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.
Banjul City Council is Reshuffling its Committee Structure and Operations
Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe unveils committee changes on September 1, 2025, post-Local Government Inquiry, featuring expert appointments, a new Women’s Committee, and enhanced spending structures to drive professionalism and accountability in the council.
Malagen Supports Vocational Institutions in Media and Information Literacy
The Open Media Centre, with UNESCO and the Peace Building Fund, held a two-day MIL CLICKS workshop on September 8, 2025, at Kanifing Municipality Library, educating 40 tertiary students on combating hate speech, misinformation, and understanding data privacy.
