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The Gambia's electoral commission announces 5 candidates for presidential poll

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Briefings

The Gambia's electoral commission confirmed five candidates for the upcoming presidential election, including incumbent Adama Barrow running for a third term despite initial promises not to seek re-election. It remains unclear if additional candidates are yet to be named.

Key points

• The Gambia's electoral commission confirmed five candidates for the upcoming presidential election.
• Incumbent Adama Barrow is running for a third term despite initially promising not to do so.

Context

This announcement occurs in November 2026, shortly after the previous election cycle, with the commission confirming specific candidates for the next month's poll.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify the number of additional candidates beyond the five confirmed, nor does it provide dates for the remaining candidates' selection process.

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