00:02The race for Gambia's presidency is heating up as opposition leader Usanu Dabur officially
00:09files his candidacy for the December 5th election. The 78-year-old leader of the United Democratic
00:16Party submitted his nomination papers on Monday, backed by thousands of supporters dressed in the
00:23Party's signature yellow. This marks Dabur's sixth attempt at the presidency after five previous
00:30unsuccessful bids. Once a political ally of incumbent President Adama Boro, the two fell
00:36out in 2019, setting the stage for a renewed political rivalry. Dabur has described this as
00:44his final bid for the presidency, promising to tackle corruption, revive the economy and address the
00:50growing youth exodus to Europe. Meanwhile, the Independent Electoral Commission says it remains
00:55on track with the electoral calendar, with candidates expected to learn whether their applications have
01:01been approved by November 16th.
