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High Court Denies Parole Requests, Citing Unworkable Law
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
The High Court struck down two separate parole applications this week, ruling that a new statutory mechanism intended to allow early release for certain prisoners is not yet operational.
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Gambian Information Minister Questions Former Minister’s Authority to Criticize Government
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Service
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, on Tuesday questioned the legitimacy…
Police Chief Cites Mobility and Digital Gaps as Key Operational Challenges
Seedy Mukhtar Touray, Inspector General
By Makutu Manneh
The inspector general of police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, said on Tuesday that limited mobility and a lack of digital infrastructure continue to hinder the…
Gambian Minister Calls Media Council ‘Ineffective’ While Defending Proposed Accreditation Framework
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has sharply criticized the country’s media regulator as “one of the most…
National Assembly Approves Security Council Amendment Establishing Import Levy
Muhammed BS Jallow, Vice President Of The Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly has approved legislation amending the country’s national security framework, introducing a new levy on imports aimed at financing…
Defense Rests in Gambia Police Killing Trial, Urging Acquittal Over ‘Misconception of Law’
Ousainou Bojang, First Accused
Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, representing Ousainou Bojang, has filed a final reply on points of law, urging the High Court to acquit his client in the trial over the fatal shooting of two police…
In Solidarity: Gambia’s Draft Press Accreditation Policy Threatens Press Freedom
Fatou Touray, CEO -Kerr Fatou Media
By Fatou Touray
Accreditation of journalists to report on official functions and from secured government sites is a standard practice worldwide. No reasonable person expects an…
Gambia Navy and French Forces Conduct Joint Exercise to Strengthen Combat Readiness
Training participants.
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Navy and a French military Mobile Training Team began a two-week joint exercise at the Gambia Armed Forces’ Forward Operating Base in Yundum, aimed at enhancing the tactical…
Gambia Sees 17% Rise in Reported Rape Cases Amid Slight Drop in Overall Crime
Seedy Mukhtar Touray, Inspector General
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force reported a 17 percent increase in reported rape cases in 2025, even as overall crime in the country fell slightly, police officials said on…
Visitor Arrested at Mile 2 Prison on Suspicion of Smuggling Drugs
By Seedy Jobe
A woman was arrested on Monday at Mile 2 Central Prison in Banjul after prison officials said she attempted to smuggle suspected drugs into the facility during a routine visit.
The suspect,…