PRESS STATEMENT Muscat, Oman June 1, 2022 – The President of the Gambia Press Union (GPU), Muhammed S. Bah, is to serve a three-year term in the Gender Council of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). Bah’s nomination by the GPU was accepted by the IFJ ahead of the 31st […]
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GPU Mourns Demise of Journalist Alhagie Kolley
The Gambia Press Union is saddened to learn about the demise of our colleague, Alhagie Colley, a Senior Reporter for West Coast Radio. Kolley, who died this afternoon at the Sharab Hospital in Kanifing, was a courageous journalist dedicated to reporting on the lives and livelihoods of the poor, disadvantaged […]
GPU Urges Gambia Government to Expedite Media Law Reforms
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 […]
GPU Condemns President Barrow’s Eid Remarks
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 […]