Police Officer Testifies GALA Had No Police Permit to Use Youth Monument
Fourteen members of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), who were arrested on 8th May 2026 at the Westfield Youth Monument while setting the stage for the commemoration of their one-year anniversary, have appeared before the Kanifing Magistrate Court for the continuation of their trial.
More in this court report.
Environment Minister's Defamation Suit Against Journalist Continues with Fresh Applications
The defamation suit filed by Minister Rohey John Manjang against The Alkamba Times journalist, Kebba Ansu Manneh, continued before the High Court Annex in Banjul on Monday, 23rd June 2026, with both parties filing fresh applications ahead of the substantive hearing.
More in court report.
Supreme Court Declares Auditor General's Removal Unconstitutional, Awards D4 Million in Compensation
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.
More in the court report.
Environment Minister’s D50 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Journalist Manneh Adjourned to End of June
The High Court Annex in Banjul on Monday adjourned Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang's D50 million defamation lawsuit against investigative journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh to 23rd June 2026.
The adjournment followed the absence of defence counsel, who informed the court through a letter that he was unwell and unable to attend proceedings. However, the court noted that no medical certificate or supporting documentation was provided to substantiate the claim.
More in the court report.
Fourteen GALA Activists Charged With Unlawful Assembly & Common Nuisance
After waiting hours for a magistrate to be assigned to commence the trial, some 14 activists affiliated with the anti-corruption youth movement, Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), were granted court bail on Monday, 11th May 2026, after being charged with unlawful assembly and common nuisance by police.
More in the court report.
Special Prosecutor Hackett to Prosecute Former President Jammeh & Accomplices
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.
More in this news report.
Gambia Launches Special Criminal Division as Transitional Justice Enters New Phase
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.
More in the news report.
Prime Atlantic Hotel Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Double Booking
One of the capital city’s last remaining hotels, Prime Atlantic Hotel, is at the center of a legal dispute before the High Court in Banjul over allegations of double-booking events at their venue for the same date.
More in the report.
Bojang Siblings Finally Released After Two-Day Protest
A high-profile criminal case that has gripped the nation since 2023 reached a dramatic conclusion on 1st April 2026, as Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, were finally released from state custody following a High Court acquittal, public protests, and mounting pressure on authorities.
More in the news report.
Manjang Cham Visa Fraud Case: Visa Buyers Signed Documents Without Full Understanding
Magistrate A. Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrate Court heard testimony from a witness, Muhammed Sallah, who stated that he paid D100,000 to Manjang Cham and signed documents without being aware of their content. Cham is currently facing charges of visa fraud, accused of deceiving approximately 23 individuals by promising to secure visas for them.
Defence Objection Overruled After ‘Inconsistent’ Gun Testimony
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.
Bureau de Change Murder Trial: Court Admits Autopsy Report Despite Defence Objection
The trial over the murder of Bureau de Change staff member Fatoumatta Kargbo took a decisive turn on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, when the High Court in Banjul admitted the post-mortem report into evidence, overruling strong objections from the defence.
Suspect Harouna Tine could face the death penalty or life in prison if found guilty of stabbing Karbo to death in a killing that has left the nation in shock.
More in the court report.
“I Never Got the Visa”: Witness Testifies in D100,000 Scam Case
The multi-million dalasi visa fraud case resumed in late February 2026 before Magistrate A. Manneh at the Kanifing Magistrate Court, with fresh testimony detailing how the accused, Manjang Cham, obtained D100,000 from one of his 23 alleged victims.
Cham is alleged to have fraudulently obtained over D3 million from 23 people in exchange for visas to Canada and Spain and could be sentenced to over 60 years in prison if found guilty of obtaining money by false pretence.
More in this court report.
Sanna Manjang Murder Trial: Investigator Admits Accused Was Not Present During Kanilai Visit
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.
Witness: Gunshots Ring Outside NightClub After Laughing Gas Dispute
The trial of the shooting outside a popular nightclub in Fajara continued with a gripping witness testimony detailing how a dispute over laughing gas led to the discharge of a gun and one person injured.
More in this story.
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