The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial, in which 27 bereaved parents have filed a lawsuit against the Gambian Government and two pharmaceutical companies, proceeded today with only counsel for the plaintiffs filing their final written submissions for adoption.

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When President Adama Barrow pardoned 105 prisoners to mark the occasion of Yawm al-Ashura, the public was informed only of the total number released. Their identities, nationalities, ages, and offences remained unknown, prompting questions about transparency and public safety. Until today!

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After five Manjai teams boycotted the 2025 Nawettan Tournament, the ownership dispute over Manjai Park escalated into protests, with youths burning tyres and police making arrests at the start of the year. The standoff ultimately forced the closure of the park until May 2026. With no successor to the 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the key stakeholders, the 2026 Nawettan now faces the risk of disruption as a legal suit is expected tomorrow.

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The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has released a brief explanation of donor funding received after a request for information from Askanwi Media during an interview with the NAWEC PRO, Mr Buba Badjie, on 10th June 2026. After Askanwi Media followed up after the interview, the NAWEC PRO issued this response today: 23rd June 2026 to Askanwi Media, which is being reproduced below as received.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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