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 […]
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 […]
Alagi Yorro Jallow. Mamudu: Today marks the 17th anniversary of the disappearance of Chief B. Ebrima Manneh following his arrest by suspected members of Gambia’s National Intelligence Agency. A courageous and resolute journalist, Chief Manneh was secretly detained after his arrest in July 2006. He is believed to have died […]
Article written by The Point Newspaper In an unexpected move, The Gambia government has officially withdrawn the candidacy of Abubacarr Marie Tambadou for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with no formal reason provided for the reversal.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 […]