Promotions for academic staff at the University of The Gambia (UTG) are usually not on merit-based; rather, they are to some extent based on connections, which means those who are close and friendly to the Senior Management Team of the University get quickly promoted, while others who are critical and […]
Colonel Abdoulie Bah has been appointed as the new Battalion Commander of the State Guards, LamToro News has learnt. A military source confirmed to LamToro News that the new State Guards Commander Colonel Bah reported to work on Tuesday, 18th June 2024. Colonel Bah, widely known by his sobriquet ‘Rangers‘ is […]
Fatoumatta: What was the reason behind repealing the Nana Cybercrime law only to introduce a new one? It seems like the same problems that affected Yahya Jammeh’s enactment of the Cybercrime law are now affecting Adama Barrow in a similar way. The law seems to limit freedom of expression, and […]
Fatoumatta: The presidential system of governance is proving detrimental in The Gambia. We can look to South Africa’s elections for inspiration, benchmarking their robust democratic and political systems. This is particularly relevant as The Gambia seeks to revive the 2020 draft constitution in pursuit of a more prosperous nation. Alagi […]