Dawda Baldeh
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Explainers
Why does display of LGBTQ+ banners provoke backlash in Gambia?
The internet in The Gambia is experiencing significant backlash following the display of banners promoting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals…
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Fact Check
False: WHO did not publish viral graphic of 7 habits that lead to brain stroke
Claim: A viral graphic on WhatsApp asserts that the WHO has released a list of seven habits that lead to…
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Sport
Drifting in Gambia and a police crackdown on drifters
Drifting, a global motorsport that involves spinning a fast-moving car to twist and turn, was quickly gaining traction in The…
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The Gambia
False: Viral video not Nuimi Hakalang Road in Gambia
Claim: Babucarr Bahoum, a Facebook user and a pro-government, posted a video of a road he claims was built by…
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The Gambia
An old video of police slapping an arrestee recirculated on social media
Claim: A Facebook page, What’s on Gambia, shared a CCTV video of a police officer slapping an arrestee recently. Verdict:…
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Explainers
Controversy over Auditor General appointment as Trade Minister and matters arising
Gambians are witnessing a wave of unfolding events following the appointment of Modou Ceesay, the Auditor General, as the new…
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The Gambia
UDP faces possible implosion ahead of 2026 elections
As the 2026 presidential election approaches, the United Democratic Party (UDP), one of The Gambia’s main opposition parties, grapples with…
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The Gambia
PURA backlash and the new data regulation
The Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) of The Gambia is facing significant public backlash after announcing a new data regulation…
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The Gambia
Understanding recent mass killings of hooded vultures in Gambia and a violation of wildlife laws
A tragedy is unfolding as The Gambia, a nation once a habitat for wildlife, is experiencing a significant number of…
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The Gambia
False! Brikama Area Council collected more than D80 million in annual revenue in previous years
Claim: Brikama Area Council Chairperson Yankuba Darboe has claimed that the council used to collect from D60 to D80 million…
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