided over by Principal Magistrate Sallah Mbye, was adjourned to 21 January 2026 for continuation.

15/12/2025

The UDP leader criticised the cost of the recently concluded "Meet the People’s" tour.

15/12/2025

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe has criticised the economic policies of President Adama Barrow’s government, linking them to the rising cost of living and warning of further price increases if the current administration is returned to power.

Speaking at a political gathering in Bansang, Darboe recalled his 1996 campaign warning that the price of a bag of rice could rise to D400, a claim he said was dismissed at the time. He noted that a bag of rice now sells for about D2,250 and warned that the price could increase to D3,000 if President Barrow is re-elected.

Darboe also said the Barrow administration is not well positioned to address corruption, arguing that mismanagement of public funds has contributed to economic difficulties. He stated that every dalasi lost through mismanagement represents a significant loss to the country.

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United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe has criticised the economic policies of President Adama Barrow’s government, linking them to the rising cost of living and warning of further price increases if the current administration is returned to power. Speaking at a political gathering i...

15/12/2025

Dead Body Discovered in Tallen Fula Village; Police Investigate Suspected Murder

Police in Kerewan have opened an investigation into a suspected murder following the discovery of the dead body of a 56-year-old male farmer in Tallen Fula Village, Lower Badibu District, Upper North Bank Region.

According to police, a report was received at the Kerewan Police Station on Friday, December 12, 2025, at about 07:50 hours, that a man had been found lying on a street in the village during the early hours of the morning. Police officers, accompanied by health officials, responded to the scene and transported the dead body to Farafenni General Hospital.

A team led by the Divisional Crime Officer, with support from the Crime Scene Investigation Unit, later visited the village to reconstruct the scene and gather preliminary information. The body was subsequently transferred to the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul for a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death.

Police confirmed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case and are currently in custody assisting with investigations.

Preliminary investigations indicate that an altercation allegedly occurred between the deceased and one of the suspects, during which the deceased was reportedly struck with an object believed to be a stick. Police said the deceased later collapsed a short distance away, where he was found the following morning.

14/12/2025

Kemo Slams Barrow's Third Term Bid and Commits to Oppose It With PAC's Coalition Agenda

14/12/2025

“Whether they vote for the UDP or not, the UDP will triumph in 2026,” says Ebrima Sory Bah

Ebrima Sory Bah, commander of Operation UDP “Lafar”, a group focused on mobilising supporters particularly new members from other political parties for the United Democratic Party (UDP), has stated that the group has been active for the past two years in recruiting new members into the party.

Mr Bah, a former councillor and founding member of the National People’s Party (NPP), resigned from the party and later joined the UDP.

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Ebrima Sory Bah, commander of Operation UDP “Lafar”, a group focused on mobilising supporters particularly new members from other political parties for the United Democratic Party (UDP), has stated that the group has been active for the past two years in recruiting new members into the party. Mr...

14/12/2025

Brikama Area Council Chairman Yankuba Darboe Speaks in Basse on the Alleged Sale of Mile 2 Prison

Brikama Area Council Chairman Yankuba Darboe, during a speech in Basse, spoke for the first time on the alleged sale of Mile 2 Prison to the Gambia Ports Authority.

“Now we are all aware that the Senegambia Bridge, Gambia Ports Authority, Gamcell, Mega Bank, and Mile 2 Prison have all been sold. President Barrow’s next step is to sell Basse as well,” Chairman Darboe said while addressing the crowd in Basse.

The chairman stressed that the sale of these institutions has caused problems for the country’s youth, noting that some young people who were employed in these institutions would now become unemployed.

Chairman Darboe further stated that the Barrow government spent D53 million on the recently concluded “Meet the People Tour” and urged the people of Basse to ask the President why that amount was not reduced and redirected toward the development of the country.

He also said that the use of D53 million on the “Meet the People Tour” was not impactful, arguing that key national issues such as the low value of the dalasi, the high cost of living, the rising price of cement, and the failure to increase groundnut prices for farmers were not addressed by the President.

The chairman attributed the cement shortage to government policy, stating that dealers who import cement from Senegal can no longer bring it into the country due to high taxes imposed by the government.

“The suffering is what the President likes to see, because President Barrow will tell people that he has constructed many roads, but the people he is telling this to cannot afford a better standard of living. How can you build roads for people when they do not have enough food to eat? If the President had used that huge amount of money to invest in rice cultivation, The Gambia would have stopped importing rice from foreign countries,” Chairman Darboe told the people of Basse.

“We took over the Brikama Area Council when it was on the verge of collapse. We stepped in and made Brikama Area Council one of the best, and I hope the people of Basse can do the same by electing a United Democratic Party government,” Yankuba Darboe stated.

In conclusion, he urged the people of Basse not to vote for smaller political parties, which he said would not be able to bring change, but instead to vote for a political party that he believes can effect change—the United Democratic Party.