The Judiciary of The Gambia marked the opening of the 2025 Legal Year on February 9, emphasizing the need to adequately resource the judiciary for a more efficient legal landscape. The event highlighted the importance of judicial independence, the need to address challenges such as case backlogs and inadequate resources, and the importance of attracting and retaining quality legal professionals. The celebration also served as a call to action to ensure a fair and effective judicial system, seen as a cornerstone of a just society.
The Gambia has launched a new law magazine titled "JUSTICE: Let There Be Justice Though The Heavens Fall," aimed at promoting legal discourse, transparency, and accountability. The magazine, founded by esteemed legal mind FaFa Edrissa M’Bai, will serve as a platform for legal practitioners, scholars, and students to discuss pressing legal issues. The inaugural edition explores various topics including constitutional development, the role of the judiciary in safeguarding democracy, and gender justice.