Kanifing Mayor Talib Bensouda’s launch of the United Change Movement challenges Gambia’s political status quo ahead of the 2026 presidential election, focusing on youth empowerment, unity, and reforms for a prosperous future.
Eleven Kanifing Municipal Council councillors, including prominent figures like Hon. Famara Fofana, resigned from the UDP on October 6, 2025, pledging continued service to Kanifing residents despite their departure.
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The Gambia Police Force’s Anti-Crime Unit tackled assaults, suspicious possessions, and thefts in Kombo on October 5, 2025, arresting suspects and recovering stolen goods to bolster community security.
Former Auditor General Modou Ceesay challenges his dismissal in Gambia’s Supreme Court, alleging constitutional violations by the Attorney General and Inspector General of Police in a case filed on October 3, 2025.
The African Development Bank and Niger signed a $144.7M deal to boost energy access, private sector growth, and social inclusion through the PAGSEC program, aiming for 30% electricity access and 240 MW of solar power by 2030.
