Countries

Gambia to boost health measures after child deaths, says president

Banjul – President Adama Barrow on Friday promised The Gambia would boost health measures including better quality control over... Read more

8 Oct, 2022

Countries

West African leaders arrive in Mali to mediate Ivory Coast soldier crisis

Bamako – A high-level mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Mali on Thursday... Read more

30 Sep, 2022

Countries

Gambia halts syrup paracetamol use after child deaths

Banjul – The Gambia’s Health Ministry has asked hospitals to stop using syrup paracetamol after at least 28 children... Read more

10 Sep, 2022

Countries

‘Sex crazed’ UK grannies warned to stop holidaying in Gambia because tourism bosses want to attract ‘quality’ visitors

Cape Town – The Gambia wants to shake off its reputation for sex tourism and has, therefore, warned tourists... Read more

8 Sep, 2022

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Eleven died in Gambia’s worst floods in 50 years

Banjul – The Gambia suffered its worst flooding in “nearly half a century” late last month, killing 11 people... Read more

13 Aug, 2022

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Jammeh-era victims warily welcome death sentence for Gambian ex-spies

Banjul – When Muhammed Sandeng first learned that his father, political activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng, had been tortured to... Read more

17 Jul, 2022

Countries

Gambian ex-spies found guilty in key murder trial

Banjul – A Gambian judge on Wednesday convicted the former spy chief and other intelligence officials of the 2016... Read more

14 Jul, 2022

Business

The Gambia bans timber exports after smuggling fears

Banjul – The Gambia on Friday suspended all timber exports, following reports the West African state is serving as... Read more

3 Jul, 2022

Countries

Gambia moves to suspend officials accused of rights violations

Banjul – The Gambia is suspending state employees accused of rights violations during ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh’s regime, including senior members... Read more

15 Jun, 2022

Countries

Gambians await government action on crimes under ex-dictatorship

Banjul – The last time Fatoumatta Sandeng saw her father, he was leaving the house for a peaceful protest ahead... Read more

25 May, 2022