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...
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Get the latest Gambia fact-checks from FactSpace West Africa, an independent, non-partisan organisation working to tackle mis/disinformation and propaganda across West Africa.
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...
Read moreDetailsELECTION 2021: Countering hate speech and violence in Gambia’s electoral process
On December 4, Gambians will line up to vote in a highly contested presidential election, with the opportunity to select...
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ELECTION 2021: Fact-checking Gambia’s first-ever Presidential Debate
Ahead of the Gambia’s December 4 elections, the country witnessed its first presidential debate aimed at ensuring voters got first-hand...
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ELECTION 2021: Who is eligible to vote in Gambia’s Presidential elections?
On December 4, 2021, Gambians would be going to the polls to elect a new President. This would be followed by...
Read moreDetailsA brief political history of The Gambia: 3 presidents in 56 years
Did you know that 56 years after The Gambia gained independence from colonial rule, the country has only had 3...
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ELECTION 2021: Gambia goes to the polls despite COVID-19 pandemic, as IEC assures of safety protocols
Gambians will be going to the polls on December 4, 2021, to elect a new leader despite the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
Read moreDetailsELECTION 2021: Seven ways to spot Fake News
On December 4, 2021, eligible voters across The Gambia will line up at the 1,554 polling stations to vote for their preferred...
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Effects of climate change on agriculture in The Gambia
The Gambia is a small, fragile country in West Africa, especially vulnerable to the impact of climate change. The country is...
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FALSE: COVID-19 vaccines do NOT cause phones or magnets to stick to your skin
Claim: COVID-19 vaccines can cause phones or magnets to stick to your skin Source: Viral videos Verdict: False Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A video...
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