Tag: arrest

News, Opinion

The Arrest of a Chief Magistrate is a Disturbing Indicator of Judicial Corruption: Exploring the Pervasive Issue and the President’s Role in Eradicating this Deep-Rooted Problem

Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: Corruption is a widespread issue that undermines the foundations of society, impacting all areas of public life. It diminishes trust in institutions, stifles economic growth, and exacerbates inequality. The recent arrest and detention of Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie on multiple charges, including fraud and drug […]

News, Politics

SENEGAL: Amnesty International Boss Seydi Gassama describes Bougane’s arrest as a minor incident, calls for his release

The director of Amnesty International in Senegal Seydi Gassama has reacted to the arrest and detention of Senegal’s opposition politician Bougane Gueye Dany who was arrested on Saturday, 19th October 2024 whilst on his way to Bakkel in eatsern Senegal. Bougane and other opposition figures such as Thierno Boccoum and Anta […]

News, Security

RECAP: A Weekly Glance at the Gambia Security Services Sector

Welcome to another edition of the Recap on LamToro News. This is a weekly column that summarizes the major activities of the security services sector in The Gambia every Friday. Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) Continuing his tour of military installations across the country, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Lt. Gen. […]