Senegal’s electoral reform reopens debate over law, eligibility, democratic fairness
Senegal’s National Assembly has adopted changes to the electoral code that could reopen a path for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko...
Local Politics
Banjul Mayor urges stronger legislative focus on local government reform
Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick-Lowe has issued a reflective public commentary calling for deeper legislative seriousness in The Gambia, arguing that...
Banjul Mayor challenges IEC over “selective enforcement” on political movements
Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick-Lowe has publicly challenged the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) over what she describes as inconsistent treatment of...
Gambia: National Assembly opens strategic retreat to strengthen legislative reform
The National Assembly Authority of The Gambia has launched a high-level three-day retreat aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity, professionalism,...
Grand-Yoff Basketball Coach Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor, Investigation Ongoing
Police in Grand-Yoff have detained a local basketball coach following allegations of sexual assault involving an 11-year-old girl, authorities confirmed....
Mayor Lowe condemns IEC’s Christmas-week nomination schedule
Mayor of Banjul and President of REFELA Africa, Rohey Malick Lowe, has sharply criticized the Independent Election Commission (IEC) over...
Mai Fatty to join NPP Grand Alliance ahead of the 2026 presidential election
Mai Fatty, leader of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), has announced his decision to join the National People's Party (NPP)...
