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Fact-check: Does the University of The Gambia have 7,000 students?

The difference between 7,000 and 9,335 students is more than a statistical discrepancy: it raises questions about the accuracy of figures used in public discussions about the University of The Gambia. While the information minister argued that a few hundred protesters should not be taken to represent the entire student body, the university’s actual enrolment tells a different story about its size and why the scale of students’ welfare concerns matters.

October 28, 2026Factchecking, Media Monitoring
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Dangerous Speech Alert: Barrow’s Warning to NAM Bah Raises Concerns Over Peaceful Protest

President Barrow’s threatening remarks against Hon. Bah raise concerns about political intimidation, the safety of elected representatives and the right to peaceful protest. His reference to lethal violence against protesters under former President Yahya Jammeh risks heightening political tensions and fuelling fear ahead of The Gambia’s December 5 presidential election.

October 20, 2026Dangerous speech, Media Monitoring
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Dangerous Speech Alert: Imam Saidy Flagged for Dangerous Rhetoric

The reported remarks come against the backdrop of The Gambia’s efforts to confront human rights violations committed during Yahya Jammeh’s rule. The country’s transitional justice process has sought to establish the truth about past abuses and promote accountability. Praising past killings risks undermining these efforts by framing violence as an acceptable response to perceived wrongdoing rather than a violation requiring accountability.

October 13, 2026Dangerous speech, Hate speech, Media Monitoring
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Dangerous Speech Alert: Mai Ahmed Fatty Flagged Over Inflammatory Political Rhetoric

With 58 days to go before the 2026 presidential election, The Gambia’s political environment is already becoming increasingly charged. As campaign activity intensifies, politicians, political parties, supporters and other influential voices have a responsibility to measure their words carefully and avoid rhetoric that could incite hostility, promote discrimination, deepen divisions or encourage the exclusion of political opponents.

October 8, 2026Dangerous speech, Media Monitoring
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The Gambia’s Students Revolving Loan Scheme explained

For years, the biggest question for many Gambian students has been how to pay for university. The Students Revolving Loan Scheme offers a new answer, but with a responsibility to repay. The scheme allows students to access interest-free financing for tuition and repay it after leaving university, potentially opening higher education to those who might otherwise struggle to afford it. So how does it work, who qualifies, and what happens when it is time to repay? Malagen breaks it down for you.

September 14, 2026Explainers
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Explainer: How candidates will be nominated for The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election

The Gambia’s presidential race will enter a decisive phase in November, when hopefuls must move from political declarations and coalition deals to formally securing a place on the ballot. From who can nominate a candidate to the D1m deposit and possible objections, here is what voters need to know about the nomination process ahead of the December 5 election.

September 10, 2026Explainers, Media Monitoring
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