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 court case in which a cook, Mam Jarra Jarjue, was allegedly burnt in the face with hot oil proceeded at the Kanifing Magistrate on Monday, 16th February 2026, where she recounted the injuries she sustained. After her narration, the prosecutor submitted photographs of her injuries showing burns all over her face, ears and mouth as evidence to the court.

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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.

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.
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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.

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.