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Ismaila Kone Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Isatou Elizabeth Mendy, Case Transferred to High Court
An accused man charged in connection with the death of Isatou Elizabeth Mendy has pleaded not guilty to murder, as the Banjul Magistrates’ Court transferred the case to the High Court, saying it lacked jurisdiction to hear…
Deputy Police Chief Cites Court Delays as Challenge to 72-Hour Detention Limit
Demba Sowe, Deputy Inspector General of Police
By Makutu Manneh
Deputy Inspector General of Police Demba Sowe has said delays in court proceedings can make it difficult for the police to comply with The Gambia’s constitutional…
Kanimang Bajo Pleads Not Guilty in D28.9 Million Hajj Fraud Case, Granted D28 Million Bail
Kanimang Bajo
Kanimang Bajo has pleaded not guilty to a charge of obtaining money by false pretence in an alleged Hajj travel scheme involving more than D28.9 million and over 50 complainants.
Mr. Bajo appeared before…
Court Dismisses Bid to Strike Out Charges Against Abdul Wahab Jobarteh
Magistrate Manneh
Magistrate A. Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has dismissed a defence application seeking to strike out three charges against Abdul Wahab Jobarteh, ruling that his lawyer failed to provide evidence…
Magistrate Convicts Businessman of Stealing Ceramic Tiles Valued at D12 Million
Principal Magistrate Krubally
The Banjul Magistrates’ Court has convicted businessman Modou Lamin Baldeh of stealing five containers of ceramic wall tiles valued at US$175,000, equivalent to D12,075,000.
Principal Magistrate Krubally…
Court Convicts Man After Guilty Plea in Sexual Assault of Minor Case
Ansumana Gassama
A principal magistrate has convicted Ansumana Gassama of sexually assaulting a minor after he pleaded guilty to a charge of committing an unlawful sexual act under Section 122(1)(a) of the Criminal Offences Act…
GBA President Rejects Claims Chief Justice Appointment Challenge Is Politically Motivated
Neneh MC Cham, President, Gambia Bar Association
By Fatou Sillah
The President of the Gambia Bar Association (GBA), Neneh M.C. Cham, has dismissed allegations that the Association's legal challenge to the appointment…
Human Rights Advocate Challenges Chief Justice Appointment, Calls for Constitutional Compliance
Madi Jobarteh, Executive Director of EFSCFRJ
By Seedy Jobe
Madi Jobarteh, Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), has raised concerns over the government's appointment of Edi…
Chief Justice Edi M.O. Faal Vows to Uphold Rule of Law Free From External Influence
Edi M.O. Faal, Chief Justice
By Fatou Sillah
Newly sworn-in Chief Justice Edi M.O. Faal on Friday pledged to safeguard the independence of The Gambia's Judiciary, promising that the courts under his leadership will administer justice…
Barrow Moves Forward With Chief Justice Appointment as Gambia Bar Association Seeks Supreme Court…
By Fatou Sillah
President Adama Barrow on Friday swore in Justice Edi M.O. Faal as Chief Justice of The Gambia, moving forward with the appointment despite a legal challenge filed by the Gambia Bar Association…