PUBLIC STATEMENT 9th July 2025 Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice welcomes the appointment of the new Chairperson and Vice for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). We note with concern that the appointment of these leaders is coming at a critical juncture in the history of the Gambia […]
By Assan Sallah, Security Affairs Correspondent. Part One. The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) like many other militaries around the world are currently facing serious challenges due to leadership incompetence. Recently, some young soldiers were leaving the army for greener pasture abroad despite the security sector reform which has been ongoing […]
By Assan Sallah. Lamin Jobe, a 25-Year-Old boy was on Friday arrested in Brikama for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl (name withheld). The victim is admitted at the Brikama District Hospital, LamToro News has learnt. “The extent of the rape was so severe that, she was immediately rushed to Theatre […]
By Kebeli Demba Nyima | Legal and National Security Analyst Madi Jobarteh’s call for the arrest and prosecution of Minister Demba Sabally, based on a single phrase—“we will shed blood”—is emotionally charged, legally incoherent, and politically opportunistic. His entire argument is premised on a fundamental misreading of the Criminal Offences […]