Gambia: Footprints of Challenge, Resilience, and Hope –

By Musa S. Sheriff

In 2025, the sudden halt of The Voice newspaper’s advertisements, without explanation, drew immediate attention. Speculation and concern swirled, as readers and observers wondered whether this was an indirect threat or a sign of deeper challenges confronting press freedom. Yet, by the end of the year, the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief were honored with the Press Freedom Hero Award—a testament to their steadfast dedication to truth and accountability amid…