July 21
Gambia: Courts Orders IGP to Return Aisha Fatty's Vehicles and Phones
A High Court in The Gambian caital, Banjul, Friday ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to return Aisha Fatty's two vehicles and two iPhone mobiles. Read more »
July 16
Gambia: Public Health & Development Specialist Testifies in Senior Health Officials' Case.
A public health and development specialist Monday testified in the ongoing trial of senior health officials. Read more »
July 12
Gambia: High Court Dismisses Yankuba Darboe's Appeal in Sedition Trial
The Kanifing High Court on Thursday dismissed Yankuba Darboe's appeal in his sedition trial. The Chairman of Brikama Area Council ((BAC) was dissatisfied with the decision of… Read more »
July 10
Gambia: Second Prosecution Witness Testifies in Ebrima Dibba's Sedition Trial
Second Prosecution Witness , Ousman Gibba of the Special Investigation Unit of the police testified that he confirmed that the person speaking in the audio played in the courtroom… Read more »
July 02
Gambia: Fraud Investigator Testifies in Economic Crimes, Theft Trial of Businessman Alhagie Kebbeh
Modou Gaye, a serving member of the Gambia police force under the Fraud Squad Monday testified in the economic crimes and theft trial involving businessman, Alhagie Kebbeh. Read more »
Gambia: Superintendent Sarr Explains How Police Provided Alleged Murderer With First Aid
Superintendent Lamin B. Sarr has testified as the 5th prosecution witness in the murder trial of Arona Tine, who is accused of killing a young lady at a bureau de change in… Read more »
Gambia: Essa Faal Expresses Dismay Over Planned Increment of Benefits for Judicial Officers
Essa Faal, a former presidential candidate for the 2021 presidential elections, has expressed dismay over the planned Increment of benefits for judicial officers by the Government. Read more »
Gambia: Police Inspector Testifies in British Lady
Inspector Landing Danso of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) on Monday, 1 July testified in the murder trial of Augustine Bangura, who is accused of killing a British lady. Read more »
June 28
Gambia: President Barrow Renews Commitment to Referendum On New Constitution in 2024
President Adama Barrow has reiterated his commitment to hold a referendum on a new Constitution for the Third Republic by December 2024. Read more »
Gambia: Campaigners Continue Advocacy to Stay Criminalisation of FGM in Gambia
Anti-FGM campaigners are continuing the advocacy to stay the criminalisation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia amid a looming vote by lawmakers aimed at… Read more »
Gambia: Student Rape Victim Recounts Her Victimisation
A 14-year-old student and victim of rape testified before Principal Magistrate Sallah Mba'i regarding her alleged victimisation. Read more »
June 26
Gambia: Govt Vows to Dismantle Organized Criminal Network
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Defence, SeringModou Njie, on the eve of the occasion of the commemoration of the World Drug Day 2024, said the… Read more »
Gambia: Rongo Wants D175 Million From Lawyer Omar Jammeh for Forging Land Documents
Momodou L Jarju alias Rongo has made a counterclaim against Lawyer Omar Jammeh, who sued him for defamation and breach of contract. Read more »
June 24
Gambia: Police Investigate Mysterious Deaths Linked to Alleged Drug Abuse
Officers of Kotu Police Station are investigating the death of 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, following an incident at Dunes Night Club in Palma Rima on… Read more »
June 23
Gambia: Justice Minister to Table Bill That Seeks to Ensure Security Vetting
The Gambia's Justice Minister, Dawda Jallow, is expected to appear in Parliament today Monday, 24th June 2024, to table a bill titled Vetting Bill, 2023. Read more »
June 20
Gambia: Police Used Live Ammunition in the Fass Njaga Choi Shooting
The police used live ammunition when they shot at a suspect they say was trying to escape at Fass Njaga Choi. The Public Relations Officer of The Gambia Police Cadet Assistant… Read more »
June 19
Gambia: Police Shoot Suspect During Routine Patrol in Fass Njaga Choi
Officers of the GPF shot one Momodou Jallow on his buttocks during one of their intensified patrols in Fass Njaga Choi early Saturday morning. Read more »
June 11
Gambia: Defamation Trial Involving Ousman Sonko Former Minister Niang to Reopen
The defamation trial involving Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former tourism minister Mame Mbaye Niang is set to be reopened. Read more »
June 10
Gambia: Activist Says Probe Into Death of Gambian Migrant Ongoing
A migration activist has said that the German government's investigation into the death of a Gambian migrant Lamin Touray is still ongoing. Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Court Acquits Aisha Fatty On Charges of Blackmailing Thiam
Aisha Fatty, a Gambian business lady accused of blackmail by a Senegalese business tycoon, has been acquitted and discharged by a Senegalese court on Friday. Read more »
May 24
Gambia: Magistrate Krubally Fines Two Liberians D1 Million
Principal Magistrate Muhammed Kurubally of the Banjul Magistrate's Court has convicted two (2) nationals of Liberia - Jonathan Papafloma and Wilfred Sayee - for forging the Dalasi… Read more »
Gambia: Cyber Crime - Police Arrest 7 Nigerians
Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, Modou Musa Sisawo, the spokesperson of the Gambia Police Force, said the Anti-Crime Unit of the force Saturday, during their routine… Read more »
May 23
Gambia: FGM Survivors Reveal Their Ordeals to Lawmakers
Scores of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) survivors from across the country Tuesday thronged the National Assembly to give unsettling testimonies of the ordeal they endure as a… Read more »
May 16
Gambia: Dleag Arrests 13 Suspects With Alleged Prohibited Drugs
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency - The Gambia (DLEAG) said they have recently arrested thirteen people with suspected cannabis sativa and other prohibited drugs. Read more »
May 13
Gambia: Dr. Daffeh Presents Evidence to Lawmakers Showing FGM/C Is Harmful
Gambian gynecologist Dr. Babanding Daffeh last Wednesday presented evidence to lawmakers in Banjul showing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is harmful. Read more »