Women Journalist Association of The Gambia

03/05/2026

Earlier today, we joined the Gambia Press Union to Commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2026. Under the local theme Honouring Our Legends; Defending our Freedom, we recognize the sacrifice and gains our fallen heroes and made renewed commitments to strengthening Media Freedom.

| | Banna Sabally Camara | Gambia Press Union | Media Academy for Journalism and Communication - MAJaC

26/04/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐉𝐀𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄

The Women Journalists Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) is pleased to welcome its newly elected Executive Committee following elections held on Saturday 25th April, 2026. The new Executive, led by President Ms. Annette Camara, will serve a three-year term from 2026–2029. Other elected officers include:

Vice President: Adama M. Joof
Secretary General: Banna Sabally
Treasurer: Mam Jarra Camara
Auditor: Arret Jatta
Co-opted: Fatou Bojang and Fatou Gassama

“We are honored by the trust members have placed in us,” said President Annette. “Our priority is clear: safer newsrooms, more women in leadership, and journalism that holds power to account without fear. We invite every member, partner, and ally to walk this journey with us.” Annette Camara.

We thank the outgoing Executive for their service and dedication to women in media. The new team is ready and willing to serve!

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Gambia Press Union | Camara Muso| Banna Adama

24/04/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐉𝐀𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐆𝐌 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖

The Women Journalists association of The Gambia - 𝐖𝐨𝐉𝐀𝐆 will be conducting a Congress and AGM on 25th April 2026 at Hypolink starting at 8:30 am.

Theme: “𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒍𝒚, 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒍𝒚: 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒂’𝒔 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚”

This Congress will convene Women Journalists, editors, bloggers, and media leaders from across The Gambia to address critical issues affecting Women in Media and to elect a new leadership for the association.

| Muso Banna | | Gambia Press Union

02/04/2026

08/03/2026

On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the veterans and pioneers of women in the media, we pause to honor the remarkable women whose voices paved the way for generations to follow.

Under the spirit of this year’s reflection “Give to Grow” we recognize the women who gave their knowledge, their time, and their courage to mentor, coach, and inspire young women journalists across The Gambia.

Today, we proudly celebrate two iconic pioneers of broadcasting: Aji Lala Haydara and Amie Joof-Cole.

Their dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to journalism have not only shaped the media landscape but have also empowered countless women to find their voices, tell their stories, and lead with confidence.

Your legacy is not just in the work you have done, but in the women you have uplifted along the way.

Today, we honor you.
Today, we thank you.
And today, we celebrate the path you created for the women of today and tomorrow.

Happy International Women’s Day. 💜

| Gambia Press Union | Camara Muso | Banna Sabally Isatou Keita Meita Touray

29/12/2025

27/12/2025

𝐖𝐨𝐉𝐀𝐆, 𝐆𝐏𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

Today we wrapped up our three month Safety Project with a Multi stakeholder Symposium on the Safety of Female Journalists in The Gambia. Together with our partners, Gambia Press Union and UNESCO, we have brought together Political Leaders, Civil Society and the Media to discuss ways to boost the safety and Security of Female Journalists.

The Symposium today focused on Assaults and Impunity, Newsroom and Online Safety and Legal Challenges and Risks to Safety of Women Journalists. The topics were discussed by The Females Lawyers Association, WoJAG and GPU.

This event preceded the training of Women Journalists working both the Print and Broadcast Media on physical and online Safety and Media Owners and Managers on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

| Camara Isatou Banna |

10/12/2025

Today we reflect on the impressive performance of Gambian women Journalists at the 10th edition of the Gambia Press Union Awards.

Congratulations to Journalists Kaddy Jawo, Halimatou Ceesay, Maimuna Bah, Nyima Sillah and Aisha Tamba for winning each an award in the category they were nominated in.

We equally congratulate Agnes Thomasi, Manager of West Africa Democracy Radio for being honoured with the Press Freedom Heroes Award and the GPU Ambassadors Award in recognition of her unwavering dedication to journalism and her commitment to defending press freedom.

| | Banna Muso |

27/10/2025

Today we staged the second edition of the WoJAG Annual Safe Space for Gambian Women in Media. The activity brought together Twenty-Five (25) Women Journalists to exchange ideas, identify challenges and explore solutions on issues.

This year’s Safe Space was attended by seasoned broadcasters Fatou Sanneh Ceesay and Fatou Janneh Mbaye. The duo mentored the participants on Leadership in the newsroom and provided tips on how women can serve as ambassadors of women advancement in Media.
| | Banna Camara Isatou Gambia

14/10/2025

𝐖𝐨𝐉𝐀𝐆, 𝐆𝐏𝐔 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬

The Women Journalists Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) in collaboration with Gambia Press Union(GPU) has kick started a three month project to protect and promote the Safety and Security of Women Journalists in The Gambia.

This project seeks to train thirty-three (33) women journalists on physical and online safety and Media Owners and Managers on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The project will be wrapped with a Multi stakeholder Symposium on the Safety of Female Journalists.

On Tuesday, during the official opening of a four-day training on physical & online safety and security, Ms. Annette Camara, the President of WoJAG said, “our goal at WoJAG is simple but urgent, and that is to empower women journalists to work safely, confidently, and independently, both online and offline,”

“Safety is not a privilege; it is a professional right. When women feel secure in their work, they are better positioned to tell the stories that matter stories that shape our democracy, amplify marginalized voices, and hold power to account” she added.

This project is supported by National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM) under the UNESCO Participatory Programme.
| | Banna Isatou Meita