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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>In a grand display of appreciation and camaraderie, President Adama Barrow hosted the second annual presidential dinner with media practitioners at the State House on Friday where he urged the media to play a positive role in shaping the country\u2019s narrative.<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cI urge the media owners, editors, talk show hosts, and reporters to play a more positive and vibrant role in changing the media narratives of our Smiling Coast,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The president further expressed gratitude for the media\u2019s contribution to nation-building, saying: \u201cTonight, we are gathered here to express gratitude for another successful year of engagements with the media and their collective contribution to nation-building,\u201d he said, and went to highlight the importance of the media\u2019s role in democracy.\u201dNo one doubts the critical and central role of the media in discharging and managing these functions in a democracy, such as ours.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the president, media reports globally are dominated by war and conflict, but in The Gambia, political news and commentaries lead the headlines, showcasing our democracy\u2019s vibrancy and peace.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince 2017, our consistently positive rankings on media freedom, diplomatic engagements and development strides, annually brought pride to both the government and the people,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He emphasised the need for tactfulness, saying, \u201cWe may have divergent views, but the way we moderate our differences can enhance our diplomatic and networking efforts, attract investments and stimulate economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Barrow also highlighted government achievements in the media sector, including the Access to Information Act, the Media Commission, and a Cyber Security Act. He announced the allocation of land for a permanent Gambia Press Union headquarters. \u201cTo strengthen the media and boost their morale, improve performance, and sustain strong institutions, my government has allocated land for a permanent Gambia Press Union headquarters,\u201d the president told the audience.<\/p>\n

Alieu Ceesay, representing the Gambia Press Union (GPU), echoed the president\u2019s sentiments, acknowledging the improved relations between the government and the media. \u201cSince the advent of a new democratic dispensation in 2017, there has been improved relations and cooperation between the GPU and the Government,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ceesay also highlighted the GPU\u2019s achievements, including the enactment of the Access to Information Act and the allocation of land for a permanent GPU headquarters. \u201cThis is something the Union has been looking forward to since its establishment 46 years ago,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The event also provided an opportunity for the GPU to raise concerns about media freedom and the challenges faced by journalists. Ceesay mentioned the Cybercrime Bill, 2023, as a concern, saying, \u201cnew laws like the Cybercrime Bill, 2023 are also a concern for press freedom and once it becomes law, will have a significant bearing on our press freedom ranking due to the many restrictive clauses that would directly affect the work of journalists.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event brought together esteemed guests, including cabinet ministers, National Assembly Members, diplomats and heads of media houses, to foster a stronger bond between the government and the media.<\/p>\n

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