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National Assembly Passes Judicial Officers (Conditions of Service) Bill 2025
The National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly has passed the Judicial Officers (Conditions of Service) Bill, 2025, a landmark legislation designed to reinforce judicial independence and safeguard the welfare of…
Court Orders Post-Mortem as Investigation into Omar Badjie’s Death Intensifies
Late Omar Badjie
A post-mortem examination has been officially ordered for the late Omar Badjie, following a formal request from his family. Principal Magistrate Anna O. Mendy granted the order after receiving the family’s affidavit and…
Family of Omar Badjie Demands Justice and Transparent Investigation into His Death
Tumani Badjie
By Makutu Manneh
The family of the late Omar Badjie, who allegedly died following police beatings, has called for justice and a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Speaking on…
Ebrima John: “We Want This to Be the Last—Police Brutality Is Becoming Too Much”
Ebrima John
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima John, a youth leader speaking in the wake of the death of 27-year-old Omar Badjie, has called for an end to police brutality in The Gambia, insisting that those responsible for Omar’s death must…
Interior Minister Confirms Suspension of Officers Linked to Omar Badjie’s Death
Abdoulie Sanyang, Minister of Interior
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, has confirmed that all police officers implicated in the death of Omar Badjie have been suspended as authorities launch an…
DLEAG Arrests 40-Year-Old with Over 2,000 Ecstasy Pills in Kololi
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG)
By Makutu Manneh
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has arrested Musa Krubally, a 40-year-old Gambian national, after he was allegedly found in possession of 2,160…
Interior Ministry Pledges Transparency in Probe of Omar Badjie’s Death
Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, The Minister of Interior,
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Interior has assured the community of Mandinary that a coroner’s inquest will be promptly launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the…
Police to Investigate Death of Omar Badjie Following Mandinaring Violence
Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force, Seedy Muctar Touray
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Police Force has announced an investigation into the death of 27-year-old Omar Badjie, who reportedly collapsed while fleeing from officers…
Operation Restore Tranquility: Police Arrest 20 Suspects in Kololi
Gambia Police Force
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force (GPF), through its ongoing Operation Restore Tranquility, has arrested 20 individuals in Kololi suspected of involvement in various unlawful activities.
According to the…
DLEAG Seizes D40 Million Worth of Ecstasy Pills in Major Operation
Seized suspected illegal substances and cash
By Makutu Manneh
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has announced the seizure of an estimated D40 million worth of ecstasy pills following a month-long sting operation…