The long arm of justice for murdered Gambian journalist
In a historic decision, a German court convicted a former member of Gambia’s hit squad for his role in the murder of journalist Deyda Hydara.
Gambian journalist Bakary Mankajang detained
A routine call from the police culminates in the arbitrary arrest of Bakary Mankajang, the founder of ‘Mankajang Daily’.
GPU and RSF hold workshop for media sector heads
The concept of the Journalism Trust Initiative was introduced to Gambian publishers and media managers with the purpose of promoting professionalism and quality journalism.
GPU analysis of Criminal Offences Bill highlights contentious clauses
The Gambia’s proposed Criminal Offences Bill contains sections on sedition, false publication and broadcasting that could have a chilling effect on the practice of journalism.
GPU says political parties need to ensure journalists’ safety at their events
In their IDEI 2022 message, the Gambia Press Union says The Gambian government’s failure to prosecute perpetrators of crimes against journalists has perpetuated a cycle of violence against the media.
Gambian journalist harassed by police
Gambian journalist Yusef Taylor facing continued harassment by the police over his investigation of a land dispute between government and a CSO.
The Gambia: President Barrow publicly threatens critic
The Media Foundation of West Africa and the Gambia Press Union worry about the consequences of President Adama Barrow’s televised threat against government critic Madi Jobarteh.
Attack on journalists by politicians on the rise in The Gambia
The Gambia Press Union called out opposition leader Ousainou Darboe for his verbal attack against radio journalist Pa Nderry Touray.
The Gambia’s transformative FoE journey
The Media Foundation for West Africa provides an analysis of the pre-election media and political landscape of The Gambia.
New Executive Secretary appointed to Gambia’s Media Council
The Media Council of The Gambia appoints Bai Emil Touray as the new executive secretary of the independent self-regulatory mechanism. Touray possesses a distinguished record of advocating for the rights and interests of journalists in The Gambia.
President Adama Barrow puts his seal of approval on ATI law
President Adama Barrow signs The Gambia Access to Information Bill into law, less than two months after the country’s National Assembly passes it.
Leveraging the digital space to combat human trafficking
Through its study of the role of the internet in human trafficking, the African Legal Think Tank on Women’s Rights realised it’s possible to use the same technology to curb the illegal practice.
Historic moment for Gambia as it adopts ATI law
Years of coordinated effort involving the government and CSOs such as the Gambia Press Union bears fruit as The Gambia passes Access to Information law.
Gambia Press Union takes ATI and media self-regulation on road tour
With the access to information bill before parliament, the Gambia Press Union engages citizens about the importance of ATI legislation and media self-regulation.