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Gambia’s Chief Justice Appointed Vice Chair of African Chief Justices Forum
Hassan B. Jallow, Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia,
By Makutu Manneh
Hassan B. Jallow, Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, has been appointed Vice Chair of the African Chief Justices Forum. The appointment…
Police Officer Testifies in Trial of Former Soldier
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Gambia High Court
Police Constable Paul A.F. Sambou, a resident of Abuku and a four-year veteran of the police force, provided testimony in the trial of former soldier Abdoulie Sanyang. PC Sambou is…
High Court Denies Bail to Abdoulie Sanyang on Medical Grounds
Abdoulie Sanyang
The High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has dismissed the bail application of former soldier Abdoulie Sanyang, who faces charges of arson and judicial interference.
Justice Jaiteh ruled that…
High Court Admits Arona Tine’s Statements in Fatoumatta Kargbo Murder Trial
Late Fatoumatta Kargbo and Accused Arona Tine
The High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has ruled that the cautionary and voluntary statements made by the accused, Arona Tine, to police are admissible as evidence in…
Nurse Details Omar Badjie’s Critical Condition at Inquest
Late Omar Badjie
The inquest into the death of Omar Badjie, who died following a police encounter on September 26, 2023, resumed today with testimony from the Officer-in-Charge of the Mandinary Health Center.
Muhammad Jaiteh, a…
Foni Kansala NAM Questions Constitutionality of Arresting Jammeh Upon Return
Almameh Gibba, Member of the National Assembly (NAM)
By Makutu Manneh
Almameh Gibba, Member of the National Assembly (NAM) for the Foni Kansala constituency, has raised questions regarding the constitutionality of arresting…
Bensouda vs Kurang Defamation Trial Opens at the High Court
Alhaji Mamadi Kurang
The civil defamation case between prominent lawyer Amie Bensouda and former Janneh Commission Lead Counsel and Secretary Alhaji Mamadi Kurang commenced on Thursday before Justice Coker at the High Court…
Police Detail Arrest of Abdoulie Sanyang at Banjul International Airport
Abdoulie Sanyang
Two police officers from the Banjul International Airport on Tuesday testified before Justice Jaiteh at the High Court in the ongoing trial of former Gambian soldier Abdoulie Sanyang, who is charged with arson…
Government Denies Unlawful Dismissal of Ex-Auditor General, Files Defense
Photogrid credit: Kexx
The State Law Office has filed a statement of defence at the Supreme Court in response to the lawsuit brought by former Auditor General, Modou Ceesay, against the Attorney General (1st Defendant) and the…
High Court Acquits Former Presidential Driver and Protocol Officer in Diplomatic Passport Scandal
Photo credit: Kexx Sanneh
The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has acquitted and discharged former State House Chief Driver Mansa Sumareh and Ebrima J.S. Sanneh, a Protocol Officer at the…