Articles by Gambia Press Union
The long arm of justice for murdered Gambian journalist
In a historic decision, a German court convicted a former member of Gambia’s hit squad for his role in the murder of journalist Deyda Hydara.
Gambian journalist Bakary Mankajang detained
A routine call from the police culminates in the arbitrary arrest of Bakary Mankajang, the founder of ‘Mankajang Daily’.
GPU and RSF hold workshop for media sector heads
The concept of the Journalism Trust Initiative was introduced to Gambian publishers and media managers with the purpose of promoting professionalism and quality journalism.
GPU analysis of Criminal Offences Bill highlights contentious clauses
The Gambia’s proposed Criminal Offences Bill contains sections on sedition, false publication and broadcasting that could have a chilling effect on the practice of journalism.
GPU says political parties need to ensure journalists’ safety at their events
In their IDEI 2022 message, the Gambia Press Union says The Gambian government’s failure to prosecute perpetrators of crimes against journalists has perpetuated a cycle of violence against the media.
Gambian journalist harassed by police
Gambian journalist Yusef Taylor facing continued harassment by the police over his investigation of a land dispute between government and a CSO.
The Gambia: President Barrow publicly threatens critic
The Media Foundation of West Africa and the Gambia Press Union worry about the consequences of President Adama Barrow’s televised threat against government critic Madi Jobarteh.
Attack on journalists by politicians on the rise in The Gambia
The Gambia Press Union called out opposition leader Ousainou Darboe for his verbal attack against radio journalist Pa Nderry Touray.