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.
Gambiaj.com – In a recent development, the High Court has issued an interim order restraining the Clerk of the National Assembly, its agents, servants, or any other parties from removing Fatoumatta Njai (Touma), Kebba K.K Barrow, and Samba Jallow from their elected positions in the ECOWAS Parliament.
Gambiaj.com – A federal judge in Colorado has declined to dismiss multiple criminal charges against former Jungler, Michael Sang Correa, a West African man living in Denver. Correa faces seven torture-related counts for his alleged involvement in a 2006 coup attempt against then-President Yahya Jammeh in The Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – Pablo Djabi, a man facing drug and related charges in The Gambia, has applied to the High Court for permission to travel outside the country for medical reasons. Djabi’s request comes after being diagnosed with a kidney condition that requires urgent treatment.
Gambiaj.com – Charles, a taxi driver, finds himself in a precarious legal situation after defending himself against armed robbers who attempted to break into his vehicle. The incident, which occurred last year in February, has left Charles and a friend in a state of uncertainty as their court appearances have been repeatedly postponed, leading to their remand at the Mile 2 prison.
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