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GAMBIA: “Slapped and Beaten”: Witness Testifies Police Used Force Against Omar Badjie
In the inquest proceedings of the late Omar Badjie, a witness, Majula Jammeh, testified today in Court that she saw the late Omar Badjie...
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GAMBIA: Contaminated Syrups Spark Lawsuit: Gambia Takes on Indian Manufacturer
On Wednesday, the Gambian government declared that it is bringing legal action against an Indian pharmaceutical company that is suspected of exporting contaminated syrups...
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GAMBIA: Female Circumcision Death: Two of Three Accused Released on Bail
Two of the three women charged in the female circumcision death of Baby Sarjo Conteh were granted bail by the Bundung High Court on...
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GAMBIA: “They Pushed Him to the Ground”: Uncle Testifies in Omar Badjie Inquest Proceedings
Tumane Badjie, the stepfather of the late Omar Badjie, continued his emotional testimony at the Brikama Magistrates' Court in the ongoing coroner’s inquest into...
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GAMBIA: Ousainou Bojang’s Trial Halted over Disputed Audio Transcript
The murder trial involving Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, was unable to move forward today, as Justice Jaiteh mandated that the disputed...
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GAMBIA: Five Stand Accused in Grisly Case of Burning a Man Alive
The state has charged five individuals in connection with the brutal killing of Modou Bah, who was set on fire after being doused in...
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GAMBIA: Fugitive Convicted: Banta Keita Sentenced for Aggravated Drug Trafficking
Banta Keita, who was prosecuted in absentia, was found guilty of aggravated drug trafficking by High Court Justice Zainab Nguie Mboob in connection with...
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GAMBIA: Late Omar Badjie Inquest: Uncle Testifies on Day of Alleged Police Encounter
The inquest into the death of Omar Badjie, who died following an alleged encounter with police on September 26, 2025, continued with the testimony...
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GAMBIA: Court-Ordered Eyewitness Testimony in Mariama Jallow Murder Trial
The High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, issued a compulsory witness summons against an alleged eyewitness in the ongoing murder trial of...
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GAMBIA: Former President Jammeh’s Return Sparks Heated Security Debate in National Assembly
On Wednesday, Hon. Sainey Jawara's motion regarding former President Yahya Jammeh's comments sparked a contentious discussion among National Assembly members. The remarks, which were...
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GAMBIA: Six Walk Free as Gambia High Court Finds Insufficient Proof in Social Security Scandal
Justice Kwabeng of Kanifing High Court acquitted and discharged all six accused persons in the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) staff's alleged...
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GAMBIA: Court Dismisses Kaddijah Kebbeh’s Application for Virtual Testimony in GACH Global Suit Against Her & Saikou Drammeh
The High Court presided by Justice Jaiteh dismissed a motion by the 1st Defendant, Khadijatou Kebbeh, to testify virtually via Zoom in the ongoing...
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GAMBIA: Court Subpoenas West Coast Radio for Abdoulie Sanyang Coffee Time Interview Recording
High Court presided over by Justice Jaiteh, has ordered West Coast Radio to produce the audio recording of an interview between Peter Gomez and...
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GAMBIA: Former Auditor Modou Ceesay Battles State’s Move to Strike Out His Reply
Modou Ceesay has replied to the state notice of objection to his statement of reply dated 10th November 2025. The state Notice of Objection...
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GAMBIA: State Files Objection to Former Auditor General’s Reply; Seeking Supreme Court to Strike Out Plaintiff’s Reply
The State, through the Solicitor General and Legal Secretary, has filed an objection in the ongoing civil suit brought by Modou Ceesay, the former...
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GAMBIA: Justice Jaiteh Hands Down 20-Year Sentence to Men in Child Rape Case
The High Court presided over by Hon. Justice Jaiteh, today convicted and sentenced Saikou Bah to 20 years’ imprisonment for the rape of a...