MFWA, Stakeholders issue communiqué on press freedom and democratic governance in West Africa
The Media Foundation for West Africa adopted a communiqué on the state of press freedom and democratic governance in West Africa during their conference held in Abuja, Nigeria, on 11th August 2026.
More in the communiqué.
Sang Mendy: Election Reporting Must Go Beyond ‘Barrow Says, Darboe Says’
With political rhetoric expected to dominate campaigns ahead of The Gambia's December elections, the Managing Director of the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC), Sang Mendy, has challenged journalists to rethink how they cover the race.
More in the publication.
Environment Minister's Defamation Suit Against Journalist Continues with Fresh Applications
The defamation suit filed by Minister Rohey John Manjang against The Alkamba Times journalist, Kebba Ansu Manneh, continued before the High Court Annex in Banjul on Monday, 23rd June 2026, with both parties filing fresh applications ahead of the substantive hearing.
More in court report.
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