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FACT CHECK: Have Blood Relatives Ever Contested Against Each Other in Gambian Elections?

Claim: On the 13th of February, 2025, Seedy Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia and Spokesperson of the National People’s Party (NNP), stated in an interview on Kerr Fatou that blood relatives have never contested an…

FACT CHECK: Is a Bag of Onions in The Gambia Sold Between D400 and D500?

Claim: On Friday, 7th February, 2025, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcast Services, asserted during a Giss Giss TV show on The Fatu Network that the price of a bag of onions in Gambian markets ranges between…

FACT CHECK: The Applications for the Students Laptop Scheme 2025 Is Available

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…

FACT CHECK: Did Gambian authorities fought a military coup attempt and arrested 4 soldiers plotting to impeach President Barrow.

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…

FACT CHECK: Did Donald Trump called Adama Barrow the most usele$$ President in Africa

Claim: Donald Trump called Adama Barrow the most usele$$ President in Africa Verdict: False Full TextA video shared by a YouTube channel named “Gambia Kibaaro Network” titled “Donald Trump called Adama Barrow the most usele$$ President in Africa” has amassed…

FACT-CHECK: Does The Gambia have one of the most expensive internet in the world but also one of the most inefficient anywhere?

Essa M Faal on Coffee time with Peter Gomez Claim: Essa Mbye Faal, during an episode of Coffee Time, claimed that Gambia has one of the most expensive internet in the world but also one of the most inefficient anywhere.…

FACT CHECK: University of the Gambia is now offering free Online education courses for ages from 18 – 55, with a certificate and a job upon completion.

Source: Online Courses Smart Home (Facebook). Verdict: False Findings: A recent post by a Facebook page named “Online Courses Smart Home” claimed that the University of The Gambia (UTG) is now offering free online education courses for ages 18…

Hate speech: President Barrow attacks Ousainou Darboe

SOURCE: Kerr Fatou FINDINGS At a rally in Brikama yesterday evening, President Barrow directly attacked Ousainou Darboe, sparking reactions across the country. Mr. Darboe, who doubles as the flag bearer of the United Democratic Party, is President Barrow’s closest challenger…

Fact Check: In 2023, The Gambia’s economy surpassed the projected growth rate for Sub-Saharan Africa and stood at 5.3% – President Adama Barrow, SONA 2024.

SOURCE: State House of The Gambia VERDICT: True FINDINGS: During the State of the nation address held on June 27th 2024 at the National Assembly in Banjul, the President of the Republic of The Gambia mentioned in his speech that…