The Gambia Bar Association has issued a statement announcing that it has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of President Adama Barrow’s appointment of Mr. Edi Faal as the Chief Justice of The Gambia.

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The Gambia’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, 7th July 2026, that the forceful removal of Auditor General Modou Ceesay from office back in September 2025 was unconstitutional but stopped short of reinstating him back into office. The ruling also saw the former Auditor General awarded a compensation of D4 million, with his outstanding salary, allowances, pension, and gratuity to be paid to him until the end of his tenure.

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Gambia Bar Association has warned President Adama Barrow that Mr Edi Faal is not eligible to take up the role of Chief Justice as the country heads into an election period towards the end of the year.

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Yesterday, 7th July 2026, Askanwi Media published the list of 105 prisoners pardoned by President Adama Barrow on the occasion of Yawm Al-Ashura, although the offences for which they were convicted were not disclosed. Our reporter has since received a crucial update that a Private Member's Bill currently before Parliament seeks to regulate this process and require the offences of all persons granted a pardon to be published in the Gazette.

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The Gambia has appointed Special Prosecutor, Martin Hackett, who is set to lead investigations and prosecutions involving former President Yahya Jammeh and 68 other individuals identified by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) for alleged crimes committed during his regime.

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In a landmark development for The Gambia’s justice system, the judiciary has inaugurated the Special Criminal Division of the High Court at Mile 7 in Bakau, a move widely hailed as a pivotal step in advancing the nation’s long running transitional justice process.

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The coroner's inquest into the death of Omar Badjie, which sparked protests in Lamin Mandinary, has concluded that his death was caused by police officers who assaulted him physically. The press release issued today from the Office of the Chief Justice recommends the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to consider criminal proceedings against the police officers involved. More in the press release.

Two finance directors for Gamcel and Gamtel have summoned a Gamcel staff member before the Gambia Police Force in Banjul to respond to allegations of defamation. The matter stems from disagreements over staff salary deductions which have allegedly not been paid.

Now the complainants are demanding that The Voice of Fanta interview featuring the Gamcel staff member be brought down or face defamation charges.

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The government’s plan to inaugurate a Special Court for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) has renewed hope among survivors, women’s rights advocates, and the wider public at a time when the country’s justice system is facing increased scrutiny over how sensitive and high-profile cases are handled.

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The trial of Sanna Manjang continued on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at the High Court in Banjul, with dramatic exchanges unfolding as the second prosecution witness took the stand in a case that has drawn national attention over alleged killings linked to Kanilai.

More in the court report.