The Gambia introduces enhanced COVID-19 measures to contain the spread of omicron variant
Total active COVID-19 cases in the Gambia as of January,18, 2022 stands at 1,381, while 347 deaths have so far been recorded...
WHO debunks claims by immunization expert suggesting vaccinated people pose a risk to others
Claim: Vaccinated people pose a risk to others Source: Professor Christian Perronne Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu Are people vaccinated against COVID-19...
An open letter to YouTube’s CEO from the world’s fact-checkers
Ms. Susan Wojcicki, It’s been almost two years since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The world has seen time and time again...
The Gambia’s Political Transition: Fact-checking the first post Yahya Jammeh presidential elections
On December 4, 2021, Gambians lined up to participate in a presidential election that sought to reinforce the country’s democratic...
ELECTION 2021: Brief profiles of candidates contesting Gambia’s Presidential election
Gambians will head to the polls on December 4 to elect a president who will manage the affairs of the...
FALSE: Citizens’ Alliance has NOT endorsed President Adama Barrow
Claim: Citizens’ Alliance endorses President Adama Barrow Source: Facebook post Verdict: FALSE Researched by Awa Macalo A Facebook page, State House Link- Banjul has...
ELECTION 2021: Police issues guidelines on acceptable behaviour around polling areas
The Gambia Police Force is calling on the general public to support the security agencies in maintaining law and order...
ELECTION 2021: Police issues guidelines on acceptable behaviour around polling areas
The Gambia Police Force is calling on the general public to support the security agencies in maintaining law and...
FACT-CHECK: Has Gambia banned the wearing of niqabs in schools?
Claim: Ministry of Basic and secondary education (MOBSE) bans the wearing of niqabs in schools Source: Facebook post Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Vivian...
ELECTION 2021: Has President Adama Barrow delivered on his promise to reduce unemployment?
President Adama Barrow was sworn into The Gambia’s State House in January 2017 and succeeded former President Yahya Jammeh after...
