Marr Nyang
Marr Nyang is the executive director of Gambia Participates, an organization that advocates for good governance and civic engagement in the country. He has highlighted the negative repercussions of the USAID funding freeze on essential legislative reforms and community programs that promote democracy and accountability.
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Marr Nyang, Founder of Gambia Participates, emphasised the importance of strengthening the role of civil society and the media in tackling misinformation ahead of the presidential election.
Media, civil society trained to combat fake news ahead of 2026 elections
Gambia· 2026-05-27
Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participate, welcomed CJID to The Gambia and described the training as both timely and reflective.
CJID trains Gambian youths on digital transparency ahead of 2026 electionsGambia· 2026-02-20
Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participates, disclosed that the training aims to help participants understand existing gaps and build the technical skills needed to address them.
GP, partners start week-long push to fix asset recovery in GambiaGambia· 2026-02-10
Marr Nyang highlighted the indispensable role of accountability in democratic governance.
Launching of CGG signals fresh push for accountability in Gambia’s reform eraGambia· 2025-12-09
Mr Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participates, stressed the need for collaboration between the Access to Information Commission, journalists, and civil society organisations.
Journalists trained on Access to Information Law to bolster transparencyGambia· 2025-10-17
Mr Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participates, underscored the importance of the Act in the national fight against corruption.
Gambia Participates, Ministry of Justice lead anti-corruption awareness pushGambia· 2025-09-15
Marr Nyang, a young anti-corruption activist, made these remarks during an anti-corruption training designed for journalists and civil society advocates.
Corruption is not just about stolen cash, but …….Says Gambian activistGambia· 2025-08-27
Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participates, urged participants to apply the knowledge gained from the training in their daily work.
Gambia Participates trains journalists to counter false propaganda & misinformationGambia· 2025-08-20
Mr Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participate, revealed that the training’s primary focus was to educate these influencers on the legal implications of their content.
Gambia Participates, U.S. Embassy equip media influencers on false propagandaGambia· 2025-08-12
Marr Nyang, CEO of Gambia Participates, emphasised the urgent need for ethical journalism in a country facing political polarization and a flood of online misinformation.
Gambia Participates, GPU train journalists on governance, inclusive politicsGambia· 2025-07-09
Marr Nyang, Executive Director of GP, revealed that these issues are complex and burning.
GP engages journalists, CSOs on asset recovery, illicit financial flowsGambia· 2025-05-07
Marr Nyang, CEO of Gambia Participates, outlined their position on the reinstatement of Clause 14.
CSO coalition demands reinstatement of Diaspora votingGambia· 2025-03-20
Marr Nyang highlights the negative impact of the funding freeze on governance and community initiatives.
La fermeture de l'USAID déclenche une crise en Gambie : La démocratie et le progrès social en dangerGambia· 2025-02-18
