Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, African movements have issued an urgent call to action as civic space crumbles under the popular leadership of President Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso. A joint statement signed by 18 movements and activists has condemned “kidnappings” under the regime and urged the international community to intervene, as journalists and dissenting voices are being rounded up. More is detailed in this revealing press release, which highlights how opposing voices are being forced to face jihadists in the Sahel.

The ACHPR has noted that it would investigate claims by the Gambia Press Union that Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression are in decline because of the Government’s reluctance to repeal draconian media laws and acting on threats to utilize said laws to summon media personnel to court.

The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) have been issued a protest permit by the Gambia Police Force yesterday 5th November 2024 to protest tomorrow, 7th November 2024 in Banjul for a return of the 2020 Draft Constitution.

The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) issued a statement condemning The Gambia Government’s use of Draconian Media Laws against Journalists.

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and allied media organisations and affiliates on Monday paid a courtesy call on President Adama Barrow to discuss key issues that affect press freedom.

His Excellency Adama Barrow on Monday afternoon received a joint delegation from the media fraternity, comprising the Gambia Press Union, the Media Council of The Gambia, the Newspaper Publishers Association, and the Women Journalists Association at the State House in Banjul.

The Gambia Press Union issued a statement condemning the Government’s lawsuits against the Voice Newspaper and the Alkamba Times grabbing headlines across the world in October 2024.

The Gambia Press Union issued a position paper identifying numerous recommendations on the CyberCrime Bill for improvement. Parliament is currently reviewing the Bill for adoption which in its current state will impact negatively on freedom of expression and press freedom and in The Gambia.

The Voice Newspaper Journalists have been involved in a legal tussle with President Adama Barrow over a story highlighting that Muhammed Jah of Q Group would be his successor for the 2026 Presidential Elections resulting in Police arresting and charging both the Editor and Journalist who wrote the story.

The Gambia Press Union issued a statement condemning President Adama Barrow's legal threats against the Voice Newspaper's reporter Momodou Justice Darboe and Editor Musa Sheriff resulting in their detention by Police.