Jollof News journalist Mr Momodou Justice Darboe, who was scheduled to appear before Banjul Magistrate’s Court this morning, 20th April 2026, to face charges of common nuisance, has been postponed indefinitely.

More in the report.

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.

Inconsistencies in the widely followed trial of an alleged shooting outside a Fajara nightclub after a disagreement over the sale of laughing gas were the main bone of contention on 4th March 2026, as the defence’s objection to the witness statement was overruled.

More in the court report.

Police Prosecutor Commissioner Sanneh's application for a bench warrant to arrest Omar Camara was foiled after Camara arrived before the end of the court proceeding.

Commissioner Sanneh has been on a mission to re-arrest Gambian protestors. This was his second failed bench warrant application submitted to the court to arrest Gambian protestors in the space of three weeks.

More in the court report.

The former Gambia Bar Association (GBA) president, lawyer Salieu Taal, raised concerns to Police PRO Sisawo during a panel discussion that the country is showing signs of backsliding in security sector reforms, particularly in the handling of peaceful assemblies that do not engage in processions or usage of loudspeakers. More in the news report.

Three women have been charged in connection with the death of a one-month-old baby girl following female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in The Gambia. Police Commissioner Abdoulie Sanneh confirmed the charges during a National Human Rights Commission training on the Women’s (Amendment) Act 2015, revealing that one accused faces life imprisonment while two others have been granted bail. More in the report.

"Torture is a no-go area," declared a senior police officer during a landmark human rights training organized by the Women’s Association for Victims and Women Empowerment (WAVE), signaling a shift in law enforcement culture as The Gambia deepens its commitment to accountability and the rule of law. More in the report.

A disturbing pattern of suspected suicides has shaken several communities across the country, with four individuals found dead under similar circumstances within a span of just five days. Authorities have launched investigations into each case, while fear and uncertainty continue to spread among residents. More in the report.

The Gambia has long been known for its peaceful nature and tightly knit communities, where villages and cities have felt like safe havens. However, beneath this calm exterior lies a growing public concern over the spread of illegal firearms. More in this report.

In a significant development, less than three weeks after the Gambia Police Force reported a series of robberies that took place at Access Bank and Banjul, authorities have arrested three suspects believed to be involved in these brazen attacks. More in the report.

The Gambia Police Force reported on 16th January 2025 that a joint security patrol arrested a 61-year-old foreign national for possession of an unlicensed firearm and prohibited drugs. More in this report.

According to the Gambia Police Force, at least six armed robberies have been reported in January 2025, including an exchange of gunfire. More in this report highlighting some of the crimes taking place in the country.

The Gambia Police Force issued four reports between 29th and 31st January 2025, indicating their plans to investigate alleged murder cases occurring within a three-day killing spree. The cases that occurred in different locations have heightened security concerns amongst the general public. More in the publication.

During the opining ceremony of a two days training for Police Officers on the Prevention of Torture organized by the National Human Rights Commission, Police Supt Colley informed his colleagues that the shocking TRRC revelations should serve as a turning point for the Police. More in this detailed publication.

The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has promoted fifteen female police officers out of twenty after undergoing a one-year Gender Promotion Initiative (GPI) program funded by the European Union and implemented by the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF).

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) issued a statement condemning the arbitrary arrest of the editor-in-chief of Gainako Online Newspaper, Yusef Taylor, after his shirt was torn by a police officer and he was detained for obstructing a police officer.

More in the press release.

A police statement announced that UTG student Kebba Secka was brutally stabbed to death by a police officer on 7th July 2025. In reaction to this, Team Gom Sa Bopa issued this statement calling for justice for his killing and to address fundamental flaws affecting the security sector immediately. More in their statement.