Deputy Seedy Njie at Risk of Minority Caucus Motion After Quorum Failure
Askanwi can confirm that The Gambia’s National Assembly failed to achieve a quorum today, 15th June 2026, after members of the Minority Caucus held a meeting discussing the allegations surrounding Deputy Speaker Seedy Njie.
More in this breaking story.
Will NAWEC End Blackouts by Mid-June as Promised?
As Gambians continue to endure prolonged power outages, questions continue to mount over the National Water and Electricity Company’s (NAWEC) promise to restore stable electricity supply by mid-June, after publishing a load-shedding roster that extends to the end of June 2026.
NAWEC Public Relations Officer Mr Buba Badjie held an exclusive interview with Askanwi Media on 10th June, responding to the public’s concerns, just five days before the deadline.
More in this exclusive report.
AKI Lawsuit Nears Judgement After Final Witness Testifies
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) lawsuit against The Gambia Government and two pharmaceutical companies has moved closer to judgement after the final witness concluded testimony before the Banjul High Court. Justice Ebirma Jaiteh officially declared the trial stage closed following evidence from Dr Mustapha Bittaye, the last witness in the case brought by 27 parents.
More in the court report.
Dr Bittaye Challenges AKI Report Conclusion in Heated Court Exchange
A tense courtroom exchange unfolded at the High Court in Banjul as the Chief Medical Director of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Dr Mustapha Bittaye, openly challenged the conclusion of the government’s acute kidney injury outbreak report on the deaths of more than 70 children linked to contaminated medicines.
More in the court report.
Reflection on World Press Freedom Day: Focus on the Disinformation Response Centre – part 2
In the first part of this two‑part commentary, author Lamin Jahateh highlighted the real and growing threats that mis‑ and disinformation pose to The Gambia, particularly amid rising political and social tensions and the growing influence of artificial intelligence.
This second part presents possible safeguards and solutions for the centre, drawing on lessons and best practices from across Africa and around the world.
More in this feature publication.
Reflection on World Press Freedom Day: Focus on the Disinformation Response Centre
This year’s World Press Freedom Day came just as the Gambian government launched the National Misinformation and Disinformation Response Centre (NMDRC), which operates through a fact-checking platform called Fact Guard. The initiative has generated significant debate. Some stakeholders have welcomed it, based on the government’s stated commitment to protecting the information environment, while others remain cautious and sceptical.
More in this expert opinion.
AKI Trial: Expert Witness Says Gov’t AKI Report “Not 100% Conclusive”
Tension gripped the Banjul High Court as the Chief Medical Director of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Dr Mustapha Bittaye, challenged the government’s task force findings on the deaths of over 70 children, insisting the report is “not 100% conclusive”.
Dr Bittaye made the assertion during a heated cross-examination by Counsel Anna Njie, representing the plaintiffs, as proceedings continued before Justice Jaiteh on Wednesday, 29th April 2026.
More in the court report.
FactCheck: Ministry of Information’s 2026 Press Freedom Press Release
The Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services released a set of statistics on The Gambia’s press freedom rankings in a press statement earlier today. The data referenced is published annually by the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and can be accessed online. However, a review by our newsroom has identified two inaccuracies in the data presented.
More in this FactCheck.
The Gambia’s Maternal Mortality on the Rise, Contrary to the Health and Information Ministry’s Claims
Three claims from Cabinet Ministers Dr Ceesay and Dr Samateh that The Gambia’s Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is on a steady decline have been debunked after the health minister corrected MMR data submitted to Parliament. Askanwi Media's investigation into the government’s claims of a sustained decline in MMR in late 2025 has resulted in a parliamentary inquiry after our request for information was ignored completely.
More in this investigation.
Finance Minister: Gambia Fails to Hit 2025 Non-Tax Revenue Target by 42%
The Gambia’s finance minister, Hon. Seedy Keita, informed Parliament that the government under-collected by over D3.3 billion in non-tax revenue in 2025, representing over 42% of the overall non-tax revenue target. Our data-driven feature publication analyses the total revenue collected during President Adama Barrow’s nine years in office.
More in this budget update.
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