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By Dave Manneh Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) One year ago, I wrote "Beyond Jammeh's Shadow: Elite Capture, Land Dispossession, and State Assets Underselling in the Supposed New Gambia." That piece argued that Mustapha K. Darboe's investigation in The Republic exposed more than a scandal over stolen luxury goods. It mapped a system that moves public and communal wealth into the hands of a connected elite, the same elite that flourished under Yahya

Former Gambian Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubacarr Marie Tambadou, popularly known as “Ba Tambadou,” has demanded a public apology from investigative journalist Mustapha K. Darboe over what he described as “false and defamatory” claims published by The Republic in April 2025 regarding the disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh. In a lengthy open letter dated 18 May 2026, Tambadou accused Darboe and The Republic of publishing allegations tha

The recent engagement between the Association of Gambian Influencers (AGI) and the Online Media Association of The Gambia (GOMA) comes at a critical moment in the country’s media evolution. As discussions intensify around the proposed Broadcasting and Online Content Regulations 2026, one issue stands clearly at the center of national debate: how The Gambia can balance regulation, freedom, and economic opportunity in a rapidly digitising world. This conversation is not happeni

We Refuse a Return to Permission-Based Journalism in The Gambia By Former Presidents of the Gambia Press Union We write not as distant commentators, but as journalists who have lived through the darkest chapters of media repression in our country. We write as journalists who stood firm when the cost of speaking out was harassment, intimidation, exile, imprisonment — and, for our fallen colleague, friend and former GPU president Deyda Hydara, death itself. Five former G

Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe was on Wednesday arrested at the premises of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court while reportedly attempting to take photographs of an accused person and spectators at the court. According to information shared by Pa Ousman Darboe, the arrest order was issued by Commissioner Sanneh. Darboe was handcuffed at around 12:00 noon and remained in custody until approximately 1:00 p.m. Gambian time. He was later transported to the headquarters of the The

After years off air, Gunjur’s beloved community radio makes a strong comeback

Prominent media professional and former government communications executive Nfally Fadera has announced a major return to his...

Ahmad Gizza Sanyang has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the position of Public Relations Officer (P.R.O) of the Gunjur Sports...

A training on community journalism for young people who are interested in the media in the sprawling seaside community of Gunjur has...

People’s Progressive Party, PPP will press ahead with the planned Congress on Friday 26th February in fulfilment of the wishes of their...

Press Statement STATEMENT ON STALEMATE WITH INDEPENDENCE STADIUM MANAGEMENT Brikama, 28th January 2021 - It is with utter dismay and...

The Gambia Press Union has come out strongly in swatting down president Barrow’s assertions the media has enjoyed phenomenal growth and...

Gambia: 17 September | GunjurOnline Response to GAP’s false allegations against GunjurOnline It’s with immense concern we read the...

The details around the reported business breakdown between Rahma and the existing non-Gambian cartel of the food and commodities business...

Gambia: 23 August | GunjurOnline A petition has been started on change.org for the closure of Freedom Radio A change.org petition has...

NEWS: Community Radios benefit from D820,000 worth of Solar system installation Network of community radios through its president Yusupha...

Sunday 16 August | Sulayman Jeng TURNING THE TIDE FOR BARROW President Barrow stepped into the presidency with an overwhelming approval...

Commentsry | Lamin Darboe, UK | If you ask 1000 people what is success. I bet you will receive hundreds of different answers, I guess ...

ADDRESS ON THE STATE OF THE MEDIA COUNCIL Background The Media Council of The Gambia (MCG) was established by the Gambia Press Union...

Madi Jobartef, a Gambian Human Rights activist has called on Gambian journalist to perform their journalistic duties without fear or...