False: The Gambia is Not Hosting an LGBTQ+ Conference
Malagen found the claim to be false. The banner that sparked the rumour was linked to a side event at a continental human-rights meeting, not an LGBTQ+ conference in The Gambia.
Fact-Check: Viral Photo of MC Cham Jr. and Mayor Talib Bensouda Is Manipulated
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-14T18:06:47+00:00A viral photo showing Kanifing Mayor Talib Bensouda and Councillor MC Cham Jr. appearing to kiss is digitally manipulated. The image, shared by a pro-NPP Facebook page, misled dozens of users who believed it was genuine. Using Google Images and TinEye, Malagen Media Monitoring traced the original photo to 2023, proving it had been altered.
Fact-Check: Is a Kilogram of Rice in The Gambia 78 Dalasi?
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-14T14:34:58+00:00Malagen verified Prof. Yerro Mballow’s claim that a kilogram of rice costs 78 dalasi and found it false. Market checks show prices range between 50 and 72 dalasi in Kombo and 70 to 125 in Basse.
Fact-Check: Is Gambia’s Poverty Rate at 60 Per cent?
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-03T17:46:40+00:00Malagen verified that The Gambia’s poverty level is 53.4% — not 60% as claimed by Nenneh Cheyassin Secka on Sunu Reew.
Factcheck: Barrow Says His Gov’t Respects Protest Rights. Frequent and Violent Crackdowns Tell A Different Story.
Kaddy Jawo2025-09-30T17:07:04+00:00Despite constitutional rights, peaceful protests in The Gambia are repeatedly met with police crackdowns, contradicting President Barrow’s claims.
Malagen Fact-Check: VP Jallow’s Claims Progress on Rights at UNGA: Evidence Shows Ongoing Violations
Kaddy Jawo2025-09-27T17:15:30+00:00We find that key institutions remain unestablished, TRRC recommendations are only partially implemented, and the continued arrests of peaceful protesters and journalists reveal a significant gap between government claims and reality.
Hate Speech Alert: NPP Supporter Targets PPP Candidate in Half-Die By-Election
Kaddy Jawo2025-04-24T21:28:54+00:00This two-party contest is seen as a highly significant election that could mirror the direction of the forthcoming presidential elections next year. Two candidates are vying for the seat, one from the ruling National People’s Party and another from a former ruling party, the Progressive People’s Party.
Explainer: Why Is the IEC Holding a By-Election in Banjul Half-Die Ward?
Kaddy Jawo2025-04-25T17:52:07+00:00The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia is holding a by-election in Banjul’s Half-Die Ward following the unexpected vacancy of the councillor position. The seat became vacant after Momodou Bah, the former councillor under the National People's Party (NPP), reportedly abandoned his post during an official visit to Belgium. The trip was part of efforts to strengthen the sister-city partnership between Banjul City Council and Ostend City Council. Bah’s prolonged absence, without any formal excuse or return to duty, prompted the IEC to invoke Section 23 of the Local Government Act and declare the seat vacant. A by-election has now...
Explainer: How the IEC Chairman Is Appointed in The Gambia
Kaddy Jawo2025-04-08T16:18:20+00:00What Is the IEC and Why Does It Matter? The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is a critical constitutional body in The Gambia, entrusted with the responsibility of conducting national elections, referenda, and ensuring the overall integrity of the electoral process. Its role is vital to the country’s democracy, as it ensures that elections are free, fair, and transparent. The IEC helps safeguard the democratic rights of Gambians by overseeing the entire election process—from voter registration to certifying election results. Thus, the role of the IEC Chairman is of paramount importance in maintaining electoral credibility and public trust. What Does the Constitution Say? According to...
Factsheet: Why every Gambian child needs polio vaccination
Kaddy Jawo2024-11-21T15:05:15+00:00By Kaddy Jawo The Gambia government has wrapped up round one of the nationwide polio vaccination in the country. It happened between the 12th and 15th of November while the second phase is expected to take place next month – the 12th to 15th of December. But here are more facts about polio as a public health emergency that make it imperative for every child in the Gambia to get vaccinated to prevent contracting the consequential ailments. But first, what’s polio? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease primarily affecting children under 5. It...