Cherishing the Memories: A tribute to Saffie Jagne dipseysblog.wordpress.com/20… As you read through please do not forget to say a prayer for my dear Saffie Jagne who passed a week ago today.

Today marks the International Day of the African Child, Afriyan renews its commitment to championing every child’s right to thrive and ensuring that no child is left behind. #DayOfTheAfricanChild #DAC2026 #AfriYANGambia

Eid Mubarak #eid #blackedouteid

I Reject the Ministry of Information’s Proposed Media Accreditation & Online Registration! My name is Sainey M.K. Marenah, founder and editor of The Alkamba Times. I was forced into exile under the brutal dictatorship of former President Yahya Jammeh because I dared to tell the truth. I lived the nightmare of draconian media laws that turned journalists into targets — arrests, threats, torture, forced disappearance, and in some cases death. Many of my colleagues never made it home. I know exactly what government control of the press looks like. Today, under the so-called new government, the Ministry of Information is once again pushing “media accreditation” and mandatory online registration for journalists and media houses. They call it regulation. I call it the same old chains in new wrapping. I REJECT this proposal in the strongest possible terms. No government has the right to decide who is a journalist and who is not. No ministry should hold the power to register, monitor, or revoke the right of independent voices to operate online. This is not about professionalism — it is about control. It is about creating a list today that can become a blacklist tomorrow. I survived Jammeh’s era precisely because some of us refused to be silenced. I will not now, after everything we sacrificed, hand over the keys of press freedom to any administration — no matter how democratic it claims to be. The Alkamba Times will NOT apply for accreditation. We will NOT register. We will continue to serve the Gambian people with fearless, independent journalism as we have done for years — from abroad and from home. To my fellow journalists, media owners, civil society, and every Gambian who believes in democracy: This is the moment to stand up. Say NO to media accreditation. Say NO to online registration. Say NO to any law that seeks to license free speech. Press freedom is not a privilege granted by government. It is a right guaranteed by our Constitution and paid for with the blood and exile of too many brave Gambians. Let history not repeat itself. #PressFreedom #NoToMediaControl #AlkambaTimes #Gambia Sainey M.K. Marenah Founder & Editor, The Alkamba Times (Exiled survivor of Jammeh’s dictatorship)

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Many faces. One message. Women and girls— united in the fight for #ZeroTolerance Because silence is not an option, and neither is injustice. Today we celebrate each and every one of you. Every woman and girl who continues to lead the fight against FGM. #SheAwards220 #Gambia

🎤 She’s bringing the bars. The message. The entertainment. Live at the SHE Awards 🔥 Awa Bling Singer | Songwriter | Rapper | Activist 📅 7th February 📍 OIC Conference Center Come for the vibe. Stay for the impact. #SHEAwards2026 #LiveEntertainment #AwaBling #Gambia

Asking where to get tickets? 🎟️ You can purchase your tickets online at Tikketx.com for quick and easy access. Prefer to buy in person? Visit Buy Parfum at Kairaba Avenue for physical tickets. Be part of a night that celebrates defiance ✨ #SheAwards220 #Gambia

When art speaks, the world listens 🎤🔥 Your Artist of the Year nominees; creatives who use their art to challenge and shift the norm. 🎟️ Tickets: Tikketx.com or Buy Parfum, Kairaba Avenue #SheAwards220 #Gambia

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Excellence knows no age. 🌟 We’re excited to unveil the Youth Excellence Award nominees, recognizing young people whose leadership and passion, are shaping tomorrow, today. Click the link 👉 Tikketx.com or visit Buy Parfum at Kairaba Avenue to grab your tickets.

A year of rising voices and bold choices. A year of women who refused to be silent. Introducing the She Awards 2026 Theme ✨ Click the link to get your ticket 👉 Tikketx.com or visit Buy Parfum at Kairaba Avenue to grab your tickets. #SheAwards220 #Gambia

With the support of @UNFPATheGambia, We concluded 2025 with the successful implementation of the AfriYAN Youth Mentorship Program, a six-week journey empowering adolescents with knowledge, life skills, and confidence to navigate adolescence safely and responsibly.

May the joy and meaning of Christmas fill our hearts with compassion and our communities with peace. AfriyAN extends warm festive greetings and best wishes for a hopeful, just, and empowered New Year ahead.

Just spent the last few hours with some incredible young minds discussing mentorship. This was easily the most rewarding experience I’ve had in months. It reminded me of the things that truly make me content. #AfriyanYouthMentorship

Ending FGM & Child Marriage Strong laws and political commitment are key to protecting girls. Hon. Abdoulie Ceesay speaks on legislative action to end FGM and child marriage. #EndFGM #EndChildMarriage #16days #speakupadolescents

On Human Rights Day, we affirm that SRHR is a human right essential for dignity, autonomy & wellbeing. At AfriYAN, we advocate for youth to access quality SRHR services, make informed choices, and live free from stigma. #HumanRightsDay #AfriYAN #SRHR #YouthRights

18 Days Left! The countdown is ON ⏳🕐 Nominations for the 5th Edition of SheAwards Gambia are open! Know a woman or girl who inspires and breaks barriers and uplifts her community? Nominate her now ✨🇬🇲 Click the link: tinyurl.com/SheAwards Nominations close 22 Dec 2025.

The wait is over! 🌟 Nominations are OPEN! Do you know an incredible woman whose impact deserves to be celebrated? Don’t hesitate, nominate her now. Let’s give these women their flowers! Click the link 👉 tinyurl.com/SheAwards #SheAwards220 #Gambia

As we prepare for another year of honouring women who rise, lead, fight, create, and transform, we are excited to unveil the list of categories for our 5th Edition in 2026. Stay tuned. Nominations are opening tomorrow ✨ #SheAwards220 #Gambia