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Police Officer Testifies in Brufut Murder Trial, Recounts Recovery of Knife
Mariama Jallow, the accused.
The murder trial of Mariama Jallow, who stands accused of fatally stabbing 16-year-old Cherno Manneh, continued Monday at the High Court with detailed testimony from a police officer…
Court Grants Travel Requests for Two Defendants, Denies One Over Flight Risk
High Court of the Gambia
The High Court of The Gambia on Monday delivered a split ruling on a travel application filed by three individuals currently facing charges before the court, granting two of the accused…
State Appeals Court Order Summoning Officials, Seeks Stay of Execution Pending Review
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
The Gambia government has filed an appeal and a motion for a stay of execution challenging a High Court ruling that ordered three senior government officials to…
Three Men Plead Not Guilty in Kiang Keneba Robbery Case
Three men accused of orchestrating a string of armed robberies in the town of Kiang Keneba have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including robbery, conspiracy, and theft.
The defendants —…
Batokunku Homeowners File Lawsuit Against Government Alleging Land Confiscation and Discrimination
The Batokunku Home Owners Association (BHA) has initiated legal proceedings against the Gambian government, challenging what they describe as unconstitutional denial of their rights to develop their properties in Batokunku.…
Alleged Gold Theft at Banjul Airport: Police Present CCTV Evidence in Ongoing Civil Suit
Footage from the airport
At Kanifing High Court today, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Omar Jabang of the Gambia Police Force’s fraud squad presented CCTV footage related to the ongoing civil suit concerning…
Bundung Magistrate Court Strikes Out Drug Case Against Former Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie
Magistrate I. Dibba
The Bundung Magistrate Court, presided over by Magistrate I. Dibba, has struck out five criminal charges related to drug offenses and misconduct previously filed against former Chief Magistrate Pa…
High-Profile Gambian Officials Face Subpoena in Bojang Police Shooting Trial
Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang in Court
The trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused in the alleged police shooting incident, took a significant turn today at the High Court as the defense moved…
High Court Grants Bail in Constitutional Challenge, Declines Request for Magistrate Transfer
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
The High Court of The Gambia has granted bail to Lamin Makalo and Ebrima Jassey, following a constitutional challenge against their continued detention and a request for…
Court Admits Accused’s Statements in Ongoing Rape Trial
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
The High Court of The Gambia has ruled to admit into evidence two key statements made by Lamin Marena, who is currently standing trial on charges of rape under the country’s…