An Assault on Democracy: A D2 Million Political Party Registration Fee is Undemocratic
The Gambia’s National Assembly raised political party registration fees to D2 million on September 9, 2025, sparking criticism from Madi Jobarteh for undermining democracy, limiting grassroots participation, and entrenching elite control, following controversial nomination fee hikes and diaspora voting exclusion.
Is PURA Serving Customers or GSM Companies?
The Gambia’s PURA, established in 2001, has been criticized for failing to protect consumers from poor and costly mobile and internet services, prioritizing business profits over quality and affordability. Explore the challenges and consumer concerns in The Gambia’s telecom sector.
