Press Statement Dakar, July 14, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release news commentator Badara Gadiaga, to cease arresting journalists, and to refrain from retaliating against the media for coverage critical of the government. Senegal’s special cybersecurity division (DSC) arrested Gadiaga on July 9, 2025, over his remarks […]
By Assan Sallah. Lamin Jobe, a 25-Year-Old boy was on Friday arrested in Brikama for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl (name withheld). The victim is admitted at the Brikama District Hospital, LamToro News has learnt. “The extent of the rape was so severe that, she was immediately rushed to Theatre […]
By Kebeli Demba Nyima | Legal and National Security Analyst Madi Jobarteh’s call for the arrest and prosecution of Minister Demba Sabally, based on a single phrase—“we will shed blood”—is emotionally charged, legally incoherent, and politically opportunistic. His entire argument is premised on a fundamental misreading of the Criminal Offences […]
By Assan Sallah. Drama unfolded in Busumbala on Monday when a group of over 20 people stormed the compound of Manjang Cham over a visa deal to Canada which failed. Some of the victims gathered and drove in over 11 vehicles and went to Cham’s compound in Busumbala to demand […]