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 »
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 »