Point clocks 34, remembers Deyda, renews fight for press freedom

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The Gambia’s *The Point* newspaper exemplifies a resilient, award-winning press that has survived extreme state persecution, including the assassination of its co-founder, to become a vital voice for democracy and justice. While the current administration offers a more enabling environment than the repressive Jammeh era, genuine press freedom remains contingent on abolishing draconian laws and delivering justice for past crimes against journalists. The newspaper’s 34-year survival is a testament to immense personal sacrifice and underscores that a free pressContinue Reading