Journalists worldwide, including the Gambia, will celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023. The United Nations General Assembly sets aside the day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of […]
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GRTS gets new Deputy Director General
Alh. Momodou Joof has been appointed as Deputy Director General of GRTS on a two-year contract. His appointment follows the vacancy of the position whose previous occupant retired. Speaking at a brief signing ceremony, Mr. Joof assured of his unwavering commitment and support in line with the values of the […]
Journalist Pape Alé Niang granted bail
Senegal – Journalist Pape Alé Niang was released today, January 10, 2023, after a two-stage incarceration that began on November 6, 2022. He has thus been granted provisional liberty accompanied by judicial control granted by the Senegalese judicial authorities. The Coordination of Press Associations (CAP) salutes the work and professionalism […]
Magistrate’s absence delays Fatou Touray & Co trial
The ongoing unauthorized publication case against Fatou Touray, CEO of Kerr Fatou, and Fatoumata Drammeh, widely known as Tima La Waato of Paradise Tv at the Brikama Magistrate’s Court could not proceed on Monday, 9th January 2023 due to the absence of the trial magistrate Peter Ado Che, LTN has […]