Posted by By Sarata Jabbi
A new Gambian online media outlet called LamToro News was on Sunday, 24th April 2022 launched.
In a statement shared with the press, Assan Sallah, the Managing Editor and proprietor of LamToro News said it is with profound gratitude and pleasure to celebrate the launch of LamToro News.
He described the event as historic for the Gambian media as it coincides with our country’s anniversary since it became a Republic on 24th April 1970.
According to Mr. Sallah, LamToro News will cover the latest news from The Gambia, Senegal, Africa, and the wider world.
“Our aim is to promote free and independent journalism as well as contribute our quota towards national development. LamToro News also brings you a proper description, and critical interpretation and will make in-depth event analysis and investigation of information especially national security matters as they unfold,” he stated.
Sallah added that his objective is to ensure that LamToro News becomes One-Stop-Shop media outlet about national security matters in The Gambia.
Thus, he went on, our slogan, “We Set You Rethinking“, is meant to provoke people to rethink about the realities of national security. “Precisely because of the unpredictability of national security, there are many challenges to be overcome.”
He noted: “It is therefore important to make a critical analysis of the news we report in a constructive and objective manner that will allow the readership and followers to understand and value our independence, objectivity, reliability, and credibility in general.”
He called on readers to follow LamToro News on https://www.lamtoronews.com for more details.