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Bubacarr Bob Keita urges Presi...
Bubacarr Bob Keita publicly called on President Adama Barrow to forgo a third term.
Darboe Threatens to Sue Over P...
He claimed that his party made no statement at the time, while the government allegedly portrayed the UDP as a terrorist group linked to the killings. According to him, this narrative was intended to justify labeling the party as violent and potentially illegal. He also stated that he was personally accused of involvement in the murder and may pursue legal action over what he described as defamatory claims.
UNITE Movement for Change call...
The UNITED Movement for Change has sharply criticized the government’s proposed Communications Bill 2026, warning it poses a serious threat to press freedom. The group alleges the measures are designed to tighten state control over journalists, content creators, and online speech ahead of the December presidential election. It has called on the National Assembly to reject the bill and uphold media independence, pledging solidarity with the Gambia Press Union.