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20/12/2024

FACTSHEET: Infant Mortality in The Gambia

Infant mortality in The Gambia in 2024 has seen a decline to 2.55%.

According to World Health Organization, Infant mortality rate is the probability of a child born in a specific year or period dying before reaching the age of one, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of that period.

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/factsheet-infant-mortality-in-the-gambia/

_Photo: UNICEF Denmark/Ghana_

20/12/2024

FACTSHEET: Only 16 Out of 262 TRRC Recommendations Implemented

The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) latest progress report highlights that only 16 recommendations issued by Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) have been implemented by the Gambia Government over a two-year period (2021 to 2023).

More: https://factcheckgambia.org/fact-check-will-government-wages-for-lowest-grade-increase-to-d6k-in-2025/

20/12/2024

FACT-CHECK: Will Government Wages for Lowest Grade Increase to a Minimum D6K in 2025?

Claim: Speaking to QTV on the State of Affairs Program on 10th December, 2024, Finance Minister, Hon Seedy S. Keita said that “no government employee come 2025 will have a wage, net take home pay of less than D6,000”.

Verdict: TRUE

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/fact-check-will-government-wages-for-lowest-grade-increase-to-d6k-in-2025/

16/12/2024

FACT-CHECK: Are All Streets in Banjul Completely Paved as Minister Sillah Claimed?

Our observation shows that work is still ongoing as streets like Lancaster and Perseverance are still yet to have new pavement. Therefore, Hon Minister Ebrima Sillah’s claim that President Barrow’s government paved all the streets in Banjul is deemed misleading.

Verdict: MISLEADING

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/fact-check-are-all-streets-in-banjul-completely-paved-as-minister-sillah-claimed/

16/12/2024

PROMISE METER: Did the Issuance of National ID Card Commenced in August as Promised?

Accessing national documents has been a challenge for many Gambians in the year 2024, with a halt in the production or issuance of the National ID Cards and Drivers License for several weeks and months.

However, did the issuance of National ID Card commenced in August was promised by the Gambia Government? No! Promise Failed.

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/promise-meter-did-the-issuance-of-national-id-card-commenced-in-august-as-promised/

_Interior Minister Hon Abodulie Sanyang speaking to Parliamentarians (Photo: © National Assembly)_

UPDATED: To add government’s response in 10th and 12th paragraphs

15/12/2024

MISLEADING! Africa50 Contract Only Restricts Building Bridge Within 50km Radius

Claim: Africa50 contract only restricts building bridge within 50km radius

Source: Gambia Government

Verdict: MISLEADING

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/misleading-africa50-contract-only-restricts-building-bridge-within-50km-radius/

05/12/2024

FACTSHEET: What’s in The Gambia-Saudi Agreement for Domestic Workers

The Gambia’s National Assembly ratified an agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 24th September 2024 on Domestic Workers Recruitment signed by the Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE), Hon Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof.

According to the document, the purpose of the Domestic Workers Recruitment Agreement “is to recruit domestic workers from the Republic of The Gambia to legally work in Saudi Arabia and to protect the rights of both employers and domestic workers and regulate the contractual relation between them”.

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/factsheet-whats-in-the-gambia-saudi-agreement-for-domestic-workers/

Photo:Tourism Minister Hon. Hamat Bah and His Royal Highness Prince Sultan Bin Salaman Bin AbdulAziz Al-Saud of Saudi © GRTS
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05/12/2024

EXPLAINER: Should Gambian Migrants Pay Recruitment Fee to Work in Spain?

The Gambia Government signed a memorandum of understanding on circular migration with the Kingdom of Spain on 28th August 2024. Barely a week after Parliamentarians ratified the MoU, a leaked letter from the Spanish Government instructed the Gambia to notify citizens not to pay for their application to work in Spain.

The agreement which is set to start in early 2025 will see Gambians travel to work in the Spanish labour market on seasonal basis. Based on the MoU signed by Spain’s Minister of Inclusion and The Gambia’s Minister of Defense, the agreement “shall apply for an initial period of one (1) year from the date it was signed. It may be extended for a period considered appropriate by the signatories.“

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/explainer-should-gambian-migrants-pay-recruitment-fee-to-work-in-spain/

Image: Hon Elma Saiz Delgado of Spain and Hon Serign Modou Njie of The Gambia (c) State House

02/12/2024

How Can Journalists & Human Rights Activists Protect Against Phishing?

Phishing (pronounced: fishing) is an attack that attempts to steal your money, or your identity, by getting you to reveal personal information such as credit card numbers, bank information, or passwords – on websites that pretend to be legitimate.

Cybercriminals typically pretend to be reputable companies, friends, or acquaintances in a fake message, which contains a link to a phishing website.

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/how-can-journalists-human-rights-activists-protect-against-phishing/

_Image taken from Techaide_

02/12/2024

FACT-CHECK: Did Total Salaries Increase by 110% Under President Barrow’s Leadership?

The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), Hon. Seedy S. Keita tabled the 2025 Budget in Parliament on Thursday 15th November, 2025 requesting approval for a 30% salary increase.

During the tabling of the budget, the Finance Minister highlighted that since President Adama Barrow took over, salaries have increased by 110%.

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/fact-check-did-total-salaries-increase-by-110-under-president-barrows-leadership/

19/11/2024

FACTSHEET: How Did Food Prices in Gambia Soar from 2020-2024?

Year-on-year food prices in The Gambia continue to increase, they hardly drop or stagnant for at least a year – as observed by Fact-Check Gambia within the years 2020 to 2024. The Gambia, like some other African countries, imports most of its basic commodities: Rice, Sugar, Flour, Onion, Potatoes, and Cooking Oil from other countries.

Read more: https://factcheckgambia.org/factsheet-how-did-food-prices-in-gambia-soar-from-2020-2024/

Photo by: Modou S. Joof | TNBES | March 2015

11/11/2024

EXPLAINER: What’s the Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life and Ecosystems?

In 2015, The Gambia took a giant step to ban the sale, importation and the use of plastic bags. However, plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, silently infiltrating our oceans and threatening the delicate balance of marine ecosystems.

Read more: https://factcheckgambia.org/explainer-plastic-pollution-on-marine-life-and-ecosystems/

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_An oyster farmer paddling across the River Gambia. Photo by: UNDP, 2023_

11/11/2024

FACT-CHECK: How Many Vehicles Were Purchased for the OIC Summit in Banjul?

During the recently concluded 15th Summit for the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) held in The Gambia from 4th to 5th of May 2024, there were mixed messages published locally and internationally about the number of Luxury Vehicles purchased for the Summit.

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/factcheck-how-many-vehicles-were-purchased-for-the-oic-summit-in-banjul/

04/11/2024

PROMISE METER: Did Transport Minister Kept Kanilai Ferry 18 Months Maintenance Promise?

Based on the information gathered by our reporter, the promise made by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure that the Kanilai Ferry will be back in service in September 2024 has not been fulfilled.

According to the latest information from the GPA MD, the Kanilai Ferry is expected back in service in March 2025.

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/promise-meter-did-transport-minister-kept-kanilai-ferry-18-months-maintenance-promise/

(Photo Credit: Modou S. Joof | TNBES | 2013)

04/11/2024

PROMISE METER: Have Promises of Stadium Renovation Completion been Met by July 2024? No!

Recent news that the Scorpions will play their next home match against Comoros at the Independence Stadium has given Gambians hope to finally enjoy home matches after a two year ban by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/promise-meter-have-promises-of-stadium-renovation-completion-been-met-by-july-2024/

25/10/2024

Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatment

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common cancers affecting individuals globally. The month is also dedicated to educating the public about its symptoms and prevention, and fund research into its causes, treatment, and cure.

Here are some of the things you need to know about breast cancer:

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/breast-cancer-symptoms-types-causes-treatment/

_Photo taken from the website, Affiliated Dermatology_

24/10/2024

FACTSHEET: Under Representation of Gambian Women in Politics and Decision-making

The Gambian population is largely female dominated. The gender represents more than half of the population and also comprise the majority of all Gambian registered voters by more than half. Their pivotal contribution to the democratization process has shaped the country’s growth and development since independence.

However, despite the visible important role they play, decision-making levels in the country remain largely male-dominated.

Read more: https://factcheckgambia.org/factsheet-under-representation-of-gambian-women-in-politics-and-decision-making/

Photo credit: UNDP

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24/10/2024

EXPLAINER: WhatsApp Hackings, How to Stop Them and Regain Control

WhatsApp is the most used application for communication in The Gambia with over 897 thousand users inside the country and this number continues to increase every day. However, WhatsApp hackings has been a challenge for many WhatsApp users (including journalists and human rights activists) who have fallen victim to hackers recently.

In this Explainer, we speak to IT and Cyber Security Expert Alex David Pratt of Fortizo Technologies about the techniques hackers use, how to stop them and regaining control of your phone.

Read more: https://factcheckgambia.org/explainer-whatsapp-hackings-how-to-stop-them-and-regain-control/

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