September 23
Gambia: Police Prosecutor Says Yankuba Darboe Abusing Court Processes
Yankuba Darboe filed a motion asking the Banjul Magistrate's Court to stay his case while he pursues his appeal at the Gambia Court of Appeal. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Police Pronounces Major Drop in Crime, Road Accidents
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Seedy Mukhtar Touray, has revealed that major crime cases in The Gambia have decreased significantly, dropping from 63 cases in the second… Read more »
Gambia: Internal Audit Director Exposes Capacity Gaps in KMC
Landing Colley, a resident of Brikama and the Director of the Internal Audit Unit of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) on Wednesday, 18 September, testified before the Local… Read more »
September 13
Gambia: Govt Reviewing Soldier's Dismissal After High Court's Ruling
Gambia's Justice Minister, Dawda Jallow, has told members of the National Assembly that the ministry of defence is reviewing the dismissal of Corporal Omar Sarjo even though the… Read more »
September 11
Gambia: Speaker Jatta Warns of Consequences of Corruption On Democracy, Public Trust
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has told the country's lawmakers that corruption undermines democracy and erodes public trust. Read more »
Gambia: Court Transcriber Testifies in Ebrima Dibba's Sedition Trial
A seasoned court transcriber working with the Judiciary of the Gambia on Monday, 9 September 2024 testified in the sedition trial involving Ebrima Dibba of the United Democratic… Read more »
Gambia: DLEAG Arrests Switzerland-Based Gambian With Suspected Hashish
Operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), stationed at the Banjul International Airport, recently arrested and seized Moroccan Hashish from a… Read more »
September 09
West Africa: West African Migrants Attacked With Live Ammunition By Tunisian Mob
At least 4 West African migrants were attacked with live ammunition by a mob of Tunisians while they searched for portable water in Sfax, Tunisia, according to a humanitarian… Read more »
September 03
Gambia: Did the Government Conduct Consultation to Craft the Barrow Administration Draft Constitution?
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice and the Minister of Information have held radio interviews and a press conference to try to convince the public that the Barrow… Read more »
August 25
Gambia: Magistrate Krubally Places D12 Million Bond On Man Accused of Stealing
Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally of the Banjul Magistrate's Court has granted bail to one Modou Lamin Baldeh standing trial for stealing the sum of Twelve Million Dalasi… Read more »
Gambia: Bar Concludes Training On Human Rights for Young Lawyers
The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) on Wednesday, 21st August 2024, concluded two-day training for 20 young lawyers. Read more »
Gambia: Judiciary Mourns the Demise of Justice M. M. Sey
Gambia's Chief Justice, His Lordship, Hassan B. Jallow and the entire Judiciary are mourning the demise of Mary Mamyassin Sey. Read more »
Gambia: The Country Is Still Waiting for the Publication of Supplement 'B' to the Gazette of 14th August 2024
It is important to have a clear perspective of where we are in the constitution building process and where we are heading to. A notice to introduce a government bill has been… Read more »
August 20
Gambia: Bar Not Pleased With Exclusive Approach in Preparing the New Draft Constitution
The Gambia Bar Association has indicated in a press release that the approach of the executive in preparing the new Draft Constitution is not inclusive, transparent or… Read more »
August 17
Gambia: Government Re-Gazette Draft Constitution
A press release from the Ministry of Information indicates that the Government of The Gambia has considered and reviewed the Draft Constitution that was presented by the… Read more »
August 13
Gambia: Insight Into Non-Enforcement of Tobacco Control Act 2016
In December 2016, the Gambia government adopted an Act called the Tobacco Control Act which entered into force on December 17, 2018. Provisions on smoking in public places and… Read more »
August 12
Gambia: Former Bac CEO Continues His Testimony
During Thursday's proceedings of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, Modou Jonga, the Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brikama Area Council continued to accept his… Read more »
July 29
Gambia: Court Frees Two Accused of Killing Man in Mob Justice
Justice Aisatou Jallow-Sey of the Bundung High Court has freed Charles A. Gomez and Abdou Charreh following the prosecution's failure to prove their guilt. Read more »
July 24
Gambia: Court Orders State to Provide Defence With Information and Readable Receipts in Former Land's Ministers Case
A High Court in Banjul, The Gambian capital, has ordered the State to provide the defence in the case of former Lands Minister Abba Sanyang, with the information of the case and… Read more »
July 22
Gambia: Westfield Murder Case - Prosecution Witness Says Defendant's Jacket Had Blood Stains
A prosecution witness Monday told a High Court in Banjul that a jacket belonging to Arona Tine charged with the murder of one F atoumata Kargbo, had blood stains when it was… Read more »
Gambia: Nams to Investigate Illegal Importation of Petroleum Products Valued At U.S.$ 30m
The National Assembly Members (NAMs) Monday (22nd July 2024) voted to establish a parliamentary inquiry committee tasked with investigating illegal importation of petroleum… Read more »
Gambia: Lawyer Calls On Court of Appeal to Reverse Its Own Ruling in Vista Bank Case
Foroyaa has been keenly monitoring the developments in the ongoing appeal filed before the Court of Appeal by Slok Nigeria Limited and FIB Group Limited regarding ownership of a… Read more »
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 »