The Gambia Press Union (GPU), in collaboration with the global network promoting and defending freedom of expression, IFEX, convened a training and dialogue session for journalists and police officers to strengthen cooperation and promote the safety of journalists ahead of The Gambia’s 5th December 2026 presidential election.

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The Kanifing Magistrate’s Court has fined Mbye Ceesay D100,000 for stealing a motorbike valued at D35,000 in Kololi and selling it for just D3,000. Ceesay, who pleaded guilty to the theft, admitted selling the 'Jakarta' motorbike belonging to Muhammed Jallow to a man identified as Badou. The motorbike has not been recovered.

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The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has granted Samba Keita bail in the sum of D150,000 in a case involving the alleged possession of 870 grammes of cannabis sativa, a prohibited drug under Gambian law.

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Gambian Security Institutions validated a set of Guiding Principles and Professional Standards for Border Officials aimed at strengthening professionalism, accountability, and people-centred border management across the country’s border crossing points.

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As The Gambia moves towards another politically sensitive electoral period, Caritas Gambia concluded a three-day training in the West Coast Region (WRC) on 3rd September 2026, aimed at strengthening community capacity to prevent disputes from escalating into violence.

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Buba Jallow, a car mechanic accused of fatally stabbing Ebrima Njie in Latrikunda German, has alleged that he was denied access to fresh air and prescribed medication while being held at Mile 2 Central Prison. At his first hearing Jallow hurled insults and showed his middle fingers to onlookers at the court.

After spending some time in Mile 2 his mood changed completely as he refrained from abusing onlookers and complained to Justice I. Janneh about his treatment in remand.

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Former soldier Sanna Manjang, whom the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission has mentioned as committing serious crimes, including torture, during the former regime, has taken the witness stand for the first time in his trial before the High Court in Banjul.

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The High Court of The Gambia has sentenced three convicts after accepting an amended plea bargain agreement reached between the State and the accused persons in connection with a 2022 robbery case in Jabang Village, West Coast Region.

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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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Nearly five years after The Gambia's Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) documented killings, torture, enforced disappearances and other human rights violations committed by state security agents, ANEKED Country Director Ms Sirra Ndow has called for a people-centred approach to security sector reform, stressing that the ultimate goal to ensure that Gambians never again fear the institutions meant to protect them.

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Amdalai, North Bank Region – 18th August 2025. The Governments of The Gambia and Senegal officially launched a week-long Cross-Border Engagement Meeting at the Amdalai Border Crossing Point. The initiative brings together national institutions, border agencies, and international partners to strengthen cooperation, promote integrated border management, and improve the safety and well-being of border communities. More in the news 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.

Parliamentarians failed to complete the consideration stage of 26 clauses in the National Security Council (NSC) Bill on 18th March 2025, as lengthy deliberations and disagreements over key provisions prolonged the debate. More in the Parliamentary report.

Parliamentarians were scheduled to address three separate actions, including a report from the Finance Minister on the implementation and monitoring of the annual budget; however, only the National Security Council Bill 2023 is being considered today. More in the report.

The death of Brigadier General Bora Colley, a former officer in The Gambia Armed Forces and a notorious member of the Jungler death squad under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, has sparked renewed calls for transparency from the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice Study (EFSCRJ). 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.

Amidst Sudan’s ongoing violent conflict, a horrific and largely unseen crisis is unfolding, exposing the cruellest depths of war. More in this report.

The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, launched a three-day workshop in Bakau on 25th February 2025, aimed at improving reporting under the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). The event highlighted The Gambia's ongoing efforts to align its domestic policies with international human rights standards, particularly in relation to migrant workers' rights. More in the report.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports presided over the launch of the National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security on 11th February 2025 during an opening ceremony attended by dignitaries, ambassadors, and representatives from development partners at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. More in the 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.