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Barrow Refutes Claims About Son’s Political Ambitions, Rebukes Essa Faal’s Donkey Cart Rhetoric

Gambiaj.com – (Jarra Soma, Lower River Region) – Gambian President Adama Barrow has categorically denied rumors suggesting he is grooming his son, Baba Barrow, for the presidency. Speaking at the National People’s Party (NPP) congress in Jarra Soma on Sunday, Barrow dismissed claims that he harbors dynastic ambitions, emphasizing his family’s detachment from political aspirations.

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APRC Eyes Unity and Women’s Leadership as Cornerstones for 2026 Elections

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to unity and women’s leadership as the party prepares for its mandatory biannual congress scheduled for this Saturday. Senior party officials emphasized the pivotal role of women and grassroots mobilization in shaping the party’s future ahead of the 2026 national elections.

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Essa Faal Threatens Legal Action Over Diaspora Voting Rights

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The leader of the All People’s Party-Sobeya (APP-Sobeya), Essa Faal, has vowed to take legal action against the Gambian government to ensure that citizens living abroad can exercise their constitutional right to vote. Speaking as a guest on Sheikh Ahmad Ceesay’s popular TikTok podcast, Faal passionately argued that denying diaspora Gambians the right to vote violates their fundamental rights and undermines the democratic process.

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Marr Nyang to Lawmakers and Draft Constitution Critics: ‘Prioritize Public Interest’.

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Prominent human rights advocate Marr Nyang has sparked a heated debate over the future of The Gambia’s 2024 Draft Constitution, challenging political figures and activists opposed to its passage. Nyang, who has long championed constitutional reform and accountability, took to social media to address critics, including United Democratic Party (UDP) Member of Parliament Madi Ceesay.

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Turkey Boosts Gambia Armed Forces With 17 Cobra Armored Vehicles

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of Türkiye has delivered 17 Cobra I armored personnel carriers to The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) as part of a Military Financial Cooperation Agreement between the two nations. This significant contribution comes as an addition to Türkiye’s longstanding support to The Gambia’s defense capabilities and military readiness.

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Halifa Sallah Calls for National Debate on The Gambia’s 2024 Constitution Bill

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Hon. Halifa Sallah, National Assembly member and leader of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has called for a robust national debate on the 2024 Constitution Bill currently under deliberation in the National Assembly. Speaking at a press conference, Hon. Sallah underscored the importance of collective engagement in shaping The Gambia’s supreme law to reflect the aspirations of its citizens.

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Gambian Soldier Shines as Best Allied Student in Nigerian Leadership Course

Gambiaj.com – (Fajara, The Gambia) – Warrant Officer Class Two (WOII) Badjie Haruna of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has returned to The Gambia after excelling in a rigorous five-month Leadership and Management Course at the Warrant Officers’ Academy of the Nigerian Army in Jaji, Kaduna. Notably, WOII Badjie was awarded the Best Allied/Foreign Student accolade, distinguishing himself among peers from various nations.

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