Explainer: The Unite Movement for Change Is Not a Registered Political Party
The Unite Movement for Change is not yet a political party, despite public perception and social media discussions suggesting otherwise.
Fact Check: Does Gambia’s Opposition Have Policies and Programmes?
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-30T19:27:12+00:00Malagen’s fact-check found that contrary to Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay’s claim, several Gambian opposition parties — including the UDP, PDOIS, GDC, GEP, and APP-Sobeyaa — have published detailed policy documents such as the Five-Point Agenda and Turn Around Blueprint. The minister’s additional claim that The Gambia is ranked 47th in the RSF World Press Freedom Index is also misleading, as the 2025 ranking places the country 58th globally and 10th in Africa.
Hate Speech Alert: Malagen Flags UDP Supporter for Dangerous Religious Rhetoric
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-29T19:27:33+00:00Malagen flagged a UDP supporter for hate speech promoting religious division and misinformation
Malagen Flags Mamma Kandeh’s Inflammatory Statements
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-27T17:34:33+00:00Malagen found Kandeh’s remarks to contain dangerous undertones that risk eroding confidence in key democratic institutions as the country heads toward the 2026 elections.
False: The Gambia is Not Hosting an LGBTQ+ Conference
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-23T10:20:29+00:00Malagen 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.
Malagen flags dehumanizing speech by President Adama Barrow against political opponents
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-21T18:28:08+00:00Malagen has flagged President Adama Barrow for dehumanizing speech after he referred to his political opponents as “vultures” during a public address in Mankamang Kunda.
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.
Malagen Flags Rising Xenophobic Rhetoric
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-10T18:43:22+00:00Malagen Media Monitoring flags remarks by UDP North Bank chairman Sainey Sabally warning against “foreigners” voting, highlighting the risk of xenophobic tensions and declining trust in the electoral process ahead of the 2026 elections.
Dangerous Speech Alert: Pro-NPP Page Xenophobic Attack on KMC Mayor
Kaddy Jawo2025-10-08T12:32:11+00:00Malagen has flagged a pro-NPP Facebook page for sharing a xenophobic post accusing KMC Mayor Talib Bensouda of being backed by “Moroccan relatives” a narrative that fuels ethnic hostility and distorts political competition.