GPU, Media & CSOs Reject Government’s State-Controlled Media Plans
As the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) prepares to conclude its public consultation today, 10th April 2026, the Gambia Press Union, the media and civil society organisations have issued a statement rejecting the government’s proposals and consultation.
According to the statement, the regulations will give the state the authority to decide who becomes a journalist underpinned by a registration regime allowing the state to suspend and revoke licenses for media platforms and social media users.
More in this statement.
GPU President Calls for Journalist Compliance with New Media Policies
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has launched three major media policy documents aimed at strengthening professionalism, ethics, and accountability in journalism, with its President, Ms Isatou Keita, urging journalists to strictly comply with the new frameworks to rebuild and safeguard public trust in the media.
More in the news report.
MCA Lauds Increased Inspection
The Ministry of Information convened a monthly press conference on 9th October 2024 at the Sir Dawda Conference Centre in Bijilo which featured the Medicines Control Agency (MCA) who highlighted numerous updates on the regulation of medicines in the country.
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