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Gambian coalition pledges new constitution and two presidential terms

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Gambia’s Coalition 2026 is pledging a new constitution, a two-term limit for presidents and several governance reforms if it wins the December 2026 presidential election. Its 66-point manifesto provides for a constitutional referendum within six months of taking power, according to Kerr Fatou.

The Gambian coalition Coalition 2026 is pledging a new constitution and a two-term limit for presidents if it wins the December 2026 presidential election. The commitments are set out in its 66-point manifesto, presented on Thursday at the Atlantic Hotel in Banjul, according to Kerr Fatou.

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