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The Gambia’s Peace: Built on the Vision of the PPP Government

By Kebba Nanko, Director of Policy and Implementation PPP In recent weeks, some officials in The Gambia have claimed that “no previous government has accomplished as much as theirs.” Such claims are not only misleading but risk distorting the truth about our country’s journey to peace and stability. The reality […]

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Looming Alkaloship crisis heats up in Makka Saderr Village

by Assan Sallah. Residents of Makka Saderr Village in the Niani District, Central River Region, have expressed concerns over looming Alkaloship succession in the Village , following the death of the Alkalo Abdul Jawo. Villagers reached out to LamToro News about the succession plan allegedly initiated by the chief of […]

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Senegalese commentator arrested, prime minister calls for media boycott

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 […]

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Commentary: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia

The Witness Bench # 0035: Diaspora in Dissonance: When Gambian Democracy Suffers from Political Myopia By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: In the annals of democratic struggle, the Gambian diaspora has long positioned itself as a voice of conscience—an external force calling for accountability, transparency, and reform. Yet in moments that […]