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.

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As inflation remains above target and dependence on imports deepens, The Gambia continues to struggle with the high cost of goods, particularly for staple commodities like rice, sugar, and flour. To curb this, the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), Buha Saidy, has recommended more investment in domestic food production as a key route to price stability. Nevertheless, persistent budget execution gaps, issues of transparency, and longstanding weaknesses in the agricultural sector raise doubts about whether this strategy can achieve the desired results. More in this feature publication.