Court Denies Bail for Suspect in Samsung Phone Theft
By Fatou Bojang During a plea-taking hearing at the Bundung Magistrate Court, Pa Abdou Demba was charged with stealing two high-value mobile phones. It is alleged that on November 4, 2024, within the Bundung High Court complex in the Kanifing municipality of the Republic of The Gambia, Demba stole a Samsung Fold 4 mobile phone
The Accused Faces Five Charges in Bundung Magistrate Court
Isatou Jeng is facing charges for misappropriating D1,195,950 from various community groups in Tallinding, Gambia, under the pretense of purchasing foodstuffs for them, and has pleaded for mercy, promising to repay the funds if given the opportunity to work, with the case adjourned until December 2nd.
NHRC Boss Says Sustainable Peace Requires Access to Justice
National Human Rights Commission chairman Emmanuel Joof stressed that true and lasting peace requires justice, equality, and dignity, urging young Gambians to actively promote peace as he reflected on The Gambia’s journey towards justice and stability since 2017.
EU Election Mission Calls for Gambia’s Electoral Reforms
The EU Election Follow-up Mission, led by Norbert Neuser, has urged Gambian authorities to accelerate electoral reforms, including the 2022 Elections Bill and 2024 Personal Data Protection Bill, emphasizing that these reforms, if enacted, could significantly enhance the 2026 presidential election’s integrity and credibility.
