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Senegalese commentator arrested, prime minister calls for media boycott

Press Statement Dakar, July 14, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release news commentator Badara Gadiaga, to cease arresting journalists, and to refrain from retaliating against the media for coverage critical of the government.  Senegal’s special cybersecurity division (DSC) arrested Gadiaga on July 9, 2025, over his remarks […]

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GALA Accuses Gambia Gov’t of Blocking Registration of the Pressure Group

For immediate release Fellow Gambians, In our quest to transition from a moment to a movement, we are working tirelessly to plan, strategize and build the necessary structures to enable us do our work effectively. From establishing a Central Committee and selecting Regional Representatives, we were also working on a […]

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Gambia Government Withdraws Baa Tambedou’s ICJ Nomination

Article written by The Point Newspaper In an unexpected move, The Gambia government has officially withdrawn the candidacy of Abubacarr Marie Tambadou for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with no formal reason provided for the reversal. The decision was made on Monday 7 July 2025, a highly-placed […]

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Misreading the Law, Misjudging the State: Why Madi Jobarteh Is Wrong on Demba Sabally

By Kebeli Demba Nyima | Legal and National Security Analyst Madi Jobarteh’s call for the arrest and prosecution of Minister Demba Sabally, based on a single phrase—“we will shed blood”—is emotionally charged, legally incoherent, and politically opportunistic. His entire argument is premised on a fundamental misreading of the Criminal Offences […]