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Our Fact-Checker Momodou Janneh and Communications Officer Yankuba Corr has been selected among 13 media professionals from a pool of 25 shortlisted candidates across West Africa to participate in the 2026 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and OSINT Fellowship.

The Gambia will join participants from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Liberia in this year’s fellowship program.

This achievement reflects Info-Checked’s continued commitment to strengthening fact-checking, digital verification, and information integrity across the region while empowering media professionals with advanced OSINT and investigative skills.

All the best team!

Claim: People Found at The Brufut Protest Were Political Party Leaders

Source: Hon. Kebba Lang Fofana (Nominated Member)

Verdict: Misleading

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Misleading: People Found at The Brufut Protest Were Not Political Party Leaders – InfoChecked A screengrab Photo: National Assembly Chambers: Kebba Lang Fofana, Nominated National Assembly MemberClaim: Hon. Kebba Lang Fofana, Nominated National Assembly Member (MP), claimed that “The people you will find there are political party leaders.”Verdict: MisleadingFull Text:On Wednesday, 1st Ap...

Happy 61st Independence Day, The Gambia! 🇬🇲

Today, we join the Gambian community both at home and in the diaspora to celebrate this significant milestone in our nation’s history.
As we mark this day of freedom and sovereignty, we do so with pride and gratitude for how far we have come since gaining independence. At the same time, we recognize that the journey toward national development, unity, and sustainable progress is ongoing. There is still much work to be done.

On this occasion, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to building a society rooted in the principles of democracy, transparency, accountability, and good governance. We envision a nation where truth prevails and where citizens are empowered with accurate and reliable information.

In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation has become more alarming than ever. False information can undermine trust, distort public discourse, and hinder national development. We therefore urge the general public to verify information before sharing it and to play an active role in safeguarding our information environment.

Together, let us uphold the values of truth, responsibility, and patriotism as we continue working toward a stronger and more informed Gambia.

🗳️ Kaiaf & Bantanjang Wards By-Elections Report

Info-Checked's Elections Analysis Center (EAC) closely monitored the recent by-elections in Kaiaf and Bantanjang. The elections were peaceful, and the information environment remained largely accurate, with only two cases of misinformation identified and corrected. Social media platforms were used responsibly, and voters demonstrated confidence in the electoral process.
Key highlights:

• Peaceful elections with minimal misinformation
• Timely, credible information supported a stable environment
• Strong social media engagement, without spreading false narratives

For more insights and recommendations, read the full report on our website: https://infochecked.org/?p=5268

Let's keep the information flowing responsibly! 🌐🔍