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High Court Rejects State Bid to Keep Acquitted Boys in Custody Pending Appeal
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
The High Court on Monday rejected a request by state prosecutors to keep three young boys in remand custody after they were acquitted and discharged of murder and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Chief Justice Jallow Commissions Special Criminal Division in Bakau
Chief Justice Jallow and President Gambia Bar Association Nenneh Cham
The Gambian judiciary on Saturday inaugurated a Special Criminal Division of the High Court at Mile 7 in Bakau, a move aimed at!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Madi Jobarteh Questions President Barrow’s Integrity and Warns Against Third Term
Madi Jobarteh
Madi Jobarteh, Founder EFSCRJ
By Fatou Sillah
Madi Jobarteh, a prominent human rights activist in The Gambia, has sharply criticized President Adama Barrow, questioning his integrity and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Banjul Court Convicts 21-Year-Old Fisherman in Motorbike Theft Case
A magistrate court in Banjul has convicted a 21-year-old fisherman, Alagie Amadou Jallow, of stealing a motorbike valued at 43,000 dalasis, rejecting his claims that he was framed by the police.
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Government Introduces 10-Year Validity for New National ID Cards
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambian government has approved a 10-year validity period for newly issued national identity cards, marking a significant shift in the country’s identity management system, the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“Gambian Women Cannot Be Reduced to Political Labels,” Says MC Cham
MC Cham Jr. Business Councillor at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)
MC Cham Jr. Business Councillor Kanifing Municipal Council
By Seedy Jobe
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Gambia Imposes Temporary Ban on Onion and Potato Imports to Support Local Farmers
Mod K Ceesay, Minister Of Trade
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment announced on Saturday that it will impose a temporary ban on the importation of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Youth President Labels NPP Women’s Initiative a “Political Scam” Amid Economic…
Haji Sawaneh, UDP National Youth President
By Makutu Manneh
Hagi Suwaneh, the Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has launched a blistering critique against President Adama Barrow!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor of Banjul Urges Shift Toward Local Leadership in Global Water Governance
Rohey Malick Lowe, Mayor of Banjul
By Seedy Jobe
At the 2026 United Nations Water Conference on Sunday, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of Banjul called for a more inclusive and participatory approach to global water!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Pledges Support for Judiciary as Gambia Opens 2026 Legal Year
President Adama Barrow at the 2026 Legal Year
By Seedy Jobe
President Adama Barrow on Sunday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s legal institutions, using the opening of The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…