The dismantling of USAID by Trump has had severe financial repercussions for Senegal’s Wal Fadjri media group, resulting in the loss of millions of CFA
MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow has strongly criticized the network’s decision to cancel The ReidOut and part ways with host Joy Reid, calling the move a “bad mistake” and “indefensible.”
Gambia.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Nyima Sillah, a journalist with The Voice Newspaper, has achieved a milestone in her burgeoning career, being named the second runner-up in the 2024 Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) Journalist of the Year Award in the print category.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – The CEO of 3M Universel Group, Maimouna Ndour Faye, has launched a scathing critique of the Senegalese government following the publication of a provisional list of legally recognized media outlets. The list, issued by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, excluded her media entities, including 7TV and Az Actu, sparking allegations of political targeting.
Senegal’s Minister of Communication, Alioune Sall, has released a provisional list of officially recognized media outlets, including 112 out of 535 registered entities.
Gambia.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Nyima Sillah, a journalist with The Voice Newspaper, has been named a finalist for the 2024 Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) Journalist of the Year Award in the print category, marking a significant achievement for Gambian journalism.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The national broadcaster, GRTS, welcomes Charles M Camara as its new board chairman, taking over from Nenneh MacDouall-Gaye, who recently transitioned to the role of chairperson at the Access to Information Commission.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has raised serious concerns over reports that President Adama Barrow is contemplating legal action against The Voice newspaper following its publication of a story on September 23rd. The article claimed that President Barrow had chosen a successor as part of a broader exit strategy, a claim that has sparked political and media attention.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a significant move toward enhancing transparency and accountability in The Gambia, the Chairperson and members of the newly established Access to Information (ATI) Commission were officially sworn in today.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a press release issued on Thursday, Ousseynou Dieng, the Director of Communication at the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs, emphasized the necessity for media organizations to adhere to existing regulations.
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