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08/03/2025

FALSE! Seizure of ex-president Jammeh’s Assets Violates ‘Coalition 2016’s Pact’ with Ecowas, UN and AU

On March 5, the discussion around the 14-point declaration resurfaced on the floor of the National Assembly. The lawmaker representing Foni Jarrol— Kebba Tumanding Sanneh— asked if the declaration is being “protected”, perhaps meant to say “observed”, the language minister Dawda Jallow said he did not understand.

However, in the various interventions made by a number of lawmakers trying to ask a much better framed question, Hon Almameh Gibba— the lawmaker for Foni Kansala— claims the 8th point of the declaration protects Jammeh from seizure of his assets, his family and supporters.

The claims made by Hon Almameh Gibba and insinuated by Hon Kebba Tumanding Sanneh that seizure of Jammeh assets violate point eighth of declaration issued on January 21 is FALSE .

READ MORE: https://factcheckgambia.org/false-seizure-of-ex-president-jammehs-assets-violates-coalition-2016s-pact-with-ecowas-un-and-au/

_With each step Jammeh took towards the door of the aircraft, his supporters, airport authorities and his protocol, wept heavily. (Photo Credit: L. Jahateh / FPI / Jan. 2017)_

22/02/2025

FALSE & MISLEADING! ‘Jammeh Kept Price of Rice at D950; Senegal Soldiers Caused Ambush’

Verdict: Not only was it false to suggest that the price of a bag of rice was between D800 to D950, it was misleading to suggest that Jammeh controlled its price under his 22–year rule.

The comment on the cause of the ambush of Senegalese soldiers by rebels is misleading as it left out several vital pieces of information necessary to understand the reason for the deployment and the reason for the pursuit of the truck which led soldiers into an ambush.

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/false-senegal-soldiers-caused-ambush/

_National Assembly member for Foni Kansala, Almameh Gibba, speaks to Peter Gomez on West Coast Radio (Photo: Screengrab)_

17/02/2025

FACTSHEET: Audit Processes & What Auditors Look for in Financial Audits

In 2023, President Adama Barrow said that “audit reports are opinions” and that “auditors can make mistakes or be biased.”

More recently, during an interview on West Coast Radio’s Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, the Minister for Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay reiterated this notion, stating that audit reports are “opinions” and that “auditors just look for paper trail.”

_This factsheet seeks to explain audit processes and some of the things financial auditors look for when conducting audits._

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/factsheet-audit-processes-what-auditors-look-for-in-financial-audits/

_Photo: Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, speaks to Peter Gomez on West Coast Radio 92.1 on Feb., 4, 2025 (Screengrab photo)_

07/02/2025

FALSE! ‘Gambia is About 50% Food Poor’

Claim: The Gambia is about 50% food poor

Source: Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainu Darboe

Verdict: FALSE

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/false-gambia-is-about-50-food-poor/

Darboe speaks to journalist Alieu Ceesay on 'State of Affairs' program (a Screengrab photo)

29/01/2025

FALSE! ‘Diaspora Responsible for 70% of Gambia’s GDP’

Claim: …The Gambian diaspora is responsible for 70% of the country’s gross domestic product.

Source: Leader of the APP-SOBEYA alliance, Essa Mbye Faal

Verdict: FALSE

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/false-diaspora-responsible-for-70-of-gambias-gdp/

14/01/2025

Claim: “President Barrow won [the 2021 election] with the largest majority ever recorded in the history of this country. In terms of popular votes, the largest majority.”

Source: The leader of the Gambia Moral Congress, Mai Ahmad Fatty

Verdict: FALSE

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/false-barrows-2021-election-was-the-largest-majority-won-by-gambian-president/

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_Photo: Mai Ahmad Fatty, leader of Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) - screengrab taken from The Standard Newspaper_

23/12/2024

FACT-CHECK: Is Over D5 Billion Allocated to Health in 2025?

Claim: “If you look at the current budget, which is called the programme-based budget, how much is allocated for Healthcare? Over D5 Billion Dalasis. In fact it takes the chunk of the Budget.”

Source: Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services

Verdict: MISLEADING

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/fact-check-is-over-d5-billion-allocated-to-health-in-2025/

_Screengrab: Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay on QTV’s This Morning Show_

23/12/2024

FACT-CHECK: Did Fatoumatta Njai Win High Court Case Against PPP?

Claim: “Expelled Touma Njai wins case against PPP“: Fatoumatta Njai alias Touma Njai has won a landmark case against her political party (PPP) as the court held that the expulsion from the party was null and void.

Source: Foroyaa Newspaper

Verdict: MISLEADING

Read More: https://factcheckgambia.org/fact-check-did-fatoumatta-njai-win-high-court-case-against-ppp/

_Hon Fatoumatta Njai in yellow (Photo by GPN)_

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/

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