Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a gripping turn of events at the trial of Arona Tine for the murder of Fatoumatta Kargbo, the prosecution’s first witness, Sanna Cham, testified to a scene of chaos and tragedy. The incident, which occurred at HM Bureau de Change in Westfield, shocked the community and left many questions unanswered.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Chief Justice Hassan Jallow, speaking at the Ecowas Judicial Council meeting in Banjul, has called for the Ecowas Court to be empowered to prosecute individuals who commit serious international crimes such as genocide and crimes against humanity. The Ecowas Judicial Council, consisting of legal experts from West African states, oversees the operations of the Ecowas Court.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Augustine Bangura, the Sierra Leonean national accused of killing Shakina Chinedu, a Nigerian born British national, appeared on Thursday before the High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, to face charges of theft and murder.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Professor Gabriel Ogun, the head of pathology and laboratory medicines at Edward Francis Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), testified as the seventh witness (PW7) in the alleged murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang. The trial, presided over by Justice Jaiteh, saw Professor Ogun, a senior staff member with an extensive academic background in pathology and medicine, present crucial evidence regarding the postmortem examinations of two deceased police officers, Pateh Jallow and Sang J Gomez, conducted in September 2023.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Paulo Djabi, who faces 15 criminal charges including money laundering and drug-related offenses, has requested the court’s permission to travel for medical reasons. Justice Achibonga had previously prohibited Djabi from leaving The Gambia before granting him bail.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Counsel Lamin J Darboe has wrapped up a comprehensive cross-examination of PW6 Detective Ebou Sowe in the ongoing alleged murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang. The session was marked by meticulous scrutiny of Detective Sowe’s activities and whereabouts on key dates related to the case.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has mandated the National Agency for Legal Aid (NALA) to provide legal representation for Gorguie Sowe, also known as Yugo Sowe, who is facing charges of attempted murder, assault causing grievous bodily harm, intentional harm, wounding, and domestic violence. The accused allegedly attacked his wife with a cutlass, inflicting severe injuries to her hands and legs.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a dramatic turn of events during the trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister for alleged murder, a crucial piece of evidence was admitted into the court record despite objections from the State. Counsel Lamin J. Darboe, representing the defendants, tendered a call log printout of Detective Ebou Sowe into evidence during cross-examination. However, the State objected to its admissibility.
Ahmad Olarewaju Belgore, a retired Nigerian judge who had previously served at the Gambia Court of Appeal, passed away on Tuesday night after breaking his Ramadan fast, according to family sources. At the age of 70, he retired from the Nigerian Appeal Court on April 18, 2023.
Gambiaj.com – President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has revoked all appointments and decisions made by his predecessor, Macky Sall, during the last meeting of the Superior Council of the Judiciary on March 29, 2024. These decisions were nullified by a new presidential decree signed on April 3, 2024.
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