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High Court Rejects Access Bank’s Bid to Dismiss Lawsuit Brought by Creed Energy
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
The High Court in Banjul on Wednesday dismissed a motion by Access Bank (Gambia) Limited seeking to strike out a civil suit brought by Creed Energy Limited, ruling that the…
Court Orders New Trial in High-Profile Murder Case as State Appeals to Supreme Court
Defendant Sinyan
In a development that could reshape one of the country’s most closely followed murder trials, the High Court has ordered a new trial in the case of State v. Kumba Sinyan, the woman accused of…
Assan Badjie Convicted of Drug Trafficking by Banjul High Court
Justice S. Wadda-Cisse
The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice S. Wadda-Cisse, has convicted Assan Badjie for possession of prohibited drugs with intent to traffic. He was sentenced to pay a fine of…
Aisha Fatty’s Defense Postponed in High-Profile Civil Suit Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings in Senegal
Aisha Fatty (Defendant) and Abdoulaye Thiam (Plaintiff)
The civil suit filed by Senegalese businessman Abdoulaye Thiam against Gambian socialite Aisha Fatty was adjourned on Wednesday after Fatty was unable to open her…
Robbery Trial Resumes With Police Testimony on Defendant Statements
Suspects at court...
The trial of three men accused in connection with a violent robbery at the United Vegetable Oil Company resumed on Tuesday with testimony from a senior police officer, as the court grappled…
Brother of Accused Claims Ownership of Disputed Shoes in Ousainou Bojang Murder Trial — Shoes Fit…
Ousainou Bojang, First Accused
The high-profile trial of Ousainou Bojang—accused of fatally shooting two police officers and injuring a third at the Sukuta-Jabang traffic lights—resumed with testimony from the third…
Mamadi Kurang Demands Retraction, Apology, and D200 Million in Damages Over Alleged Defamation
Alagi Mamadi Kurang
By Staff Writer
Mamadi Kurang Demands Retraction, Apology, and D200 Million in Damages Over Alleged Defamation.
Mr. Alhaji Mamadi Kurang, through his…
Court of Appeal Rejects Castle Oil’s Request to Halt Eviction Over Eight-Year Rent Default
A gas station in the Gambia
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by Castle Oil Limited, operators of Castle Patrol Station, seeking a stay of execution of a High Court judgment ordering their…
High Court Sentences Mario Mendy to Life Imprisonment for Murder of Maram Jaw
Mario Mendy
The High Court, presided over by Justice ZN Mboob, has sentenced Mario Mendy to life imprisonment following his conviction for the murder of Maram Jaw. The judgment, delivered after extensive…
“You Can’t Silence Me”: Mamadi Kurang Responds to D144 Million Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Amie…
Alagi Mamadi Kurang
By Fatou Sillah
Alagie Mamadi Kurang, the former Secretary of the Janneh Commission, has issued a defiant response following a D144 million defamation lawsuit filed…