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Human Rights Advocate Urges Gambian Information Minister to Prioritize Media Policy Over Content…
Madi Jobarteh, Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice
By Makutu Manneh
A prominent human rights defender, Madi Jobarteh, has called on The Gambia’s Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila…
Investigative Journalist Rejects Government Media Licensing Plan, Citing Role of Press in Gambia’s…
Mustapha K. Darboe, The Republic
By Makutu Manneh
Mustapha K. Darboe, an investigative journalist with The Republic, has rejected a government proposal to introduce mandatory registration and licensing for journalists, warning that…
UDP Holds 2026 Solo Sandeng Memorial Symposium and Lecture
By Fatou Sillah
The United Democratic Party on Tuesday convened the Solo Sandeng Memorial Symposium Lecture 2026 in remembrance of the late Ebrima Solo Sandeng, drawing senior party officials, human rights advocates, members of his…
Reparations Commission Resumes Medical Board Services for Victims
By Staff Writer
The Reparations Commission has announced the resumption of operations of its Medical Board, marking a renewed effort to address the health needs of victims of past human rights violations.
In a…
“A Sacrifice Unfulfilled”: Solo Sandeng’s Son Denounces ‘Moral Failures’ in Gambia’s Electoral…
Muhammed Sandeng
By Seedy Jobe
Muhammed Sandeng, the son of the late Ebrima Solo Sandeng, said on Tuesday that The Gambia has yet to realize the electoral reforms his father died demanding, describing current laws as “absolute moral…
Justice and Electoral Reform Take Center Stage as UDP Leads Memorial Procession for Solo Sandeng
The party leader and others during the procession
By Seedy Jobe
The United Democratic Party on Tuesday led a memorial procession honoring Ebrima Solo Sandeng, commemorating his role in The Gambia’s pro-democracy struggle under…
Marr Nyang Says Village Heads and Their Families Have Political Rights, Calls Stamp Seizure ‘Voter…
Marr Nyang, Founder, Gambia Participates
By Seedy Jobe
Marr Nyang, the founder of Gambia Participates, said Monday that Alikalolu, along with their family members, are entitled to associate with any political party, arguing that…
Gambia Appoints British Lawyer as Special Prosecutor to Investigate Jammeh-Era Crimes
Martin Hackett. photo credit: Lincoln House Chambers
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia has appointed British lawyer Martin Hackett as its special prosecutor to lead investigations into alleged crimes committed during the 22-year presidency…
“A Muzzle on the Press”: Gambian Media Leader Condemns New Government Regulations
Modou S. Joof, Secretary General, Gambia Press Union,
By Fatou Sillah
The secretary general of the Gambia Press Union, Modou S. Joof, has raised alarm over a set of new government media policies, warning that they…
Gambia Press Union Secretary General Says Government Is Leading Source of Misinformation
Modou S Joof, Secretary General of the Gambia Press Union
By Fatou Sillah
The secretary general of the Gambia Press Union, Modou S. Joof, sharply criticized the government’s approach to combating misinformation,…