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Gambia Chief Justice Advocates for Ecowas Court to Prosecute Serious International Crimes

Frederic Tendeng April 30, 2024

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.

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Expert Testifies in Murder Trial of Ousainou Bojang and Sister Amie Bojang

Frederic Tendeng April 24, 2024

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.

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Police Murder Trial – Defense Concludes Marathon Cross-Examination

Frederic Tendeng April 22, 2024

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.

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Court Orders State Representation for Man Accused of Gruesome Attack on Wife

Frederic Tendeng April 16, 2024

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.

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State’s Objection Overruled – Detective Sowe’s Call Log Printout Admitted in Bojang Murder Trial

Frederic Tendeng April 16, 2024

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.

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Former Nigerian Justice Belgore Dies at 70

Frederic Tendeng April 10, 2024

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.

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