Promotions for academic staff at the University of The Gambia (UTG) are usually not on merit-based; rather, they are to some extent based on connections, which means those who are close and friendly to the Senior Management Team of the University get quickly promoted, while others who are critical and […]
Author: LamToro News
Dakar Prison: Clashes Erupt Between Inmates & Warders
by Mor Mbaye Cisse The Liberté 6 penal camp was the scene of a mutiny on Wednesday. A room search turned into a confrontation between inmates and prison guards. Tensions were high, and tear gas grenades and shots were fired, a prisoner told Seneweb. “We invite the Minister of Justice […]
Suspect shot in the buttocks while trying to escape – Police
Police have reported the shooting of a suspect in his buttocks on Saturday, 15th June 2024 while trying to escape control from the patrol team of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) in Fass Njaga Choi, North Bank Region. A statement from the Gambia Police Force disclosed that Momodou Jallow, a suspect […]
New DLEAG Boss, Others Appointed
Press Release Dated 13 June 2024 Changes in the Civil Service: Banjul – The Gambia. In consultation with the Public Service Commission, His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, has effected the following changes within the Civil Service: Mr. Bakary Gassama, Director General (DG) of, the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) is […]