Editorial: IEC, NPP must treat these UDP allegations with seriousness

Many local and international observers may be currently biting their fingers and scratching their heads after coming to the realization that their characterization of the recent general election has been put into... Read more »

Editorial: Police and IEC owe explanation over reported gun assault on Election House

The police and IEC are apparently mute over reports of a gun attack on the Election House. Since the reports surfaced early this week, the elections management body and law enforcement have... Read more »

The IEC set April 9th for the National Assembly election

January 19, 2022 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), in the exercise of its mandate under section 96 of the Constitution of The Gambia and Section 40 of the Elections Act, wishes to... Read more »

IEC Chairperson Calls for Change of Voting System to Paper Ballots

By Yusef Taylor January 19, 2022 The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission has alerted National Assembly Members to approve a Bill which will add five Diaspora Constituencies and change the voting system from... Read more »

Opinion divided as to the credibility of “alkalo attestation” to obtain a Gambian voter´s card

By Ibrahima Jobarteh Gambians are divided over alkalo attestation that qualifies a person to obtain a Gambia voters card. Since the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) started the voters card registration exercise some... Read more »