WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY STATEMENT Fajara, The Gambia 3 May 2022 – Every year, 3rd May is observed as a day to remind governments and other stakeholders of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It is a day for media workers globally to reflect on issues of […]
The Gambia Press Union condemns President Barrow’s Eid remarks, insinuating the media is contributing to the destabilisation of the country by giving a platform to one of his leading critics. Barrow’s statement accusing Gambian journalists of giving a platform to human rights activist, Madi Jobarteh, who criticised his government over […]
Mamudu: According to a report compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the Gambian media has tremendously progressed; in 2022, the World Press Freedom Index report favorably moved the Gambia in its rankings to the 50th position compared to two years ago from 80th out of 189 countries. Amid a worldwide […]
Fatoumatta: History does not reward political victory, and it rewards improvements in the human condition and human development. Therefore, the Gambia press deserves labor rights. It is time to see the Gambia government, the Gambia Press Union (GPU), and media owners adopt the Collective Bargaining Framework related to the International […]
