Independent National Assembly Member Bakary K. Badjie declares bid for 2026 Gambian presidency, citing urgent need for transformative leadership to tackle corruption, unemployment, and insecurity, emphasizing unity and youth involvement in addressing national challenges.

Independent National Assembly Member Bakary K. Badjie announced his candidacy for the 2026 Gambian presidential election, focusing on combating corruption and addressing urgent national challenges, including unemployment and injustice, while calling for unity and transformative leadership to drive progress.

The Popular Front issued an open letter to Guinea Bissau citizens, denouncing President Embaló's dictatorial regime and urging patriotic resistance against constitutional violations, suppression of freedoms, corruption, and misrule, calling for democratic restoration and national unity.

This article is about the political situation in The Gambia, focusing on President Adama Barrow's intention to run for a third term. Critics argue that despite the constitution allowing unlimited terms, Barrow's decision contradicts his previous support for term limits and risks causing instability. The article also highlights the president's prioritization of his party's interests over those of the Gambian people, and the potential implications for the 2026 elections.

President Barrow, initially an independent candidate, is currently serving his second term in The Gambia, despite initially agreeing to serve for only three years. This year, as The Gambia turns 60, questions arise about whether Barrow will establish a two-term limit for future presidents or seek another term, potentially continuing a history of long-serving presidents in the country.

President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has expressed his readiness to engage in direct talks with Ousainou Darboe, the leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), amidst ongoing tensions between the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and the UDP. The President emphasized the importance of national interests over political rivalries and reiterated his support for constitutional reforms, including presidential term limits. The move signals a potential shift in political engagement as the country seeks a new constitution that balances democratic governance with executive authority.