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Police Superintendent Testifies in GALA Movement Trial
Photo credit: Kexx
The trial of three members of the Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) Movement—charged with unlawful assembly and common nuisance—continued this week as the prosecution called its first witness, Police…
Inquest Continues: Nurses Describe Care of Omar Badjie
Late Omar Badjie
The inquest into the death of Omar Badjie, who died following an encounter with police on September 26, 2025, continued this week with the conclusion of the fourth witness's testimony and the commencement of the fifth.
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Clerk Presents Alleged Audio Recording of Mama Jabbi in Ousainou and Amie Bojang Trial
Ousainou Bojang, First Accused
The High Court of The Gambia on Tuesday continued hearing the case of The State vs. Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang, with testimony focusing on an alleged audio recording between Ousainou Bojang and…
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…