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1. Gambia opposition leader Ousainou Darboe enters presidential race

   Africanews 2026-11-11 09:25

   The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.

2. Ousainou Darboe enters Gambian 2026 Presidential race

   Africanews 2026-11-10 16:30

   The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up, as opposition leader Ousainou Darboe officially files his candidacy for the December 5 election.

3. Gambia: Electoral Commission Says 12 Presidential Aspirants Submit Papers As Six Withdraw

   AllAfrica 2026-11-10 15:59

   [Foroyaa] Twelve of 18 presidential aspirants submitted nomination papers by Monday, November 9, while six withdrew from the process, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says.