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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…
“He Is Corrupt, He Is Not Honest”: Tambajang Rejects Sowe’s Appointment as Auditor General
Former VP Tambajang (Left) and Auditor General Sowe (Right)
By Seedy Jobe
Former Vice President Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang has publicly opposed the appointment of Cherno Amadou Sowe as Auditor General, alleging that he…
Supreme Court Awards Former Auditor General Modou Ceesay D17.6 Million, Rejects State’s Bid to…
The Supreme Court has awarded former Auditor General Modou Ceesay a total of D17,585,213.69 in compensation, dismissing nearly all of the State's objections to the salary, allowances, gratuity, pension, and other benefits due…
Information Minister Denies Bojang Siblings Spent Night at Mile 2 After Re-Arrest
By Fatou Sillah
Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay has denied claims that siblings Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang spent the night at Mile 2 Central Prison after they were re-arrested…