Only Gambian Citizens are Permitted to Own media Houses, The Government Explained
The Government’s 2024 Draft Constitution restricts media ownership to Gambian citizens and limits peaceful assembly rights for national security reasons, while removing the Supreme Court’s authority to validate emergency declarations, citing concerns over institutional friction and the need for swift crisis responses.
A Group of Gambians Petitioned to Oppose Dr. Tangara’s Nomination for Commonwealth Secretary-General
A group of concerned Gambians has initiated a petition, with 320 out of 500 signatures gathered, to oppose Dr. Momodou Tangara’s nomination for Commonwealth Secretary-General, citing his past defense of human rights abuses during The Gambia’s dictatorship and deeming him unsuitable for the role.
U.S. Army Enhances Military Cooperation Through Professional Exchanges With The Gambian Armed Forces (GAF)
The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force (SETAF-AF) engaged in a week-long military exchange with the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) to enhance military cooperation, focusing on the Inspector General system, rule of law, and potential long-term collaborations.
WoJAG Condemns The Attack On Two Female Journalists.
By Adama Maksuba The Women Journalist Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) has strongly condemned the physical, verbal, and cyber-attacks on two of its members, Kaddy Jawo of Malagen and Jainaba Sonko of QTV Gambia. The group reported that Kaddy was physically assaulted and verbally abused by security officials at the National Assembly on Monday, July
