by Assan Sallah . I read with deep concern, the statement published on 8th May 2026, by Madi Jobarteh, the Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), urging the Gambia Government to revoke the appointment of Hon. Yankuba JN Sonko, as Chairman of the […]
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The Ousainou Bojang Case and the Politics of Distraction in The Gambia’s 2026 Election Run-Up
By Kebeli Demba Nyima . The Ousainou Bojang case has transformed from a criminal investigation into a political battleground, obscuring vital discussions on governance. Amid protests and legal turmoil, the legitimacy of state actions hangs in the balance. Can justice prevail in the face of political distraction? This commentary argues that […]
Former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko’s Appeal Trial To Begin On 30th March 2026
The appeal trial of Ousman Sonko, former Interior Minister of The Gambia, will open on 30 March 2026 before the Higher Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (FCC). The hearing will take place at the Federal Criminal Court, Viale Stefano Franscini 7, 6500 Bellinzona, Ticino in Switzerland. According to […]
Col. Omar B. Bojang Appointed As Defence Attaché At The Gambia Embassy In China
Colonel Omar B. Bojang, the outgoing Deputy National Security Adviser has been appointed as the new Defence Attaché at the Gambia Embassy in China, LamToro News has learnt. Col. Bojang replaces Lt. General Ousman Bargie, a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF, 2012 -2017) […]
