We analysed the viral TikTok image using two independent verification tools. We also performed satellite mapping on Google Earth. The results do not match what the satellite image purports to show about that location of Bullock military barracks.
A viral post says Cashpower tariffs have gone up. Is it true? Malagen checked.
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.
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.
The IEC has debunked a viral press release alleging that UMC's registration remains pending due to its leader's purported membership in the UDP. The Commission told Malagen that the document is fabricated and does not reflect its official position.
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
Claims 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.
The 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.
There 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.
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