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Prince Sanyang pulls out of IEC nomination over missing voter registration record

Gambia News12 November 2026

Prince Sanyang Pulls Out Of IEC Nomination Over Missing Voter Registration Record

Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, an independent presidential aspirant, has declined to submit his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) after the commission failed to trace his voter registration record. Sanyang was scheduled to appear before the IEC  yesterday, 11th November, at 2:30pm to submit his nomination documents ahead of the 5th December  presidential election. […]

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Prince Sanyang pulls out of IEC nomination over missing voter registration record

Gambia News12 November 2026

Prince Sanyang Pulls Out Of IEC Nomination Over Missing Voter Registration Record

Prince Ebrahim Sanyang, an independent presidential aspirant, has declined to submit his nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) after the commission failed to trace his voter registration record. Sanyang was scheduled to appear before the IEC  yesterday, 11th November, at 2:30pm to submit his nomination documents ahead of the 5th December  presidential election. […]

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SCORPIONS SEEK STING IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE TONIGHT
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The Gambia will be looking to maintain her perfect starts to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when The Gallant Scorpions meet The Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on this evening. Both teams have collected six points from their opening two Group C matches, and tonight’s encounter […]

The Gambia’s electoral evolution: from administrative control to institutional independence
Opinions12 November 2026

The Gambia’s Electoral Evolution: From Administrative Control To Institutional Independence

There are moments in the democratic history of a nation when it becomes necessary to pause, reflect and acknowledge how far its institutions have travelled. The Gambia’s electoral journey is one such story. It is a journey characterised by political transformation, institutional restructuring, lessons from the past and a gradual strengthening of the mechanisms through […]

Ndeye Anta Kebé: On the legacy of the legendary Ndiouga Kebé and ties to Gambia
Bantaba7 August 2026

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Babacar Kébé, known as Ndiouga or El Hadji Babacar Kébé, was a titan in the Senegalese business world. He was born in 1914 in Kebé Ndeuth in the Louga region and died on 13th March, 1984 in Dakar, and buried in Touba Mbacké. He was reputed to be among the richest men in Senegal during […]

[LJ] [DARBO] [GIVES] [UP] [BRITISH] [CITIZENSHIP], [RESIGNS] [FROM] [NUP] [TO] [LEAD] [TEAM] [GAMBIA] [COALITION]
Gambia News12 November 2026

LJ DARBO GIVES UP BRITISH CITIZENSHIP, RESIGNS FROM NUP TO LEAD TEAM GAMBIA COALITION

Prominent lawyer turned politician Lamin J Darbo has cleared speculations surrounding his dual citizenship which would have prevented him from contesting the December elections stating unequivocally that he is no longer a citizen of the United Kingdom. The Constitution of The Gambia forbids Gambians with dual or multiple nationalities from serving as president, minister or […]

Gibba says if elected, Jammeh will be given platform to respond to TRRC findings
Gambia News12 November 2026

Gibba Says If Elected, Jammeh Will Be Given Platform To Respond To TRRC Findings

Almamy Gibba, flag-bearer of the No-To-Alliance movement, has vowed to give former president Yahya Jammeh an opportunity to respond to allegations against him, saying all victims of human rights violations must also be given a platform to tell their stories. Gibba made the remarks yesterday after successfully submitting his nomination documents to the Independent Electoral […]

IEC to announce approved presidential candidates today
Gambia News12 November 2026

IEC To Announce Approved Presidential Candidates Today

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is expected to announce the final list of approved candidates for the 5th December, 2026 presidential election today at 3pm, after the completion of the processing and verification of nomination papers submitted by aspiring candidates. Chairman Joseph Colley said the commission received 18 submissions for nomination out of the 27 […]