Fact-Check: Did NAWEC increase Cashpower tariffs because of the fuel crisis?
A 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.
Dangerous Speech Alert: UDP Supporter Calls for Election Violence
Kaddy Jawo2026-07-18T20:38:09+00:00The National Human Rights Commission has identified political actors and their supporters as the leading source of hate speech in The Gambia. As the country prepares for the 2026 presidential election, Malagen analyses a viral video that echoes those concerns.
Explainer: Why the murder charges against Sanna Manjang did not proceed
Kaddy Jawo2026-07-17T18:48:53+00:00The former Jungler was accused of involvement in alleged Jammeh-era killings, including cases linked to some of The Gambia’s most prominent human rights concerns. But a High Court ruling has now shifted the focus of his trial to assault allegations.
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.
Prominent NPP Supporter Flagged for Inflammatory Statement
Kaddy Jawo2026-06-22T15:53:17+00:00As The Gambia enters a crucial election season, a prominent NPP supporter has been flagged for alleging that the UDP is hostile to foreigners. Malagen found no official UDP policy or public statement cited by the speaker to support the claim, raising concerns about the use of unsubstantiated and potentially divisive rhetoric during the campaign period.
Explainer: Why the Court Acquitted Women in the Fatal FGM Trial
Kaddy Jawo2026-06-23T11:42:30+00:00A baby died following an alleged FGM procedure, but the High Court acquitted all three women accused of carrying out or facilitating the act, after finding that the prosecution did not present sufficient evidence to sustain the case.
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