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GAMBIA: Police Superintendent Testifies in GALA Trials
The trial of three members of the GALA movement, charged with unlawful assembly and common nuisance, proceeded with the prosecution calling its first witness....
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GAMBIA: Crucial Video Played as Police IT Expert, Testify in Former Soldier’s Trial
Police officers Paul A.F. Sambou, a resident of Abuku and a four-year veteran of the police force, gave testimony in the trial of the...
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GAMBIA: High Court Rules Against Sanyang’s Medical Bail Request
The High Court presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, today dismissed the bail application of former soldier Abdoulie Sanyang, who is facing charges of...
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GAMBIA: Legal Fireworks Erupt as Bensouda-Kurang Defamation Hearing Starts
The civil case between senior lawyer Amie Bensouda and former lead Counsel of the Janneh Commission and former secretary of the Janneh Commission, Alhaji...
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GAMBIA: Police Detail Arrest of Abdoulie Sanyang at Banjul International Airport
Two police officers from the Banjul International Airport on Tuesday testified before Justice Jaiteh at the High Court in the ongoing trial of former...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...