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Justice Jaiteh Criticizes IGP for Failing to Appear At Police Shooting Trial
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Gambia High Court
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has issued a stern rebuke to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for failing to comply with a court order requiring his presence, or that of a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Amie Bensouda Files D144 Million Defamation Suit Against Alhaji Mamadi Kurang
Mrs. Amie Bensouda and Mamadi Kurang
Veteran Gambian lawyer and former Lead Counsel to the Janneh Commission, Senior Counsel Amie Bensouda, has filed a high-profile defamation lawsuit against Alhaji Mamadi Kurang,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
High Court Dismisses Bankai International’s Lawsuit Against GAMTEL Over Jurisdiction and Breach of…
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Gambia High Court
The High Court of The Gambia has struck out a $2.94 million lawsuit filed by Bankai International Private Ltd. against the Gambia Telecommunications Company Limited!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
High Court Rejects Boissey’s Joint Tourism Boat Ownership Claim, Rules in Favor of Dixon
The High Court has ruled in favour of British national Julie Elizabeth Dixon in a civil dispute over ownership of two wooden boats, rejecting Emile Boissey’s counterclaim to joint ownership and awarding!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Media Outlets Submit Video Footage in Bojang Shooting Trial
Deputy Inspector General of Police Modou Sowe at the press conference.
Three prominent Gambian media houses on Monday presented video evidence before the High Court in the ongoing trial of Ousainou and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
High Court Halts Proceedings in Football Club Dispute, Urges Internal Resolution
Justice Adenike J. Coker of the High Court
Justice Adenike J. Coker of the High Court has ordered a stay of proceedings in the ongoing dispute between Kuteh Jonbul Football Club and the Upper River Region Football!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
High Court Grants Bail to Justice Ministry Staff Accused in Multi Million-Dalasi Economic Crimes…
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh
The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has granted bail to three senior staff members of the Ministry of Justice who are facing six serious criminal charges!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bensouda Sues Kurang for Defamation
Mrs. Amie Bensouda and Mamadi Kurang
Amie Bensouda, one of The Gambia’s leading legal practitioners and former lead counsel to the Janneh Commission, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Alhaji Mamadi!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
DG Demba Ceesay: More Gambians Than Foreigners Involved in Drug-Related Offenses in 2024
Demba Ceesay, Director General of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia
By Buba Gagigo
The Director General of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG),!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gach Global CEO Testifies in D58.9 Million Fraud Lawsuit, Alleging Misappropriation by Former…
Abubakary Jawara, CEO GACH Global
Abubakary Jawara, Chief Executive Officer of Gach Global Trading Company, appeared on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 before the Banjul High Court to testify in a civil suit!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…