At least four (4) detainees (names witheld for now) at the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) office in Banjul have escaped from custody Tuesday night, LTN has learnt. Sources said the detainees, three (3) Senegalese citizens and one (1) Gambian escaped during the rains on Tuesday night […]
Ecowas has condemned attacks by armed groups in the Republic of Niger, which lead to the death of several Nigerien soliders. In a press release issued on Wednesday, 16th August 2023, Ecowas conveyed its deepest condolences to the Republic of Niger and families of soliders who lost their lives. Ecowas […]
President Barrow Adama Barrow on 9th August 2023 presided over the launch of the country’s maiden Defence Policy, describing it as a historic milestone in The Gambia’s Security Sector. The Policy, a key objective of the Security Sector Reform, seeks to safeguard the country’s sovereignty, national interests, core values, and […]
Justice Sheriff B. Tabally of the Brikama High Court on July 20, 2023 delivered a landmark judgement against police officers who were found guilty of torture against a civilian. The Applicant Assan Jagne filed a lawsuit against police officers at Farato Police Station, accusing them of torture and violating his rights.The complainant filed an originating summon against the […]