The Media Council of The Gambia (MCG) has sharply criticised the Gambia Press Union (GPU) for what it described as a “baseless, misleading, and irresponsible” report aimed at discrediting the leadership of two of the country’s key media oversight institutions. In a strongly worded statement, the MCG expressed “grave disappointment”[Read More…]
Human Rights
GPU Slams Media Council & NHRC Over Alleged Intimidation Of Journalist
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has sharply condemned what it describes as an alarming attempt by senior officials of the Media Council of The Gambia (MCG) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to pressure a journalist into issuing a public statement exonerating former Justice Minister Abubacarr Marie “Ba” Tambadou.[Read More…]
Car Dealers Association Of The Gambia Seeks Permit To Protest
Representatives of the Car Dealers Association of The Gambia were on Thursday afternoon at the police headquarters in Banjul to seek a permit to stage a protest over the demolition of Car City in Yundum. The representatives were barred from entering the HQ but their leader was subsequently allowed in[Read More…]