A single flight itinerary was enough to reignite speculation about Yahya Jammeh’s return, but a closer look reveals how easily unverified documents can fuel political rumours in The Gambia’s digital space.
Malagen’s verification found that the image circulating online was AI-generated and does not show a verified real-life incident.
From a courtroom career spanning continents to the highest seat in The Gambia’s Judiciary, Edi M. O. Faal’s appointment marks one of the most closely watched judicial transitions in recent years. But beyond the ceremony lies a bigger question: what does his leadership mean for the future of the country’s justice system?
From 1 August 2026, routine U.S. visa applications for Gambians and residents of The Gambia will move from Banjul to Dakar. Applicants with existing appointments should follow the embassy’s instructions, while those planning future applications should prepare to apply through the U.S. Embassy in Senegal.
The National Human Rights Commission has identified political actors and their supporters as the leading source of hate speech in The Gambia. As the country prepares for the 2026 presidential election, Malagen analyses a viral video that echoes those concerns.
The former Jungler was accused of involvement in alleged Jammeh-era killings, including cases linked to some of The Gambia’s most prominent human rights concerns. But a High Court ruling has now shifted the focus of his trial to assault allegations.
The NHRC's latest implementation tracker shows modest progress since May 2025, but most Truth Commission recommendations remain unfinished, with victims increasingly questioning whether justice, reparations and accountability will ever be delivered.
Nearly one in three people held at The Gambia's largest prison had not been convicted when the NHRC conducted its latest monitoring mission. But the figures tell only part of the story, exposing deeper challenges within the country's prisons and wider justice system.
The Supreme Court's decision on the former Auditor General's dismissal could have far-reaching implications for presidential powers, public accountability, and the independence of constitutional offices. Malagen explains the issues at the heart of the case before the ruling.
A review of salary data, government records and regional comparisons shows that while The Gambia significantly increased public sector pay in 2025, available evidence does not support claims that its civil servants earn more than their counterparts across West Africa.
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