by Assan Sallah. Sheriff Sanyang, the former director of Administration of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has been appointed as the new Deputy Director General of DLEAG, LamToro News confirmed. He replaces Gibril Ngorr Secka, whose contract has ended. Sanyang’s appointment has been finally confirmed, and […]
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Gambia: Residence Permit Fee for Nigerians and Guineans Decreased
Public Announcement: Implementation of Executive Directive on Residence Permit Fee Adjustment for Nigerians and Guineans Banjul, 17th July 2025 – In line with a Ministerial Directive issued on 14th July 2025 by the Ministry of Interior regarding the principle of reciprocity in residence permit fees for nationals of the Federal […]
Analysis: Leadership Incompetence Facing The Gambia Armed Forces: The Urgent Need To Fix The Military
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 […]
17 Gambians, 67 other nationalities arrested by Senegalese security forces
Seventeen (17) Gambian nationals, believed to be ‘would-be’ migrants and 67 other nationalities have been arrested by the Senegalese Navy while enroute to Europe through the sea around Marlothie (in the Saloum islands) of Senegal. A total of 84 would-be migrants: 28 Senegalese, 17 Gambians,14 Malians,13 Somalian nationals,11 Guineans and […]
