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Modou Joof

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Freelance Journalist: Ex-editor @VoiceGambia; Blogs @thenorthbankeve; https://t.co/OoZkpl6vZa; Africa in Fact | Bloomberg News | VOA

Joined May 2014
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BAD MEDICINE Ebrima Sagnia was frantic as he carried his son through the doors of a hospital one evening last September. A few days earlier, Lamin had been a rambunctious 3-year-old, chasing a ball around the yard. By @zachmider, @sw_gs, & @JoofMS bloomberg.com/news/features/…


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EXPLAINER: Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life and Ecosystems In 2015, The Gambia took a giant step to ban the sale, importation & use of plastic bags which remains an environmental issue. More: factcheckgambia.org/explainer-plas… Photo: Oyster farmer, River Gambia: UNDP 2023

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FACT-CHECK: How Many Vehicles Were Purchased for the OIC Summit in Banjul? ...there were mixed messages published locally and internationally about the number of Luxury Vehicles purchased for the Summit. Read More: factcheckgambia.org/factcheck-how-… #Reportinggrant2024 #WithUnescoSupport

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Good news, Bad Medicine. Honored to have been part of this global reporting effort with @zachmider, @KendallTTaggart, @petermrobison, @flynnmcroberts, @sw_gs, @JoofMS and many more.

.@uclaanderson Presents The 2024 Loeb Award For The Explanatory Category To: “BAD MEDICINE” FROM: @business #LoebAwards



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.@uclaanderson Presents The 2024 Loeb Award For The Explanatory Category To: “BAD MEDICINE” FROM: @business #LoebAwards


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#TheGambia🇬🇲: Two journalists arrested and charged with 'false publication' against the president over a media article. We join @gmpressunion in urging the authorities to drop the charges against the journalists and release editor-in-chief Sheriff Hydara. ifj.org/media-centre/n…


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#Gambia journalists charged with false news over president’s exit plan report cpj.org/2024/10/gambia… CPJ calls on Gambian authorities to drop all charges against The Voice newspaper editors, Musa Sekou Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe, and to repeal Section 181A of the…


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EXPLAINER: Use of ‘Taba’ among Gambian Women & Health Implications Tabaa, or pulverized tobacco was only used by elderly men/women, for its nicotine. Now, a similar powdered tobacco product is used by Gambian women intravaginally. Read More Here: factcheckgambia.org/explainer-use-…

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FACTSHEET: Common STIs in The Gambia & Ways of Prevention Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) is crucial to maintaing a healthy lifestyle. Read More Here: factcheckgambia.org/factsheet-comm… #reportinggrant2024 #withunescosupport Image illustration by US CDC

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EXPLAINER: Mpox - Signs, Symptoms and Transmission In August, Africa CDC declared Mpox outbreak a public health emergency after cases reported in 12 countries. Read More: factcheckgambia.org/explainer-mpox… #reportinggrant2024 #withunescosupport Photo: WHO / Guerchom Ndebo

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#Gambia’s Long Journey to a New Supreme Law Gambians wanted change as leaders promised before 2016 vote. Seven years after a 22-year dictatorship, the nation still trying to get new constitution in 2025. More: factcheckgambia.org/7-years-of-sta… #reportinggrant2024 #withunescosupport

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FACTSHEET: Fish Meal & Fish Oil Production in #Gambia Export: 1, 346 tons of fish oil and 4, 441 tons of fish meal in 6 years - from an estimated 30, 000 tons of fish from 2014 to 2021. Read More: factcheckgambia.org/factsheet-fish… #reportinggrant2024 #withunescosupport #factchecking

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FACTSHEET: The Russian Company that ‘Failed to Pay Tax’ After a $30m Oil Import It has been a year of alleged tax evasion by Russian trader, Apogee FZC, after a $30m petroleum products importation in April 2023. Read More: factcheckgambia.org/factsheet-the-… - Photo: Ministry of Justice

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Claim: President Adama Barrow has constructed over 800km of paved roads Source: Ministry of Information Verdict: True Read More: factcheckgambia.org/president-barr… #reportinggrant2024 #withunescosupport #factcheckinBerg Bertil Harding Highway Overpass (📸: OICGambia Secretariat)

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Claim: ‘2024 Draft Constitution was Produced out of Wide-ranging Consultation’ Source: Dawda A. Jallow, Minister of Justice Verdict: Misleading Read More: factcheckgambia.org/misleading-202… #reportinggrant2024 #withunescosupport #factchecking

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EXPLAINER: How to Acquire a Residence Permit in Gambia If you are a non-Gambian & wants to live & work in #Gambia, you need a residence permit Read More: factcheckgambia.org/explainer-how-… #reportinggrant2024 #withunescosupport #factchecking Photo taken from Banjul City Council

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EXPLAINER: Why President Barrow is Not on Track to Deliver a New Constitution in December 2024 We scrutinised the progress made & the required procedures for a referendum to be held. Read More: factcheckgambia.org/explainer-why-… #reportinggrant2024 #withunescosupport #factchecking

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This award belongs to so many, including but not limited to @KendallTTaggart @zachmider @petermrobison @PriyankaPulla @sw_gs @JoofMS @flynnmcroberts @susanberfield @rfriedman305 @CynthiaLKoons We are ever-grateful to the brave individuals who shared their stories with us.


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