The Gambia
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Misleading: Diaspora does not contribute $1bn in annual remittances to Gambia’s economy
Claim: Nenneh Cheyassin Secka, a philanthropist and politician, claimed that the diaspora contributes between $750 million and $1 billion into…
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False! Viral audio of former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh is not AI-generated
Claim: Lt. Landing Sanneh, a former State Guard Commander, asserted that the viral audios of former President Yahya Jammeh were…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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