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Defence Seeks Acquittal of Amie Bojang, Arguing Prosecution Failed to Prove Knowledge in Police…
Ousainou and Amie Bojang at the High Court
As the High Court nears judgment in the fatal shooting of two police officers at the Sukuta-Jabang traffic lights, Defence Counsel A. Sillah has urged Justice Jaiteh to acquit Amie Bojang,…
“Trial by Media and Gaps in Evidence”: Defence Seeks Acquittal for Ousainou Bojang
Ousainou Bojang, First Accused
By Seedy Jobe
As the trial of Ousainou Bojang drew to a close on Wednesday, his lead counsel, Lamin J. Darboe, submitted a final brief to the High Court, urging a full acquittal and challenging the…
“Without a Strong Rule of Law and a Credible Fight Against Corruption, Democratic Gains Remain…
MC Cham Jr. Business Councillor at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)
By Seedy Jobe
A senior official of the Unite Movement for Change and business councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council, MC Cham Jr., has cautioned that The…
“Gambia’s Current Situation Is Alarming,” Says Hagi Suwaneh
Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party
By Seedy Jobe
The national youth president of the United Democratic Party, Hagi Suwaneh, has sharply criticized the administration of Adama Barrow,…
GFD Launches Initiative to Expand Inclusion for Children With Disabilities
GFD Logo
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Federation of the Disabled on Wednesday unveiled a new initiative aimed at advancing inclusion and equity for children with disabilities through education, technology, and play.The…
Head of Post-TRRC Unit Says Jammeh Will Face Justice
Ida Persson, head of The Gambia’s post-Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission unit
By Makutu Manneh
Ida Persson, head of The Gambia’s post-Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission unit and special adviser to the…
Lamin Touray Claims NDP Gaining Secret Support from Within Government and NPP
Lamin Touray
By Makutu Manneh
A senior member of the National Democratic Party, a breakaway faction from the National People’s Party, said this week that his party’s push to unseat President Adama Barrow is quietly supported by…
Immigration Officer Testifies to Finding Stabbing Suspect Wounded in Locked Bureau Toilet
The late Fatoumatta Kargbo and Arona Tine, the man charged with her murder
An immigration officer testified on Tuesday that she felt compelled by a “duty to protect life” when she learned of a stabbing at a currency exchange…
Dr. Ceesay Defends His Ministry’s Posting Of NPP’s Press Statement
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Service
By Makutu Manneh
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, The Gambia’s Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, on Tuesday defended his ministry’s decision to…
The Gambia Ranked Among Africa’s Top 10 in Governance Index
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia has been ranked among Africa’s 10 best-governed countries in the 2026 World Economic Governance Index, placing alongside Cape Verde, Mauritius, Botswana, Ghana, Senegal, and Sierra…