Claim: The Government has disbursed over D90 million to women from the women empowerment funds Verdict: Misleading. The claim by Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, that the Gambia government has disbursed over D90 million to…
In 1991, the 16 Days of Activism began as a strategic effort to unite and amplify calls for the elimination of violence against women and girls across the globe. Every year, the 16 Days of Activism campaign mobilizes organizations worldwide…
Verdict: False Full Text A video that has gone viral online, amassing more than 90,000 views on Facebook, claims to show MC Cham Jr and Nenneh Freda Gomez allegedly kissing during the Unite Movement for Change Town Hall Meeting held…
Source: Claim: Essa Faal, politician and lawyer, stated that degrees from the University of The Gambia (UTG) are not recognized globally and that universities in the United Kingdom (UK) do not accept UTG graduates for further studies. Verdict: False…
Source: President Adama Barrow, during his speech on the occasion of the 60th independence celebration Verdict: True Claim: During the 60th Independence Anniversary of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow, in his speech, stated that 203,000 electricity meters have been connected…
Source: President Barrow, during a meeting with Muslim elders on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr Claim: On March 30, 2025, President Adama Barrow, during a meeting with Muslim elders at the State House, claimed that the price of a bag…
Claim: The Applications for the Students Laptop Scheme 2025 Is Available Verdict: False Full Text: You might have seen this message on WhatsApp claiming students can apply for free laptops under a ‘The Applications for the Students Laptop Scheme 2025…
Claim: Gambian authorities fought a military coup attempt and arrested 4 soldiers plotting to impeach President Barrow. Verdict: Misleading Full TextA TikTok video shared by the username “Mustapha Barry” titled “Gambian authorities fought a military coup attempt and arrested 4…
