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Currently, the Independent Electoral Commission has approved 22 political parties for registration, while more than thre...
13/05/2026

Currently, the Independent Electoral Commission has approved 22 political parties for registration, while more than three additional political movements are still awaiting approval. These pending applications could still influence the country’s political dynamics, especially as the election period draws closer and alliances continue to take shape

It’s only eight months away from the 2026 presidential election, a vote that will determine who takes charge of the country’s leadership for the next term. As the countdown continues, political activity is steadily gaining momentum. New political movements are seeking official recognition, estab...

Saikou Mballow, an adviser to the president, Adama Barrow, said opposition politician, Essa Mbye Faal, did not complete ...
29/04/2026

Saikou Mballow, an adviser to the president, Adama Barrow, said opposition politician, Essa Mbye Faal, did not complete his work at the truth commission. He was wrong. Details in this fact-check article.

On 29 April 2026, during an appearance on Politic Kaacha hosted by Kerr Fatou, Saikou Mballow, Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs to President Adama Barrow, made claims regarding the former Lead Counsel of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), Essa Mbye Faal. Claim: Bet...

There is no publicly available evidence that foreigners are participating in or influencing The Gambia’s electoral proce...
27/04/2026

There is no publicly available evidence that foreigners are participating in or influencing The Gambia’s electoral process, including voter registration for the upcoming elections. So far, the IEC has not confirmed any systematic registration of non-citizens, and no court or official investigation has established such claims.

Maimuna Ceesay, a nominated National Assembly Member, has been flagged for rhetoric framing electoral allegations along ethnic and cross-border lines ahead of The Gambia’s presidential election. Hon. Ceesay alleged that the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is registering foreigners to vote...

The Gambia College potentially deducted roughly D19m from the stipends students received from the government. Now, they ...
23/04/2026

The Gambia College potentially deducted roughly D19m from the stipends students received from the government. Now, they could not explain where it all went.

https://malagen.org/investigations/the-big-story/that-is-stealing-students-were-told-their-money-was-being-saved-they-found-nothing/

Students enrolled in teacher training programmes at the Gambia College queued each month for their D500 government stipends. But the college withheld D100 from each payment to be saved for them. Now, years after graduation, many said they found no account or money to their…

Such rhetoric is deeply concerning, particularly as the country’s presidential elections draw near. In a politically cha...
22/04/2026

Such rhetoric is deeply concerning, particularly as the country’s presidential elections draw near. In a politically charged atmosphere, inflammatory statements, especially from influential figures, can heighten tensions, fuel mistrust, and embolden extremist behavior. If left unchallenged, this language risks normalizing hostility and creating conditions that may trigger unrest or violence, undermining the peaceful and democratic character of the electoral process.

Malagen Media Monitoring has identified a circulating Facebook video featuring the Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), Yankuba Darboe, containing statements that raise serious concerns about incitement and inflammatory political rhetoric. The approximately seven-minute video, which has garne...

An in-depth look at the experience, mandate, and significance of The Gambia’s first Special Prosecutor.
09/04/2026

An in-depth look at the experience, mandate, and significance of The Gambia’s first Special Prosecutor.

On 8 April 2026, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow announced the appointment of British barrister Martin Hackett as The Gambia’s first Special Prosecutor. Hackett will lead investigations and prosecutions into alleged human rights violations and serious crimes committed between...

Claims that teachers earn more than National Assembly Members in The Gambia have circulated widely. A review of official...
06/04/2026

Claims that teachers earn more than National Assembly Members in The Gambia have circulated widely. A review of official pay structures and verified payslips shows that lawmakers earn significantly more than government-employed teachers, this fact-check separates perception from reality.

On April 2, 2026, The Gambia’s Vice President, Muhammad B.S. Jallow, appeared before the National Assembly during deliberations on the State of the Nation Address delivered by President Adama Barrow on March 27, 2026. The session, part of the Assembly’s constitutional oversight role, allows memb...

Concerns have been raised that such rhetoric, particularly coming from the head of state, could weaken public confidence...
03/04/2026

Concerns have been raised that such rhetoric, particularly coming from the head of state, could weaken public confidence in the independence and authority of the judiciary. In an election year when political tensions are often heightened, and public trust in institutions is especially critical, statements that appear to question or undermine court decisions may fuel scepticism about the fairness and neutrality of the justice system.

On 2 April 2026, President Adama Barrow, while on a six-day nationwide tour engaging supporters across several regions, addressed the recent High Court acquittal of Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang during a political meeting in Foni. The siblings had been released from state…

Last year, we ran an investigative story on how Ousainou Bojang was being treated as a "special case" in the prisons bec...
30/03/2026

Last year, we ran an investigative story on how Ousainou Bojang was being treated as a "special case" in the prisons because of how his trial was politicised, undermining the country's transitional justice agenda.

The keys to his cell were handled by the prison’s riot wing, not by regular prison wardens. He was also the last to be let out of his cell and the first to be taken back.

See the story here.

The ‘injustice’ of the Gambia’s justice system is something Keluntang Jarjue experienced first-hand.  Convicted on cannabis charges he strongly denied, he endured three and a half years in Mile ll, the Gambia’s central prison notorious for its harsh conditions and cruelty.  He was just 19,...

The President’s statement that 60 TRRC recommendations have been fully implemented is misleading. It appears he may have...
27/03/2026

The President’s statement that 60 TRRC recommendations have been fully implemented is misleading. It appears he may have mistaken completed activities for recommendations: two distinct categories within the monitoring framework used to assess implementation progress.

On 26 March 2026, President Adama Barrow delivered his State of the Nation Address before the National Assembly, outlining government achievements, economic performance, and institutional reforms. Among the updates was a progress report on the implementation of recommendations made by the Truth, Rec...

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