Isatou Keita
Isatou Keita is the President of the Gambia Press Union, known for her advocacy for women's representation in media and leadership roles. She has expressed concern over the underrepresentation of women in decision-making positions, particularly in journalism, and calls for a shift in storytelling to empower women to share their own narratives.
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Isatou Keita, President of the Gambia Press Union, delivered a presentation during the training.
Gambia stands at crossroads as Senegal battles whirling HIV issue
Gambia· 2026-03-03
Gambia Press Union (GPU), President Isatou Keita also noted that the documents were developed to enhance professionalism, ethical conduct, safety, and accountability within the media sector.
GPU and partners launch policy documents to strengthening ethical standards in journalismGambia· 2026-02-06
Isatou Keita is a member of the Event and Conference Committee for the AIPS congress.
SJAG launches local organising committee prior to AIPS Africa congressGambia· 2025-12-04
Isatou Keita is the President of the Gambia Press Union.
ASF France leads continental push for digital rights at ACHPR forum in BanjulGambia· 2025-10-22
Isatou Keita, President of the Gambia Press Union (GPU), commended TANGO members for their advocacy work, particularly in promoting women’s and children’s rights.
TANGO AGM calls for renewed civic advocacy amid growing challengesGambia· 2025-08-29
Isatou Keita, president of The Gambia Press Union, acknowledged the role of the media in shaping public understanding and sparking action.
Journalists trained to tackle climate crisis in groundbreaking WACA-GPU initiativeGambia· 2025-07-29
Isatou Keita commended the ECOWAS Commission for launching the initiative and choosing The Gambia as the host.
ECOWAS honours journalists at maiden regional awards in BanjulGambia· 2025-07-28
Isatou Keita, President of the Gambia Press Union, applauded the collaboration and reiterated the GPU’s commitment to defending press freedom and raising journalistic standards in the country.
Gambia Participates, GPU train journalists on governance, inclusive politicsGambia· 2025-07-09
Isatou Keita, president of the Gambia Press Union (GPU), reiterated the union’s commitment to amplifying freedom of expression.
YOMIL Gambia stages first National Women in Media SummitGambia· 2025-05-28
Isatou Keita, President of the Gambia Press Union, praised the work of journalists in amplifying survivor stories.
WOMEN & SOCIETY: Broken Bodies, Silenced Voices: The Human Cost of Wife Beating in The GambiaGambia· 2025-05-13
Isatou Keita is the President of GPU who spoke against the suggestion of a joint statement with Tambadou.
GPU condemns MCG, NHRC leaders for pressuring journalist to exonerate TambadouGambia· 2025-05-09
Isatou Keita, President of the Gambia Press Union, shares her mixed feelings about International Women’s Day, seeing it as both a time to celebrate progress and reflect on persistent challenges.
WOMEN & SOCIETY: International Women’s Day: celebrating women’s strength, leadership and progressGambia· 2025-03-07
