The Gambia
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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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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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President Barrow’s comment on “selling The Gambia” taken out of context
Claim: TikTok user Marwan Leigh shared a video claiming President Adama Barrow said he would sell the Gambia. Verdict: False!…
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False! UN didn’t report a global shortage of men
Claim: UN data indicates a global shortage of men, projecting 5.6 billion women and 2.2 billion men by 2025. Verdict:…
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8 Years in Exile: Former President Jammeh maintains influence in Gambian politics
While still in exile, eight years after his 22 years of iron-fisted rule over The Gambia, former President Yahya Jammeh…
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Understanding Gambia’s Cement Shortage
The Gambia has recently faced an acute shortage of cement, affecting construction projects nationwide. The Gambia typically uses between 100,000…
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All you need to know about the ex-president’s Assets scandal
For 22 years, former President Yahya AJJ Jammeh ruled The Gambia with absolute power. During his time in office, he…
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False! Gambia does not have the lowest fuel price in the subregion
Claim: Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, claimed that Gambia has the cheapest fuel price in…
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Explainer: Understanding Gambia’s crisis over adopting a New Constitution
A key commitment made by President Adama Barrow during his 2016 coalition presidential campaign was to establish a new constitution…
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The Gambia: Emerging Trends in Drug and Crime
Once known as the Smiling Coast of Africa, this small West African nation, The Gambia, with a population of fewer…
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