Mariam Sankanu
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All you need to know about Gambian journalists’ prosecution over “Defamatory” story against Barrow
For the past weeks, the case of two Gambian journalists has been making headlines over a legal battle with the…
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Fact Check
False! The TransGambia Corridor is not part of Senegal.
Claim: “The President of the Senegal Transport Union, Gora Khouma, in an interview, has said that the Senegambia Bridge, also…
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Understanding the Senegal-Gambia Border Crisis over the E-Tracking System
Full Text There has been tension between the Senegal Transport Union and Gambian authorities at the Senegambia Bridge also known…
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Land grabbing in The Gambia and Barrow’s “Death Threats” against Opposition Leader
Background Disagreement over land ownership has led to a conflict between the president of The Gambia and the main opposition,…
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Does Senegal plan on stopping its electricity supply to The Gambia?
The Gambia has experienced a surge in power cuts over the last couple of weeks, causing people to enjoy only…
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Examining controversy over D2.5 million vehicle acquisition for The Gambian lawmakers
In July 2023, Toyota Landcruiser Prados were procured for members of The Gambia’s National Assembly. The vehicles reportedly cost D2.5…
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Analysing claims EU bribed The Gambia government to deport migrants from Europe
Since 2019, heated debates have been around the mass deportation of Gambian migrants from Europe. Some had accused the Gambia…
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The OIC Conference: Can The Gambia host it, or will it be postponed again?
The chances of The Gambia successfully hosting one of the biggest international events – Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit, 2023–…
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Explainer: How drifting is rapidly becoming a menace in The Gambian society
Stunt driving in public spaces has become rampant in The Gambia, predominantly amongst high school-age teenagers. Over the past few…
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Is media freedom under threat?
In a recent article by The Standard Newspaper, Lamin Queen Jammeh, The Gambia’s Information Minister, stated that the media is…
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