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.
What Next for Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso After ECOWAS Exit?
The three West African countries of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have broken away from ECOWAS after military leaders took over via coups and started a new Coalition of Alliance of Sahel States, marking a new chapter for African States in West Africa. More in the report.
How NAMs Cut and Distributed Over D740 Million on the 2025 Budget Appropriation
This publication reveals how Parliamentarians deducted over D740 million from the Draft 2025 Appropriation Bill and distributed the same amount on the Approved 2025 Appropriation Bill. Our calculations and research make use of Parliament’s report recommending cuts and additions. More in the report.
Bipolar Disorder, a Mental Health Condition Affecting Millions
This publication aims to give some brief description of Bipolar Disorder in an attempt to sensitize and destigmatize popular belief against people suffering from this mental health condition. More in the report.
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.
The Gambia Family Planning Association Pushes for HIV Awareness Amidst Low Turnout
The Gambia Family Planning Association (GFPA), a NGO committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health rights since its inception in 1968, conducted an HIV and AIDS screening event on Saturday, 28th December 2024, at Banjul’s Family Planning Regional Chapter at Long Street. More in the report.
Bishop Manga Calls for Protection of Historic Cemeteries in The Gambia
As The Gambia approaches its 60 years of independence, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of The Gambia and Chairman of The Gambia Christian Council, Most Rev'd Bannie E. F. Manga, called on the authorities to “protect and dignify” its historic cemeteries.
FactCheck: Is Over D5 Billion Allocated to Health in 2025?
Information Minister Dr. Cessay claimed that the 2025 Budget allocates over D5 billion to help. Our reporter got hold of the 2025 Draft Budget to highlight that the Minister had it wrong and only D4.8 billion was allocated to Health in 2025. More in this report.
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.
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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