The Gambia Press Union (GPU), in collaboration with the global network promoting and defending freedom of expression, IFEX, convened a training and dialogue session for journalists and police officers to strengthen cooperation and promote the safety of journalists ahead of The Gambia’s 5th December 2026 presidential election.

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The Kanifing Magistrate’s Court has fined Mbye Ceesay D100,000 for stealing a motorbike valued at D35,000 in Kololi and selling it for just D3,000. Ceesay, who pleaded guilty to the theft, admitted selling the 'Jakarta' motorbike belonging to Muhammed Jallow to a man identified as Badou. The motorbike has not been recovered.

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The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has granted Samba Keita bail in the sum of D150,000 in a case involving the alleged possession of 870 grammes of cannabis sativa, a prohibited drug under Gambian law.

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As The Gambia approaches three upcoming elections from December 2026 to June 2027, women in Kotu-Manjai are calling for greater opportunities to participate in politics, warning that gender stereotypes, violence, and fear continue to undermine their role in leadership and decision-making.

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The ECOWAS Court of Justice has adopted as a Consent Judgment an amicable settlement reached between the Government of the Republic of The Gambia and eight family members of Mahawa Cham in the case of Binta Jarju, Isatou Fatty, Lamin Cham, Bakary Cham, Fatou Cham, Kaddy Cham, Omar Cham and Limam Cham v. The Republic of The Gambia.

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New Judges of the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been sworn into office for a four-year, non-renewable tenure by the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria on 6 October 2026.

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Gambian Security Institutions validated a set of Guiding Principles and Professional Standards for Border Officials aimed at strengthening professionalism, accountability, and people-centred border management across the country’s border crossing points.

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The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has remanded one Tamsir Secka to Mile 2 Central Prison after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his younger brother, Musa Secka, with a cutlass, causing grievous bodily harm.

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The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has transferred a murder case involving one Mustapha Mboge to the Special Criminal Division of the High Court for trial after determining that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter.

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The Gambia Reparations Commission wishes to inform the victim community and the general public about the current status of USD 2,507,911.73 (Two Million, Five Hundred and Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred and Eleven US dollars and Seventy-Three Cents) recovered from the forfeiture and sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s Potomac property in the United States of America.

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Prosecution witnesses Nfamara Marong of Madiana and Yankuba Sanneh of Manjai Kunda have told the Banjul Magistrates’ Court that they paid D600,000 to Ejaba Travelling Agency for Hajj arrangements that ultimately did not materialize.

The testimonies were heard on Monday, 28th September 2026, as prosecution witnesses continued to testify in the ongoing alleged Hajj fraud case involving Kanimang Bojang and his company, Ejaba Travelling Agency.

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The Government has launched the National Land Policy Steering Committee to oversee and support the implementation of the country’s National Land Policy nearly ten months after it was launched.

The Steering Committee was launched on Monday, 28th September 2026, as the government seeks to strengthen land governance, improve land administration, and address longstanding challenges surrounding land ownership and disputes.

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The Gambia’s Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations issued a statement clarifying Team Gambia’s “endorsement” statement as political actors progress coalition building ahead of the 2026 December 5th Presidential Elections.

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Commercial drivers in Jarra Soma have raised concerns over the D200 toll fee levied on them at the Senegambia Bridge.

Speaking to Hilltop FM, the drivers attributed their low returns to the high toll charged on every crossing at the Senegambia Bridge, coupled with the high cost of fuel.

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Stakeholders at the 2026 National Agroecology Forum have called for increased investment in sustainable agriculture and organic fertiliser production to improve food security, strengthen farmers’ livelihoods, and protect the environment in The Gambia.

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The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has called for stronger accountability for attacks against journalists, urging state and police prosecutors to ensure that cases involving media workers are properly investigated and prosecuted where evidence supports legal action ahead of the 5th December 2026 presidential election.

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In our previous story, we reported on PW4 Mudu Jallow’s testimony that he paid D600,000 for Hajj arrangements and was later informed that he would travel using a Guinea-Bissau passport. The fifth prosecution witness, Mbaji Jaiteh of Fajikunda, has told the Banjul Magistrates’ Court that he paid money in instalments for his father’s proposed Hajj journey through Kanimang Bajo.

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More testimonies were heard as another witness also claimed that he paid D600,000 to Kanimang Bajo but never got to travel for the Hajj Pilgrimage. In Askanwi’s continuation of this court report we hear how the trip was postponed twice and eventually cancelled.

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Our series of court reports on the Kanimang Bajo case continues with more witness testimonies heard in court on 9th September 2026 as more plaintiffs tell the court how they paid hundreds of thousands to Bajo, who failed to deliver his promise of a Hajj pilgrimage.

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The Iqra Foundation has donated five sewing machines and five wheelchairs to beneficiaries in Banjul North as part of its humanitarian efforts aimed at empowering vulnerable members of society and improving their livelihoods. The donation was handed over on Wednesday, 16th September 2026, to the Honourable Member for Banjul North, Modou Lamin B. Bah, during a ceremony attended by community members, beneficiaries, humanitarian actors, and other stakeholders.

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