Articles by Gambia Press Union
The Gambia’s media being silenced through defamation lawsuits
The Gambia Press Union urges states officials to take up their complaints through the country’s self-regulatory mechanism, instead of resorting to financially crippling litigation against media outlets.
Critical media still continue to operate under duress in The Gambia
The Gambia Press Union’s submissiion to 81st ordinary session of African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) convening highlights the need for effective implementation of country’s ATI law.
Gambian journalist Momodou Justice Darboe arrested
President Adama Barrow’s reaction to story on succession is reminiscent of the period under Yahya Jammeh’s dictatorship.
The long arm of justice for murdered Gambian journalist
In a historic decision, a German court convicted a former member of Gambia’s hit squad for his role in the murder of journalist Deyda Hydara.
Gambian journalist Bakary Mankajang detained
A routine call from the police culminates in the arbitrary arrest of Bakary Mankajang, the founder of ‘Mankajang Daily’.
GPU and RSF hold workshop for media sector heads
The concept of the Journalism Trust Initiative was introduced to Gambian publishers and media managers with the purpose of promoting professionalism and quality journalism.
GPU analysis of Criminal Offences Bill highlights contentious clauses
The Gambia’s proposed Criminal Offences Bill contains sections on sedition, false publication and broadcasting that could have a chilling effect on the practice of journalism.
GPU says political parties need to ensure journalists’ safety at their events
In their IDEI 2022 message, the Gambia Press Union says The Gambian government’s failure to prosecute perpetrators of crimes against journalists has perpetuated a cycle of violence against the media.