Countries One Senegalese soldier killed, six injured in Casamance Dakar – A Senegalese soldier was killed and six others wounded in the Casamance region during operations to destroy... Read more 13 Mar
Countries African nations warn: Don’t join overseas wars Banjul – The Gambia expressed “grave concern” on Friday about citizens fighting in conflicts abroad, as several African countries... Read more 21 Feb
Countries At least 31 dead in New Year’s migrant boat sinking off Gambia Banjul – At least 31 people drowned when an overloaded boat carrying undocumented migrants capsized on New Year’s Eve... Read more 6 Jan
Cameroon Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia for ‘safety’ after vote Banjul – Cameroon’s opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who contests the outcome of his country’s October election that returned... Read more 24 Nov, 2025
Countries Gambia vows to arrest ex-dictator Jammeh should he return Banjul – The Gambia on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to arrest and prosecute exiled former dictator Yahya Jammeh should... Read more 29 Oct, 2025
Countries Gambia sets December 2026 presidential election date Banjul – The Gambia will hold its next presidential election on December 5, 2026, officials announced on Thursday, as... Read more 10 Oct, 2025
Countries Gambia baby death heightens alarm over female genital mutilation Banjul – Rights activists in The Gambia are calling for justice after a one-month-old baby’s death was linked to... Read more 14 Aug, 2025
Countries Gambia declares mpox outbreak Banjul – The Gambia reported an outbreak of mpox Tuesday with detection of a single case, as several nearby... Read more 23 Jul, 2025
Sport From Gambia to glory: Yankuba Minteh’s rapid rise Blistering pace, fearless dribbling, and relentless work rate, Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh is the Premier League’s next breakout star, writes... Read more 17 Mar, 2025
Countries Gambian exiled former dictator tells supporters: ‘I’m coming back’ The Gambia’s former dictator Yahya Jammeh has said he intends to take back control of his political party and... Read more 24 Jan, 2025