In The Gambia, voters cast their ballots with marbles. A glass marble dropped into a drum rings a bell, confirming the vote. Simple, transparent, and trusted for decades, this unique system ensures everyone can participate and has become a symbol of Gambian democracy.
Despite constitutional guarantees, Gambians living abroad cannot vote due to constituency-based registration rules. In 2025, Parliament rejected a clause enabling diaspora voting, and practical mechanisms remain unimplemented even though diaspora remittances make up over 30% of GDP. The debate over overseas enfranchisement continues.
They left for the oil-rich Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with giggles and big dreams for their babies and sick parents. But they were brought back quietly, broke and traumatised.
Malagen flagged Mr. Touray’s statement because it has the potential to incite violence, deepen political divisions, and normalize the use of force as a tool for political gain.
A viral flyer announcing a UDP nationwide tour for the 2026 election is fabricated. Malagen found no evidence linking it to the party or its official communication channels.
“Claims of a stolen election: BAC Chairman’s words threaten trust in The Gambia’s democracy.” Yankuba Darboe’s unverified allegations about the 2021 presidential election risk fueling political tension, undermining the IEC, and discouraging voters as the country approaches the 2026 polls.
Malagen fact-checked the President’s assertion that his administration resolved Bundung’s water shortages through a newly constructed borehole. Evidence from the community suggests otherwise.
Contrary to claims, not every household in the Central River Region has access to clean drinking water or electricity, as many villages still rely on NGO and community-funded projects.
Despite claims that maternal deaths no longer occur in The Gambia, data show that women continue to face serious risks during pregnancy and childbirth.
The Gambian diaspora contributes significantly to the country’s GDP, but there is no official data to support the claim that their annual contribution ranges between $750 million and $1 billion.
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