Crime and Courts

Hassan B. Jallow, Chief Justice By Buba Gagigo A recent Afrobarometer survey has revealed that 43% of Gambians believe that most or all judges and magistrates in the country are corrupt, while 46% say…

Members of the appeals court The Court of Appeal has overturned the murder conviction and death sentence of Mariama Conteh, who had been found guilty of killing her partner, Tijan Bah, in…

PPolice caught on camera insulting an elderly man By Buba Gagigo A video circulating on social media has captured two uniformed police officers engaging in a heated exchange with an elderly man, during…

Aisha Fatty (Defendant) and Abdoulaye Thiam (Plaintiff) Aisha Fatty, who is facing a civil lawsuit filed by Abdoulaye Thiam, is set to testify in April 2025, either in person or virtually. If unavailable to appear…

Kumba Sinyan arriving in court Justice Jaiteh of the High Court of Banjul has ruled in favor of Kumba Sinyan, declaring her detention in the convict wing of Mile 2 Central Prisons unlawful and a violation of her…

Sanna Manjang A magistrate court in Banjul has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Sanna Manjang, a former member of the Gambia Armed Forces who has long been accused of…

Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the high court Essa Jobe has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Justice Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court for the rape of his wife's 14-year-old sister. …

Brikama Magistrates Court By Buba Gagigo The Brikama Magistrate Court has sentenced Ousainou Touray to 10 years in prison for burglary and theft after he pleaded guilty to both charges. …

Ousainou Bojang in court The High Court has ordered the recall of a mobile technician to assist in unlocking the smartphone belonging to Ousainou Bojang, the man accused of fatally…

Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO By Ramatoulie Jawo The Gambia Police Force issued a statement revealing that officers responded to a suspected shooting incident in Hanover, Serekunda, on February 19,…