The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) hosted its annual validation workshop on the 2025 State of Human Rights Report today, 9th March 2026. Attended by various stakeholders from civil society organisations, law enforcement officers, and others, Solicitor General Mr Hussein Thomasi’s statement was not delivered because he failed to attend.

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The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial continued on 29th February 2026 at the High Court in Banjul before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, with renewed cross-examination of the Director of Health Services, Dr Bittaye, shedding light on regulatory challenges within the country’s pharmaceutical system.

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Inconsistencies in the widely followed trial of an alleged shooting outside a Fajara nightclub after a disagreement over the sale of laughing gas were the main bone of contention on 4th March 2026, as the defence’s objection to the witness statement was overruled.

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ChopWIN is now making it easier for players in Gambia to fund their accounts and start gaming immediately. The platform supports fast, secure deposit options that allow players to jump straight into their favourite games, including crash games, lightweight slots, and instant win titles.

More in the press release from ChopWIN.

The National Food Security Corporation Bill 2025 is currently facing parliamentary review and was tabled in Parliament for consideration on 3rd March 2026.

The bill proposes the establishment of the National Food Security Corporation, commencing with a value of D1 billion, which was doubled after a member’s recommendation.

More in this parliamentary report.

Residents of Bakary Sambou-Ya community in the West Coast Region (WCR) recently experienced a prolonged power outage after a transformer serving the area developed faults, leaving many households struggling to preserve food and carry out basic economic activities.

Upon receiving information about the incident, our reporter contacted the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) for confirmation and to find out what measures were being taken to restore electricity to the community.

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An adjournment application at the Kanifing Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, turned into a pointed constitutional debate, as the defence in the case of Manjang Cham vs Inspector General of Police (IGP) accused the state of trampling on the accused’s fundamental rights.

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The trial over the murder of Bureau de Change staff member Fatoumatta Kargbo took a decisive turn on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, when the High Court in Banjul admitted the post-mortem report into evidence, overruling strong objections from the defence.

Suspect Harouna Tine could face the death penalty or life in prison if found guilty of stabbing Karbo to death in a killing that has left the nation in shock.

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The multi-million dalasi visa fraud case resumed in late February 2026 before Magistrate A. Manneh at the Kanifing Magistrate Court, with fresh testimony detailing how the accused, Manjang Cham, obtained D100,000 from one of his 23 alleged victims.

Cham is alleged to have fraudulently obtained over D3 million from 23 people in exchange for visas to Canada and Spain and could be sentenced to over 60 years in prison if found guilty of obtaining money by false pretence.

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The National Assembly is set to consider a motion seeking legal and diplomatic pathways for the restitution of Gambian artefacts removed during the colonial era, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reclaim looted cultural heritage.

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The Gambia’s Finance Minister, Hon. Seedy S. Keita's last-minute request to postpone his scheduled parliamentary budget update has been approved by Parliament, allowing him to travel out of the country instead of reporting to Parliament yesterday, 2nd March 2026.

More in our detailed publication featuring the Clerk and the Speaker.

The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has announced the implementation of “minimal load shedding” across parts of the country due to exceptionally high electricity demand during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season, a development that has renewed concerns about The Gambia’s limited electricity generation capacity amid the government’s push for universal access by the end of 2026.

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Six opposition leaders sign a harmony accord as coalition talks gain momentum ahead of the December 2026 presidential elections. Signatories to the agreement include Ousainu Darboe, Bakary Dabo, Talib Bensouda, Essa Faal, Lamin Darbo and Ahmadou Kah.

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When ChopWin first called Musa Jallow to tell him he had won D100,000, he didn’t believe it. His first reaction? It had to be a prank.

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The UDP Party leader and presidential flag bearer, Hon. Ousainu Darboe, has challenged critics to convince him why his party should not lead the opposition coalition ahead of the December 2026 presidential election in an exclusive interview with Askanwi media.

More in this exclusive report.

The trial of the shooting outside a popular nightclub in Fajara continued with a gripping witness testimony detailing how a dispute over laughing gas led to the discharge of a gun and one person injured.

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The Gambia Online Media Association (GOMA) has elected an Interim Committee (IC) with a one-year mandate to steer the affairs of the Association and engage various stakeholders, including the public, government, sister institutions, and partners.

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Chopwin is enhancing the gaming experience for Gambian players by introducing instant withdrawals. Players can now access their winnings immediately, enjoying the thrill of fast, secure, and convenient transactions.

More in the press release from Chopwin Gambia.

Police Prosecutor Commissioner Sanneh's application for a bench warrant to arrest Omar Camara was foiled after Camara arrived before the end of the court proceeding.

Commissioner Sanneh has been on a mission to re-arrest Gambian protestors. This was his second failed bench warrant application submitted to the court to arrest Gambian protestors in the space of three weeks.

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The court case in which a cook, Mam Jarra Jarjue, was allegedly burnt in the face with hot oil proceeded at the Kanifing Magistrate on Monday, 16th February 2026, where she recounted the injuries she sustained. After her narration, the prosecutor submitted photographs of her injuries showing burns all over her face, ears and mouth as evidence to the court.

More in the report.