The post-2016 government has allowed an ecosystem of private media to emerge and operate with vastly increased liberty. Where state-owned media, such as the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), once monopolised information flow, independent outlets now provide vital critical analysis. Newspapers like The Standard and the long-established Foroyaa have flourished, offering platforms for diverse perspectives previously suppressed. However, this progress is constantly tested by legacy laws. Despite the constitutional guarantees, archaic legislation on criminal libel, sedition, and false news conveyance remains on the books, often used as tools to intimidate and silence journalists who pursue sensitive political or corruption-related stories.