Foreign

Gambian Parliament to Revisit Bill on FGM Ban

Web News 18 March 2024 246 0

The Gambian parliament will on Monday discuss whether to consider or throw out a bill that is seeking to reverse the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). If the legislators agree to consider it, the bill will be taken through a committee for further scrutiny. The bill was introduced to Continue Reading

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Gambian Ex-Minister Goes on Trial in Switzerland for Murder

Web News 8 January 2024 234 0

A Gambian Former Interior Minister has gone on trial in Switzerland, charged with crimes against humanity. Ousman Sonko fled there in 2016, shortly before Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, accused of heading a repressive regime, lost power. Mr Sonko, 54, was arrested after non-governmental organisations presented evidence of his alleged involvement in killings, rape and Continue Reading

Sport

U-20: Gambia Beat South Sudan 5-0, Tunisia also Wins

Web News 4 March 2023 512 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Gambia has thrashed South Sudan in the last quarter final game of the ongoing Under 20 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt. Gambia scored 5 goals without reply against their opponents to advance to the semi finals of the tournament. Similarly, Tunisia booked their place in the semi finals after beating […]Continue Reading

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Gambia Says Navy Officer behind Failed Coup Bid

Web News 22 December 2022 315 0

A navy officer has been named by The Gambia’s government as the alleged ringleader of a failed coup plot. Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera had been detained, along with four other officers, in an operation underway since Tuesday, a statement said. The main opposition party and the West African regional bloc condemned the attempted coup. A […]Continue Reading