A Quiet Face in Court: Correa’s Chilling Stillness During Torture Trial
Michael Sang Correa, once a member of The Gambia’s feared Junglers, appeared almost unrecognisable as he walked into a U.S. courtroom on 7th April 2025 for the opening of his landmark torture trial. Dressed in a suit, with dreadlocks and a streaked beard, Correa remained largely emotionless as victims recounted harrowing stories of abuse allegedly committed under his custody. More in the article.
Judiciary Trains Legal Practitioners in Preparation for Establishment of Commercial Court
The Gambian Judiciary conducted a two-day training session for legal practitioners and court staff on commercial law and court management to establish an effective commercial court. More in the report.
Judiciary Revises High Court Rules with Support from American Bar Association
The Judiciary of The Gambia, in partnership with the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABAROLI), revises High Court Rules to enhance Judicial efficiency. More in the press release.
University of Calabar Wins NHRC’s 5th Int. Human Rights Moot Court Competition
In commemoration of International Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and partners marked the day with their 5th International Human Rights Moot Court, named after first President of the Republic of The Gambia, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. More in the report.
Hon Touma Njie Maintains Seat but Loses Injunction Against Kebba Jallow’s PPP Leadership
Hon Fatoumatta Njie of Banjul South maintained her parliamentary seat for Banjul South but lost her application for series of injunctions against the leadership of the People’s Progressive Party, Mr Kebba Jallow on Thursday 5th December 2024.
More in the story.
GPU Raises Concerns Over Defamation Suits against The Voice & The Alkamba Times
The Gambia Press Union issued a statement condemning the Government’s lawsuits against the Voice Newspaper and the Alkamba Times grabbing headlines across the world in October 2024.
Judiciary Appoints Three Magistrates and One Justice of the Peace
The Government of the Gambia under the auspice of the Judicial Service Commission headed by the Chief Justice appointed three new first-class Magistrates and one Justice of the Peace on 25th September 2024 at the Banjul Court House Building in Independence Drive.
Specially Designated Global Terrorist Mohammad Bazzi Pleads Guilty to Sanctions Evasion
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York has issued a statement highlighting that Muhammed Bazzi has pleaded guilty for conspiracy to conduct and to cause United States persons to conduct unlawful transactions with a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
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