Fatoumatta: The 1997 Constitution faced opposition similar to that of the 2024 Draft Constitution from the opposition and Civil Society members, including the Bar Association, with notable exceptions such as Halifa Sallah, the PDOIS leadership, George Christensen of Radio One, and Baboucarr Gaye of Citizen FM Radio. Despite considerable resistance, […]
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Constitution Series 4: Lowering Human Rights Standards
In a democratic republic, a fundamental purpose of the constitution is to provide all rights to citizens and then place obligations on the State to respect, protect and fulfill these rights. A democratic constitution creates all safeguards to ensure that the State and no one else violates human rights in […]
UTG Senior Lecturer Dr Alieu Gibba Summoned To The Disciplinary Committee Hearing
Dr Alieu Gibba a senior lecturer at the School of Business and Public Administration, University of The Gambia (UTG) has been summoned to the hearing of the Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday, 28th August 2024, LamToro News has learnt. Dr Gibba has been summoned with respect to his letter dated 17th July 2024, […]
National Security Under Threat : An Expert Analysis of the Barrow Administration’s Defense and Security Policies
By Arfang Madi Sillah, Washington DC National security has emerged as a paramount focus in the contemporary geopolitical arena, with nation-states around the world recalibrating their strategic priorities to address an increasingly complex array of threats. In an era characterized by the proliferation of non-state actors, cyber warfare, transnational crime, […]