Fact Check: Did the TRRC Lead Counsel Fail to Finish His Job?
Essa Mbye Faal completed his role as Lead Counsel of the TRRC, fulfilling his responsibilities throughout the Commission’s hearings and contributing to its final report
Fact Check: Who Earns More—Teachers or National Assembly Members?
Kaddy Jawo2026-04-06T16:09:32+00:00Claims that teachers earn more than National Assembly Members in The Gambia have circulated widely. A review of official pay structures and verified payslips shows that lawmakers earn significantly more than government-employed teachers, this fact-check separates perception from reality.
FACT-CHECK: Has the Government Fully Implemented 60 TRRC Recommendations?
Kaddy Jawo2026-03-27T11:24:56+00:00The President’s statement that 60 TRRC recommendations have been fully implemented is misleading. It appears he may have mistaken completed activities for recommendations: two distinct categories within the monitoring framework used to assess implementation progress.
FACT-CHECK: No evidence Gambian dalasi is West Africa’s most stable currency
Kaddy Jawo2026-02-26T13:30:54+00:00There is no available financial data showing that the Gambian dalasi is performing better than the Ghanaian cedi or the U.S. dollar, nor is there evidence that it is the best-performing currency in West Africa.
Fact-Check: Is The Gambia’s Passport Ranked 64th Globally?
Kaddy Jawo2026-02-25T13:16:40+00:00The latest Henley Passport Index ranks The Gambia 64th in the world, providing Gambian passport holders with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 69 destinations — a nine-place improvement from 2025.
Fact Check: UDP Denies Producing Viral Nationwide Tour Flyer
Kaddy Jawo2025-12-03T10:46:43+00:00A 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.
Fact-Check: Has Water Access Improved for All Bundung Residents?
Kaddy Jawo2025-12-01T18:23:30+00:00Malagen 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.
FALSE — Not Every Household in CRR Has Access to Clean Water and Electricity
Kaddy Jawo2025-11-15T18:41:07+00:00Contrary 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
Kaddy Jawo2025-11-15T16:59:15+00:00Despite 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
Kaddy Jawo2025-11-11T15:53:07+00:00The 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.