Talib Ahmed Bensouda
GambiapoliticianMale8.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Lord Mayor of Kanifing Municipality Council, was present at the final, highlighting the importance of community engagement in sports.
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Talib Ahmed Bensouda has emerged as the flagbearer for the coalition 2026 presidential election.
Talib Ahmed Bensouda emerges flagbearer of coalition 2026Gambia· 2026-08-10Mayor Bensouda inaugurated a newly constructed fish sellers’shed at the Serrekunda Market.
Mayor Bensouda launches GMD416,590 modern fish shed at Serrekunda marketGambia· 2026-08-07
Talib Ahmed Bensouda described the occasion as a declaration that two political parties can come together.
Tina Faal joins UNITE amid strategic alliance with NUP ahead of Dec. pollsGambia· 2026-08-06
Mr Talib Ahmed Bensouda made the statement while at the compost plant in the Bakau Women’s Garden.
Bensouda names food security among Gambia’s biggest problemsGambia· 2026-08-05Talib Bensouda represents change for the majority of Gambians and has captured the imagination of many citizens looking for a new generation of leadership.
The wind of change is blowing: Why Talib Bensouda has become President Barrow's main challengerGambia· 2026-07-27
Mr Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the leader of the UNITE party, stated that repeated attacks questioning his ethnicity and family roots will not prevent him from pursuing his political ambitions.
Les attaques et critiques à caractère ethnique ne sauront m’empêcher de poursuivre mes ambitions, déclare Mr BensoudaGambia· 2026-07-17Mayor Bensouda formed the Unite Movement for Change (UMC) after breaking away from the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP).
Unofficial: IEC registers UNITE as political partyGambia· 2026-06-26
Talib Ahmed Bensouda stands out as a young, ambitious, and popular figure in the UDP.
The UDP, a party at the crossroads and how not to pass the batonGambia· 2026-06-19
The controversy followed an NPP statement rejecting claims that its Secretary General and Party Leader had offered Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda the positions of Vice President and Minister for Trade.
Dr Ceesay fires back at critics over NPP post on Ministry’s pageGambia· 2026-02-25
Talib Ahmed Bensouda welcomed the news and expressed pride in KMC being selected among the 24 city governments.
Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge Winners: KMC set to receive $1M grantsGambia· 2026-02-25
Mr. Talib Ahmed Bensouda is mentioned in the context of alleged negotiations with the NPP that the party denies.
NPP refutes claims of negotiations or job offers to KMC MayorGambia· 2026-02-23Mr. Talib Ahmed Bensouda is the Co Founder and Interim Leader of the Unite Movement for Change.
COP issues statement on Gambia's return to constitutional ruleGambia· 2026-01-16
Mr Talib Ahmed Bensouda has accused the government of orchestrating a political campaign to hinder his political rise.
La Commission d’Enquête sur les Administrations Locales est une « arme politique » contre sa candidature à l’élection présidentielle de 2026, selon Mr Talib BensoudaGambia· 2025-11-19
Talib Ahmed Bensouda committed himself to fully sponsor the maiden Kanifing Municipality zonal championship.
SK East host Bakau in KM Zonal tournament tomorrowGambia· 2025-11-05Talib Ahmed Bensouda formed a new political movement called Unite Movement for Change, which aims to bring about a fresh alternative in Gambian politics.
My departure was not driven by personal ambition or opportunism - BensoudaGambia· 2025-11-03Mr Bensouda is launching a political movement aimed at transforming the political landscape of Gambia.
Bensouda lorgne la présidence, dévoile sa vision pour une nouvelle GambieGambia· 2025-10-06Mr Bensouda is the Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and has expressed concerns about the financial losses faced by his municipality due to government budget allocations.
Mr Bensouda déplore l’allocation générale annuelle de 4 millions de dalasis aux conseils municipaux, déclare que le Conseil Municipal de Kanifing a ‘ subi d’énormes pertes financières’Gambia· 2025-09-26Talib Ahmed Bensouda is the Mayor of Kanifing who announced the funding for backway returnees.
KMC secures D33M fund to support ‘backway’ returneesGambia· 2025-09-26
Talib Ahmed Bensouda is the mayor of the Municipality of Kanifing and testified about budgetary decisions and allegations of corruption.
Mr Bensouda, le maire de la Municipalité de Kanifing, interrogé sur la légitimité des décisions du Conseil et sur le contentieux avec la Présidente Directrice Générale (PDG)Gambia· 2025-09-18
Talib Ahmed Bensouda is described as a dedicated and visionary son of The Gambia who faced wrongful treatment within the UDP.
UDP faces major blow as several senior officials resignGambia· 2025-09-15
Mr Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, has withdrawn his candidacy to represent the United Democratic Party (UDP).
Mr Bensouda se retire de la course pour représenter le Parti Démocratique Uni (UDP), Mr Darboe appelle au respect et à la courtoisieGambia· 2025-09-09
Talib Ahmed Bensouda is running for the presidential nomination of the United Democratic Party (UDP) for the 2026 elections.
Talib Bensouda se lance dans la course pour l’investiture de l’UDPGambia· 2025-09-04
Talib Ahmed Bensouda will open the interview session at 10:30 a.m.
Today: UDP conducts flagbearer interviews for 11 aspirantsGambia· 2025-09-04
Talib Ahmed Bensouda is the Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor and features in the contest for the UDP flagbearer position.
More candidates join UDP flagbearer raceGambia· 2025-09-03
Talib Bensouda is a rising political star in Gambia, having made history as the youngest mayor in the country's history and now seeking the UDP flagbearer position.
Talib Bensouda enters race for UDP flagbearerGambia· 2025-09-02Talib Ahmed Bensouda is the mayor of Kanifing and defended his role during a financial oversight inquiry.
Le Conseil Municipal de Kanifing objet d'un contrôle financier, le maire Talib Ahmed Bensouda défend son rôle.Gambia· 2025-08-27
Talib Ahmed Bensouda is the Mayor of Kanifing Municipality.
UDP holds 2nd Diaspora Convention in Seattle ahead of 2026 electionsGambia· 2025-08-04
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda attended the school’s 2023 graduation ceremony and noticed the need for a school hall.
KMC announces building of biggest school hall in GambiaGambia· 2025-07-23Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of the Kanifing Municipal Council expressed his enthusiasm about the program’s impact on youth.
UN deputy’s visit boosts Gambian youth skills acquisition driveGambia· 2025-07-09
Talib Ahmed Bensouda officially inaugurated a newly constructed market and cold storage facility in Bakau.
Le Conseil Municipal de Kanifing (KMC) lance un projet de centre polyvalent de 10 millions de dalasisGambia· 2025-06-16