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
Countries 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
Countries 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
Countries Gambia government urged to posecute former dictator Yahya Jammeh: civil society organisations Banjul – Civil society organisations in The Gambia have pressed the authorities to prosecute former dictator Yahya Jammeh over... Read more 8 May, 2022
Countries Fearful Gambians start to return home after Senegal offensive Karinorr – Gambians who fled border villages last month after the Senegalese army launched an offensive against separatist rebels... Read more 26 Apr, 2022