Speaking at the Gambia Press Union’s 8th Gambia National Journalism Awards on Saturday, Minister Jammeh said that in the Global Press Index of 2023, The Gambia stands among the top 45 countries out of 180 globally, securing a place in the first five in Africa.

The Awards Night is meant to celebrate courage and excellence in Gambian journalism across all types of news and information media including the print, online/multimedia platforms, radio, television, and photography.