November 2025
FALSE — Not Every Household in CRR Has Access to Clean Water and Electricity
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.
FALSE — Women in The Gambia Still Die From Childbirth
Despite claims that maternal deaths no longer occur in The Gambia, data show that women continue to face serious risks during pregnancy and childbirth.
False: Diaspora Does Not Contribute $1 Billion Annually
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.
Does The Gambia have “one of the best” cardiology units in the sub-region?
The Gambia has made notable progress in cardiac care, including the training of its first interventional cardiologist and the opening of a public cardiology unit in 2022. However, these developments are still very recent and limited in scale.
Fact-Check: Is the Gambia’s Maternal Mortality Rate at 38%?
Dr Ceesay’s claim that The Gambia’s maternal mortality rate is 38% is incorrect. Official data from the World Bank and Macrotrends show the maternal mortality ratio at 354 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Explainer: The Unite Movement for Change Is Not a Registered Political Party
The Unite Movement for Change is not yet a political party, despite public perception and social media discussions suggesting otherwise.
October 2025
Fact Check: Does Gambia’s Opposition Have Policies and Programmes?
Malagen’s fact-check found that contrary to Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay’s claim, several Gambian opposition parties — including the UDP, PDOIS, GDC, GEP, and APP-Sobeyaa — have published detailed policy documents such as the Five-Point Agenda and Turn Around Blueprint. The minister’s additional claim that The Gambia is ranked 47th in the RSF World Press Freedom Index is also misleading, as the 2025 ranking places the country 58th globally and 10th in Africa.
Hate Speech Alert: Malagen Flags UDP Supporter for Dangerous Religious Rhetoric
Malagen flagged a UDP supporter for hate speech promoting religious division and misinformation