Gambia Press Union
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The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is a trade union for journalists in the Gambia. It was established in 1978 by a group of journalists, led by the veteran Gambian journalist and publisher William Dixon Colley (1913-2001).[1] Other co-founders included Deyda Hydara (1946-2004), Melvin B. Jones and Pap Saine.
Around 200 journalists in the field of print and electronic media are registered members of the GPU.[1]
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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