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Journalist’s Audio Interview with Mama Jabbi Admitted into Evidence in Police Shooting Trial
Bakary Mankajang, Gambian Journalist
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has admitted into evidence an audio recording of an interview conducted by journalist Bakary Mankajang with Mama Jabbi (PW3), a prosecution witness in the ongoing police…
Omar Badjie Inquest Moves to Magistrate’s Private Chambers
Late Omar Badjie
The inquest into the death of Omar Badjie, who died following an encounter with police on 26 September, continued on Monday with the testimony of the second witness—this time behind closed doors.
Presiding magistrate…
DLEAG Arrests Nine for Alleged Cannabis Cultivation in Central River Region
Some of the seized Cannabis plants
By Makutu Manneh
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has arrested nine individuals, including two minors, for allegedly cultivating cannabis sativa at the outskirts of Sawma Kunda…
Police Arrest 43 Suspects in Intelligence-Led Operation
Gambia Police Force
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) on Thursday carried out an intelligence-led operation across Bundung and Serekunda, resulting in the arrest of 43 individuals for alleged involvement in common…
Court Orders Defense to Provide Certified Medical Report in Arson Trial
Abdoulie Sanyang
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has ordered the defense counsel for Abdoulie Sanyang to provide a medical certificate issued by a government-qualified medical practitioner before proceeding with his bail…
Police Superintendent Testifies as Inquest into Omar Badjie’s Death Begins
Late Omar Badjie
Chief Superintendent Lamin Cham, head of investigations at the Police Anti-Crime Unit, testified before Magistrate Anna O. Mendy at the Brikama Magistrates’ Court as the inquest into the death of Omar Badjie formally…
Brikama Court to Begin Inquest into Death of Omar Badjie Tomorrow
Late Omar Badjie
The Brikama Magistrate Court will tomorrow, Thursday, 9 October 2025, open a coroner’s inquest into the controversial death of Omar Badjie, a resident of Mandinari Village.The inquiry, ordered by Chief Justice Hassan B.…
Judge Jaiteh Rejects State Evidence in Abdoulie Sanyang Arson and Judicial Interference Trial
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has ruled in favor of the defense, rejecting a key piece of prosecution evidence in the ongoing criminal trial of The State vs. Abdoulie Sanyang.
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Justice Jaiteh Orders Interior Minister and IGP to Address Logistical Failures Causing Court Delays
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Gambia High Court
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has issued a firm directive to the Minister of Interior and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately resolve what he described as…
Bail Hearing for Abdoulie Sanyang Adjourned as State Requests Time to Respond
Abdoulie Sanyang
The High Court in Banjul has adjourned the bail application hearing of Abdoulie Sanyang after the state requested additional time to file its response.
Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, representing the accused, filed an…