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High-Profile Defamation Case Against Gambian Journalist Adjourned as Parties Explore Settlement

Jarai Jallow November 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) — The 50 million dalasis defamation lawsuit filed by Gambian Minister of Environment, Rohey John Manjang, against investigative journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh of The Alkamba Times (TAT) was adjourned today by the High Court to December 12, as both parties expressed an interest in pursuing an out-of-court settlement.

Court Grants Seized Funds to Paulo Djabi for Living Expenses and Legal Fees

Awa Colley October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court has ruled in favor of Paulo Djabi, allowing him to access 25% of the funds previously seized by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) to cover reasonable living expenses and litigation fees.

Gambian Environment Minister Sues Journalist for D50 Million in Defamation Case Over Seized Logs Report

Awa Colley October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang has initiated a high-stakes defamation lawsuit against journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh of The Alkamba Times, seeking damages of fifty million dalasis (D50 million).

High Court Grants In-Camera Testimony for Child Witness in Domestic Violence Case

Ousman Barrow October 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – High Court Judge Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has approved an application by State Counsel M. Singhateh to conduct the testimony of a 13-year-old child witness in private. This decision comes amid the ongoing trial of Gorgie Sowe, also known as Yugo Sowe, who is facing serious charges, including attempted murder and domestic violence against his wife.

High Court Dismisses ‘No Case Submission’ in Police Shooting Case

Jarai Jallow October 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court has dismissed the ‘no case submission’ filed by the defence lawyers…

Defense Lawyer Claims Lack of Forensic Evidence in High-Profile Murder Trial, Seeks Acquittal

Frederic Tendeng October 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the murder trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused of killing two police officers at Sukuta-Jabang Traffic Light in September 2023, Senior Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe argued that the case against Bojang is unfounded and urged the court to acquit his client.

U.S Judge Denies Third Dismissal Request in Former Death Squad Michael Sang Correa Torture Case

Frederic Tendeng September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (COLORADO, United States) – This time, Michael Sang Correa argued his federal indictment for torture was filed beyond the statute of limitations; and for the third time this year, a U.S. federal judge has refused to dismiss multiple criminal charges against Michael Sang Correa, a former member of The Gambia’s notorious “Junglers” death squad under ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh. Correa, now living in Colorado, faces charges of torture committed in his home country, in a case that marks a rare use of U.S. law to prosecute international human rights abuses.

Despite Exile, ‘Junglers’ Continue to Enjoy Relative Freedom – Bora Colley’s Return and Security Concerns

Awa Colley September 24, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Former “Jungler” Bora Colley, a member of ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s hit squad, recently turned himself in to The Gambia Armed Forces after eight years in exile. His surrender has added to the public bemusement, with many questioning the ease with which Junglers, including Colley, have seemingly continued to enjoy relative freedom, even sneaking into The Gambia to visit their families.

Man Accused of Murdering 14-Year-Old Boy in Basse Transferred to High Court

Jarai Jallow September 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BASSE, The Gambia) – A man from Demba Kunda, Upper River Region, was arraigned yesterday before the Basse Magistrates’ Court on charges of murder. The accused, Kemo Hydara, stands charged of causing the death of 14-year-old Yusuf Sumareh by beating him with a stick.

Basse Murder Case: Ousman Mballow Pleads Guilty to Killing Isatou Barry

Frederic Tendeng August 2, 2024

Gambiaj.com – In a shocking development, one Ousman Mballow has pleaded guilty to the murder of Isatou Barry, whose body was found inside a bag on a street in Basse. The horrifying discovery was made on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the community.

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