The Law & The Courts

GAMBIA: Government Denies Unlawful Dismissal of Ex-Auditor General, Files Defense

State Law Office has filed its statement of defence in the lawsuit against the Attorney General (1st Defendant) and the Inspector General of Police...

GAMBIA: High Court Acquits Former Presidential Driver and Protocol Officer in Diplomatic Passport Scandal

The High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, today delivered its final verdict in the diplomatic passport scandal case, involving Mansa Sumareh (former...

GAMBIA: High Court Orders EFSTH to Produce Medical Report for Abdoulie Sanyang’s Bail Hearing

High Court Judge Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has issued a firm order to the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), demanding a comprehensive medical report...

GAMBIA:Disciplinary Panels Established to Uphold Ethics in Legal Profession

The General Legal Council (GLC) has taken a significant step toward bolstering ethical standards and public confidence in the legal system with the constitution...

GAMBIA: Auditor General: President Barrow Expressed Concern Audit Would ‘Affect His Election Bid’

Former Auditor General Modou Ceesay has accused President Adama Barrow of unlawfully sacking him from office after he refused to suspend many high-profile audits...

GAMBIA: Former Auditor General Takes Government to Court in Landmark Case Before Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow

Yesterday, the Supreme Court commenced hearings on the constitutional challenge brought forth by former Auditor General Modou Ceesay against the Gambian government. The case...

GAMBIA: High Court Orders Mandatory Government Medical Exam for Ex-Soldier Abdoulie Sanyang in Arson and Judicial Interference Trial

The High Court presided over by Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh delivered a ruling on a bail application, ordering a comprehensive medical examination for former...

GAMBIA: Omar Badjie Inquest Proceedings Moves Behind Closed Doors

The ongoing inquest into the death of Omar Badjie who died following an alleged encounter with police on 26 September, continued on today with...

GAMBIA: Court Order Defence Counsel to Provide Government Qualified Medical Practitioner Certificate for Arson Trial

The High Court, presided over by Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has adjourned the bail application for Abdoulie Sanyang, who is facing a charge of...

GAMBIA: Brikama Magistrate Court Launches Coroner’s Inquest into Omar Badjie’s Controversial Death

Today, Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Brikama Magistrate Court will begin a coroner's inquest into the contentious death of Mandinari Village resident Omar Badjie. Chief...

GAMBIA: Court Rejects Statement by Peter Gomez as Evidence, Judge Rules it Must be Tendered by Himself

Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has upheld the defence’s objection to the admissibility of key state evidence—a statement obtained from senior journalist...

GAMBIA: High Court Directive Targets Interior Minister and Police Chief to End Prolonged Judicial Hold‑ups

The High Court's Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has given the Interior Minister and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) a strict order to address the...

GAMBIA: Bakary Mankajang, Owner of Mankajang Daily, Testifies as Ninth DefenCe Witness

In the ongoing murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court in Banjul, Bakary...

GAMBIA: Bail Hearing for Abdoulie Sanyang Adjourned as State Seeks Time to Respond

Counsel J Darboe filed an Originating summons seeking bail for his client Abdoulie Sanyang, who faces four counts of criminal offences at the Magistrate's...

GAMBIA: Former Auditor General Files Legal Action Against Unlawful Dismissal, Alleges Constitutional Rights Violations

In a complaint filed in the Supreme Court, former Auditor General Modou Ceesay argues that his dismissal from office was illegal and unconstitutional. Attorney...

GAMBIA: In Jabang, Police Respond to Youth Disputes and Highway Obstructions

The Police Intervention Unit and Anti-Crime Unit swiftly responded to reports of youths taking to the streets in Jabang, where tyres were set ablaze...