West Africa, ECOWAS, Security, Africa Askanwi Gambia West Africa, ECOWAS, Security, Africa Askanwi Gambia

West African Countries Declare French Troops Personae non-gratae

Over the past weeks, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Chad have started ordering French troops to leave their countries. This is an addition to other West African nations that have called for the departure of French troops from their territories, signalling a broader shift in the region's approach to sovereignty, security, and foreign influence. More in the report.

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Security, Religion Askanwi Gambia Security, Religion Askanwi Gambia

Bishop Manga Calls on Political and Community Leaders to Tone Down Unhealthy and Distateful Rhetoric

During his 2025 New Year Speech and 2024 Christmas Speech, Bishop Bannie E.F. Manga of the Methodist Church of The Gambia, who doubles as the Chair of The Gambia Christian Council, highlighted his concerns that “the rhetoric emanating from our political and community leaders is unhealthy” and “distasteful”.

More in the report.

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FactCheck, Parliament, Court Reporting Askanwi Gambia FactCheck, Parliament, Court Reporting Askanwi Gambia

FactCheck: Did Fatoumatta Njai Win High Court Case Against PPP?

This FactCheck interrogates a misleading headline by a leading newspaper, Foroyaa, claiming that Hon. Njai won a case against the PPP and it’s leadership. After getting hold of the judgment, our reporters brought out the facts and highlighted that the headline was indeed misleading. More in the report.

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Budget, Business Economy Askanwi Gambia Budget, Business Economy Askanwi Gambia

Gov’t Spent 37% of Millions Spent on Fuel & Lubricants on Youth & Sports from 2020 to 2023

Our first feature publication on our series, The Budget is a Scam, highlights how the Gambia Government spends millions on fuel and lubricants, vehicles, and maintenance of vehicles as opposed to the amount it spends on firefighting, ambulances, rescue vehicles, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

More in this feature publication featuring inforgraphics by Askanwi Media.

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