Fact Check Center – The Gambia operates as a non-partisan organization dedicated to news fact-checking and verification. Our team of researchers is committed to upholding the principles of ethical journalism, emphasizing truth and accuracy, independence, fairness and impartiality, humanity, and transparency throughout the fact-checking and reporting process.

Individuals engaged in our fact-checking projects have neither current nor past direct involvement in political or advocacy organizations. We are steadfast in ensuring that prospective employees, past or present, with an active role in any political party, will not be considered for hiring.

Non-partisanship holds paramount importance in our work, a topic frequently discussed in our meetings. Team members receive regular reminders to exercise caution in their social media communications, and we unequivocally refrain from supporting any political party.

Fact Check Center – The Gambia proudly aligns with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles. These principles, established by IFCN at Poynter, encompass a set of commitments that organizations abide by to foster excellence in fact-checking.

The commitments that IFCN signatory organisations abide by are:

1. A commitment to Non-partisanship and Fairness

Signatory organizations fact-check claims using the same standard for every fact check. They do not concentrate their fact-checking on any one side. They follow the same process for every fact check and let the evidence dictate the conclusions. Signatories do not advocate or take policy positions on the issues they fact-check.

2. A commitment to Transparency of Sources

Signatories want their readers to be able to verify findings themselves. Signatories provide all sources in enough detail that readers can replicate their work, except in cases where a source’s personal security could be compromised. In such cases, signatories provide as much detail as possible.

3. A commitment to Transparency of Funding & Organization

Signatory organizations are transparent about their funding sources. If they accept funding from other organizations, they ensure that funders have no influence over the conclusions the fact-checkers reach in their reports. Signatory organizations detail the professional background of all key figures in the organization and explain the organizational structure and legal status. Signatories clearly indicate a way for readers to communicate with them.

4. A commitment to Transparency of Methodology

Signatories explain the methodology they use to select, research, write, edit, publish and correct their fact checks. They encourage readers to send claims to fact-check and are transparent on why and how they fact-check.

5. A commitment to an Open & Honest Corrections Policy

Signatories publish their corrections policy and follow it scrupulously. They correct clearly and transparently in line with the corrections policy, seeking so far as possible to ensure that readers see the corrected version.