At 78, Darboe Makes his Final bid to Lead The Gambia
Last update: November 11, 2026
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Imagine chasing the same dream for 30 years. That is Ousainou Darboe's story.
Darboe, 78, leader of the United Democratic Party, has just filed to run for president on 5 December. Thousands in yellow turned out to back him.
CBI News notes that this is his sixth attempt, and he says it is his last.
After decades under Yahya Jammeh's dictatorship, which ended in 2017, Gambians are still fighting for accountable leadership. Darboe promises to tackle corruption, revive the economy, and stop young people risking everything to reach Europe.
The Independent Electoral Commission will confirm candidates by 16 November.
Next steps: Watch who gets cleared, and whether his old rivalry with President Adama Barrow, his former ally since their 2019 fallout, reshapes the race.
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Written by Babatimilehin kayode
Posted by Babatimilehin kayode · Last updated: November 11, 2026
