By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Kerr Fatou
The Gambia Labour Party has joined the alliance led by the National Democratic Party, which now comprises four parties ahead of the 5 December presidential election. The coalition is led by candidate Kebba Madi Bojang and aims to unite the opposition, Kerr Fatou reports.
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Coalition 2026 candidate in Gambia's presidential election, has promised governance, constitutional and security reforms. At a rally in Basori, he said his alliance would defeat President Adama Barrow in the 5 December election, Kerr Fatou reports.
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The alliance led by Gambia’s United Democratic Party has presented a joint manifesto promising inclusive, transparent and democratic government. Bolong Sonko, Chief of Staff of Gambia For All, says partner parties jointly developed their priorities and legislative programme, according to Kerr Fatou.
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Ousainou Darboe, leader of Gambia’s United Democratic Party and candidate for the Gambia First coalition, unveiled a programme promising a single five-year presidential term if elected. He also pledged to cut his salary by 20% and reduce the Presidency’s budget in his first 100 days, according to Kerr Fatou.
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Gambian National Unity Party leader Lamin J. Darboe says the Team Gambia coalition has pledged to limit its candidate’s term to five years if he wins the 5 December presidential election. He also says the alliance wants to draft a new Constitution before the end of the term, capping the presidency at two terms, according to Gambiana.
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Barrow's party women contribute 2.5 million dalasisWomen from Gambia's ruling party handed Adama Barrow 2.5 million dalasis to fund his candidacy in the 5 December presidential election, more than twice the required fee. The president hailed a historic contribution and renewed his promise to pay 50 million dalasis into the women's fund after the election.
Guinean army reaffirms loyalty to Mamadi DoumbouyaThe Guinean army reaffirmed its loyalty to President Mamadi Doumbouya during celebrations marking the 68th anniversary of its creation in Conakry. The chief of staff renewed the commitment on behalf of senior military officials, while the deputy defence minister called for reforms to continue, according to the Presidency’s Directorate of Communication and Information.The week in Africa
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