On Saturday, the Alkamba Times, one of the country’s leading online media platforms, held its first in-house media training at the Gambia Press Union Premises, marking a significant step in its mission to champion ethical journalism.
The event, themed โEmpowering Ethical Journalism,โ brought together journalists, editors, and photographers to hone their skills and reinforce their commitment to truth and professionalism.
Founder and Editor-in-Chief Sainey MK Marenah delivered a keynote address, urging attendees to uphold accuracy, fairness, independence, and accountability. โJournalism is the heartbeat of accountability in The Gambiaโs fragile democracy,โ he said, emphasizing the mediaโs role in amplifying the voiceless and holding power to account.
The training featured workshops on ethical journalism, fact-checking, and storytelling techniques, as well as the development of an in-house editorial policy to guide the newsroomโs work.
Gambia Press Union Secretary General Modou Joof attended the event, underscoring Alkamba Timesโ dedication to a stronger media ecosystem. Participants left inspired, ready to shape a legacy of trust and integrity in Gambian journalism.
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