Explainer: Are Permits Required for Public Gatherings and All Protests?
Often, protesters are denied permits by the police, but are permits required for public gatherings and all protests? Our reporter sought answers from the police and a lawyer on the legislative framework guaranteeing freedom of assembly and the legal limitations. More in this explainer.
Why PURA Introduced a Data Price Floor for GSM Companies, Sparking Public Uproar?
For years, consumers in The Gambia have endured some of the highest mobile data prices in the sub-region, with little to no regulatory intervention. But just as they began to enjoy significantly reduced rates, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) stepped in, introducing a price floor of D50 per 1GB, a move that affected the GSM operators’ promotional and penetration data prices, sparking national outrage. More in the feature report.
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