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GAMBIA: State to Appeal Against Abdoulie Sanyang’s Acquittal and Discharge
The state Counsel informed the court that they intend to appeal against the acquittal and discharge of Abdoulie Sanyang, and Counsel requested the detention...
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GAMBIA: High Court Acquits Abdoulie Sanyang of 2016 APRC Bureau Arson Charges
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has acquitted and discharged Abdoulie Sanyang of all charges related to the 2016 arson attack on the...
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GAMBIA: Former Intelligence Chief Yankuba Badjie Filed an Appeal Against Death Sentence
The Court of Appeal has commenced the hearing of Yankuba Badjie's former intelligence Chief appeal against his conviction and sentence.
Yankuba Badjie is seeking to...
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GAMBIA: Bundung Magistrate Sentences Woman to 4 Years’ imprisonment for Pouring Hot Oil on Man.
Bundung Magistrates' Court has delivered a strict sentence against a young woman for a "senseless" and "callous" act of violence.
Her Worship Magistrate R. Mendy...
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GAMBIA: Police Investigator Testifies in Sanna Manjang Murder Trial
The murder trial of Sanna Manjang continued before Justice S.K. Jobarteh, with a testimony from an investigator who described a secret detention centre in...
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GAMBIA: Bundung Maternity Hospital Doctor Testifies in FC/FGM Trial as Defence Objects to Evidence; Accused Collapses in Court
The ongoing female circumcision trial involving three women accused of performing female Circumcision that led to the death of a one-year-old child continued today...
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GAMBIA: Judicial Crisis at Kanifing; Magistrate A. Manneh Halts Sittings Following Courtroom Assault.
The administration of justice at the Kanifing Magistrate’s Court has ground to a functional halt as presiding Magistrate A. Manneh entered the second week...
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GAMBIA: High Court Sentences Man to 10 Years for Rape of 10-Year-Old Girl
Justice N.Z. Mboob of the High Court sentenced one Samba Kandeh to ten years in prison for the rape of a 10-year-old girl. The...
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GAMBIA: High Court Rules Against City Pharmacy in Major Pharmaceutical Trademark Battle
Justice Jaiteh of the High Court has delivered a landmark judgment in a long-running pharmaceutical trademark dispute, ruling in favour of the Indian manufacturer...
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GAMBIA: High Court Rejects State Request to Detain Acquitted Boy’s Pending Appeal
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has denied the state's request to keep three boys in remand custody after they were acquitted and...
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GAMBIA: Magistrate Krubally Convicts 21-Year-Old Fisherman for Motorbike Theft
Principal Magistrate Krubally of the Banjul Magistrate Court has convicted Alagie Amadou Jallow, a 21-year-old fisherman, for the theft of a motorbike valued at...
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GAMBIA: Chief Justice Jallow Commissions Special Criminal Division in Bakau
The Judiciary officially inaugurated the Special Criminal Division of the High Court in Bakau at Mile 7. The commissioning ceremony was attended by senior...
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GAMBIA: Employer Arraigned After Alleged Hot Oil Attack on Staff
A woman was arraigned before Magistrate A. Manneh at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court facing charges for a gruesome assault by pouring hot oil on...
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GAMBIA: PIU Commander Testifies in GALA Trial; Recounts Use of Tear Gas at National Audit Office
The trial of three members of the GALA movement, Alieu Bah, Kemo Fatty, and Omar Camara, continued before Principal Magistrate Sallah Mbye today. The...
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GAMBIA: Locus Visit: Witness Points to Mango Tree Where Omar Badjie Was Beaten
The inquest into the death of Omar Badjie took an important step today 19th, January 19, 2026, as the court moved from the Brikama...
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GAMBIA: Manjang Cham Arraigned on 23 Counts of Million Dalasi Visa Fraud
A man identified as Manjang Cham appeared before the Kanifing Court facing 23 counts of indictment involving alleged visa fraud totalling millions of Dalasis.
Appearing...
