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Gambian Media and Civil Society Reject Government Plan to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

The Gambia’s leading media institutions, civil society organisations, and academic groups have roundly rejected a government proposal to require the registration of journalists, online media outlets, and even social media users. In a strongly worded resolution issued after an emergency meeting at the Gambia Press...

Attorney General Announces Appointment of Special Prosecutor for TRRC-Linked Crimes

BANJUL – The Attorney General and Minister of Justice announced on Wednesday, 8th April, 2026, the appointment of a Special Prosecutor tasked with leading prosecutions related to the findings of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). This marks a major step in addressing crimes...
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Gambian Media and Civil Society Reject Government Plan to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

The Gambia’s leading media institutions, civil society organisations, and academic groups have roundly rejected...

Attorney General Announces Appointment of Special Prosecutor for TRRC-Linked Crimes

BANJUL – The Attorney General and Minister of Justice announced on Wednesday, 8th April,...

Unrest in Brufut After Bojang Siblings’ Re-Arrest Ignites Protests

By Biran Gaye Unrest broke out in Brufut and parts of Serrekunda on Wednesday following...

IGP Touray Defends Police Role in Jinack Cannabis Destruction Operation

By Ida Njie During the Gambia Police Forces’ quarterly press conference, the Inspector General of...