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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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
High Court Orders Production of Police Press Briefing Video Following DIG’s Testimony
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Modou Sowe
The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has ordered the Inspector General of Police and the managing directors of QTV,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Trial Testimony Resumes After Court-Ordered Audio Submission in Police Shooting Case
Ebrima G. Sankareh, Government Spokesman
In the ongoing murder trial involving Ousainou and Amie Bojang, the court on Tuesday heard further evidence in the form of a court-ordered audio recording submitted!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
High Court Overturns Chief’s Eviction Order in Land Dispute
Justice Sarah Aryee, High Court of the Gambia
The High Court of The Gambia has nullified an eviction order issued by the Chief of Kombo South District, ruling that the Chief had overstepped the legal bounds of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Journalist’s Daughter Produces Court-Ordered Audio in Police Shooting Trial
Ebrima G. Sankareh, Government Spokesman
Therese Fatou Gomez, daughter of veteran journalist and West Coast Radio CEO Peter Gomez, appeared before the High Court on Tuesday to comply with a court order to produce!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Court Orders Release of Interview Audio as Government Spokesperson Denies Personal Commentary in…
Ebrima G. Sankareh, Government Spokesperson Photo: Kexx
In a pivotal moment during the ongoing police shooting trial, Government Spokesperson Ebrima G. Sankareh appeared before the High Court on Monday to clarify!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…