Old Video Footage Resurfaced, Falsely Presented as New Senegalese Military Incursion
A rival video clip claims to show evidence that Senegalese forces had recently kicked Gambian border communities of their lands. That was not what happened.
Fact-Check: Are Mandinkas Still The Gambia’s Largest Ethnic Group?
Kaddy Jawo2026-08-27T18:23:34+00:00Mandinkas have remained The Gambia’s largest ethnic group for decades—but GBoS census data show their share of the population has steadily declined. So, have they finally been overtaken? The latest figures tell a different story.
Viral Image Claims Gambian Military Barracks Attacked by Senegal is Partly in Senegal. Here’s What Our Fact-Check Found
Aisha Tamba2026-08-10T21:24:40+00:00We 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.
Fact-Check: Did NAWEC increase Cashpower tariffs because of the fuel crisis?
Kaddy Jawo2026-08-10T11:57:05+00:00A viral post says Cashpower tariffs have gone up. Is it true? Malagen checked.
FACT-CHECK: No evidence confirms Jammeh’s return to The Gambia
Kaddy Jawo2026-08-08T12:58:36+00:00A 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.
Fact-check: Is this viral image of a flooded poultry farm real?
Kaddy Jawo2026-08-04T13:10:54+00:00Malagen’s verification found that the image circulating online was AI-generated and does not show a verified real-life incident.
FACT-CHECK: No Evidence Supports Claim That Gambian Civil Servants Are the Highest Paid in West Africa
Kaddy Jawo2026-06-29T11:23:37+00:00A 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.
FACT-CHECK: IEC Confirms Viral Press Release on UMC Registration Is Fake
Kaddy Jawo2026-06-24T16:40:44+00:00The 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.
Fact Check: Did the TRRC Lead Counsel Fail to Finish His Job?
Kaddy Jawo2026-04-29T16:39:41+00:00Essa 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.