Politics of Character Assassination Over Policy: Should the Media Become the Megaphone?
With almost two months to go before the 2026 presidential election, The Gambia’s political environment is becoming increasingly active, with political parties and politicians holding meetings and rallies to engage their supporters ahead of the November presidential campaign.
At many of these gatherings, the media is present to document what politicians say and share it with the public. But what happens when political discourse moves beyond policy discussions and into hate speech, tribalism, discrimination, and personal attacks?
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