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 Daburre's sixth attempt at the presidency after five
00:29previous unsuccessful 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. Daburre has described this
00:44as his final bid for the presidency, promising to tackle corruption, revive the economy and address
00:50the growing 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
01:00applications have been approved by November 16th.
