July 25, 2023
Gambia: Accessibility and Affordability of Drugs
The government is taking measures that require very careful consideration of causes and consequence. The abuse of licence to import medicinal products has resulted in the death of… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Gambia: Presidential Task Force Recommends Immediate Sacking of Head of Medicines Control
The presidential task force on the Acute Kidney Injuries (AKI), has recommended for immediate dismissal of the Executive and Deputy Executive Director of the Medicines Control… Read more »
Gambia: Drivers' Association Accuses Transport Union of Flouting Court Orders
The National Drivers' Association has accused the Gambia Transport Union of disregarding the orders of the high court. The drivers group says they are not fairly treated in the… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal/Gambia Meet Darsilami Villagers Over Tranquil Border Crisis
The Gambian authorities and a Senegalese diplomatic representative to Gambia on Sunday held peace talks with residents of Darsilami community in a bid to finding a lasting solution… Read more »
Gambia: Who Signed Bail Bond for Khadija Kebbeh?
Controversy has ensued in the case of Khadija Kebbeh after the lawyer for the two sureties said the signatures on the bail bond were not signed by his clients. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Revokes Importation License of Atlantic Pharmaceutical
The Government of The Gambia has permanently revoked the importation license of Atlantic Pharmaceutical Company Limited. This decision came after the presidential task force on the… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Gambia: Court Freezes Aisha Fatty's Bank Accounts
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court on Wednesday, 5 July issued an order freezing Aisa Fatty's bank accounts. He made this order in a civil case involving Fatty and… Read more »
Gambia: Police Drop Criminal Charges Against Aisha Fatty
The Inspector General of Police has dropped the eight (8) criminal charges against Aisha Fatty that they had earlier filed in court. all the charges were theft. Read more »
Gambia: Lawmakers to Pay Over One Million Dalasi for Vehicles - Upper Saloum Nam
The National Assembly Member for Upper Saloum, Hon. Alhagie Mbowe, said each National Assembly Member will pay a total of one million, two hundred and eighty-two thousand Dalasi… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Gambia: December 2022 Coup Trial Nears Judgment
The December 2022 alleged coup trial is almost coming to an end as the case has reached its final stage before judgement. Three members of the Gambia Armed Forces and one policeman… Read more »
Gambia: Court Acquits Purported Serial Rapist On 20 Criminal Charges
Justice F. Achibonga of the Banjul High Court has acquitted and discharged Ismaila Ndong, who was standing trial on twenty (20) criminal charges. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Gambia: Mayor Lowe's Lawyer Cross-Examines Commissioner Oreme
Lawyer Rachel Y. Mendy for Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has commenced her cross-examination of Oreme E. Joiner of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Senegal: What Is the Way Forward for Senegal?
Senegal is currently in the arms of the two most important arms of the state, that is, the judiciary and the executive. Presidents of republics and judges are sworn in to perform… Read more »
Gambia: Reporters, Editors Trained On Crime, Court Reporting
The Young Journalist Association of the Gambia (YJAG), in partnership with the Gambia Press Union (GPU), has commenced a two-day training for twenty reporters and editors on… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Gambia: NPP Condemns Attack On Journalists, Encourages Respect for Civil Liberties
The National People's Party (NPP) learned with dismay, the allegations of assault on two journalists who were covering the swearing-in ceremony of elected local officials at the… Read more »
Gambia: A Step in the Right Direction
The statement of the NPP condemning its members for assaulting a journalist is a step in the right direction. There have been incidents in the past when journalists or political… Read more »
Senegal: Govt Calls for Peace in Senegal
The Gambia Government has issued a press release dated 4 June calling for peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Senegal. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Gambia: Is Anybody Above the Law?
Dou Sannoh, an adviser to President Adama Barrow's, has been charged by the police and released on bail. Read more »
Gambia: Presidential Adviser Dou Sannoh Charged
President Adama Barrow's adviser, Dou Sannoh, has been charged by the police and released on bail. Police Spokesperson Cadet Assistant Superintendent Binta Njie confirmed this news… Read more »
Gambia: Wco Pledges to Support Customs in Tackling Illegal Trade
Dr Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Friday said they will continue giving support to regional customs, especially in the area of combating… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Gambia: Axe to Grind With the Auditor General? We Hope Not
The Gambia operates on the basis of the principle of law. Section 160(1)(c) indicates that, Read more »
Gambia: Court Declares Voluntary Statements of Alleged Coupist Inadmissible
The Banjul High Court presided over by Justice Basiru V.P. Mahoney has declared that the voluntary and cautionary statements of Fabakary Jawara (an alleged coupist) were… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Gambia: Lack of Quorum Hinders National Assembly Proceedings
Barely less than a week after the Speaker of the National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, frowned on the absenteeism of Ministers to the National Assembly, the third Arm of… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Gambia: Deputies Adopt Report On New Labour Bill
Deputies at the National Assembly on Monday 13th March 2023, adopted the report of the Trade and Regional Integration Committee on the new Labour Bill 2022, with the objective of… Read more »
Gambia: Lawmakers Adopt Report On Prevention, Prohibition of Torture Bill
Members of the National Assembly yesterday Monday adopted the report of the legislative Committee on Human Rights, regarding the "prohibition and prevention of torture" bill 2020. Read more »