The Law & The Courts

GAMBIA: Ex-Auditor General Modou Ceesay Lawsuit Against Minister of Justice, IGP, and Cherno Amadou Sowe

Five Panel of Judges of the Supreme Court hears first Motion in alleged forceful removal of Ex-Auditor General Modou Ceesay Against Minister of Justice,...

GAMBIA: Court Overrules State’s Objection to Mama Jabbi and Ousainou Audio Conversation, Admits Audio into Evidence

ustice Jaiteh has overruled the state's objection to the admissibility of Mama Jabbi and Ousainou Bojang's conversation audio recording and its English transcription. Director of...

GAMBIA: Court Dismisses Prisoner’s Application for Early Release and Parole

The convict Lamin Lang Sanyang applied for both an administrative "licence to be at large" and release under the statutory parole framework, but the...

GAMBIA: Supreme Court Dismisses State Preliminary Objection in Ex-Auditor General’s Case

Chief Justice Hassan Hassan B. Jallow has dismissed a preliminary objection filed by the State in the closely watched constitutional case brought by former...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...