Gambia Press Union

The Gambia Press Union ( GPU) is a trade union for journalists in the West African nation of Gambia. It was founded in 1978 by a group of journalists, under the leadership of the journalist and publisher William Dixon Colley ( 1913-2001 ). Belonged to the group with Deyda Hydara (1946-2004), Melvin B. Jones († 1992) and Pap Saine.

Around 200 journalists in the print and electronic media are a registered member of the GPU.

List of chairmen and presidents of the GPU

  • William Dixon Colley (1978 -? ) As Chairman
  • ...
  • Deyda Hydara (?)
  • ...
  • Demba Jawo (? -2002 ) As chairman
  • Demba Jawo (2002-2005) as President
  • Madi Ceesay (2005-2008)
  • Ndey Tapha Sosseh (2008-2011)
  • Bai Emil Touray (2011 - )
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