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National & Local

Nature Photo: White Storks Are on Their Way

The article discusses the migration of white storks observed in Gambia during the last week of February, indicating their journey to breeding grounds.

Mar 1 β€’ 09:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Standard Chartered records $10m loss from Cameroon, Gambia divestment

Standard Chartered Bank has reported a $10 million loss from divesting its operations in Cameroon and The Gambia.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:25 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Gambia: the government is concerned about some of its citizens leaving for armed conflicts

The Gambian government expresses deep concern over the departure of its citizens to join armed conflicts abroad.

Feb 22 β€’ 05:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Stunning country has 34C March weather, TUI flights and English as official language

The Gambia offers March temperatures reaching 34C along its Atlantic coastline, drawing British tourists with direct flights and beautiful beaches.

Feb 22 β€’ 05:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

'Everything was removed': Gambians share pain with FGM ban in balance

The ongoing Supreme Court case in Gambia regarding the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) raises deep tensions between cultural traditions and women's rights.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Gambia: The Supreme Court continues the examination of the appeal seeking to annul the anti-FGM law

The Gambian Supreme Court is examining an appeal that seeks to annul the anti-female genital mutilation law, citing religious and cultural freedom.

Feb 6 β€’ 08:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Gambia: Efscrj Launches Centre to Advance Rights, Justice, Civic Consciousness

The Gambia celebrates the launch of the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice, honoring the legacy of a key figure in political activism on what would have been his 135th birthday.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Gambia: Billions Unaccounted for As Auditor General Issues Adverse Opinion On 2024 Accounts

The Auditor General of Gambia, Cherno Amadou Sowe, has declared that the government's 2024 financial statements misrepresent the state’s financial position due to significant recording errors and misclassifications amounting to billions of dalasis.

Feb 3 β€’ 14:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Gambia: Interior Minister Lays Down Hard Line On Security Reform

Gambia's Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang has emphasized the need for security services to actively engage in reform and teamwork to ensure effective outcomes for the country.

Feb 2 β€’ 14:27 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Ex-Jammeh death squad leader pleads not guilty as landmark Gambia trial opens

Sanna Manjang, the leader of a notorious paramilitary death squad under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, pleaded not guilty to murder charges as the first trial of its kind commenced in The Gambia.

Jan 16 β€’ 06:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

Why Gambia, the smallest country in West Africa, denounces Myanmar for genocide against the Rohingya

Gambia, despite having no direct ties to the alleged crimes against the Muslim minority, filed a lawsuit in 2019 on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Jan 16 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at world court is 'flawed and unfounded'

Myanmar's foreign ministry claims that the genocide case at the International Court of Justice regarding the Rohingya minority is flawed and lacks merit, amidst ongoing hearings initiated by The Gambia.

Jan 14 β€’ 01:57 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

The Gambia Reparations Commission begins payments to victims of Jammeh-era abuses

The Gambia Reparations Commission has commenced reparations to victims of human rights abuses from Yahya Jammeh's regime, marking a significant step towards justice and dignity for the affected individuals.

Jan 13 β€’ 09:28 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

Gambia accuses Myanmar of genocide in The Hague in a process that will mark the case against Israel for Gaza

Gambia has brought a genocide accusation against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, alleging intent to eliminate the Rohingya Muslim minority, which may influence the evaluation of similar cases, including allegations against Israel over Gaza.

Jan 12 β€’ 19:35 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

ICJ hears opening statements in genocide case against Myanmar

The International Court of Justice began hearings regarding genocide accusations against Myanmar for its treatment of the Rohingya ethnic minority, a case first filed by The Gambia in 2019.

Jan 12 β€’ 15:48 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Top UN court to hear landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar

The International Court of Justice is set to begin hearings on allegations of genocide against Myanmar regarding its treatment of the Rohingya Muslims, with potential implications for other international cases.

Jan 12 β€’ 05:09 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Gambia intercepts more than 780 migrants heading to the Canary Islands

Gambian authorities intercepted over 780 migrants in three different regions as they were preparing to sail to the Spanish Canary Islands, following a recent tragic incident where a migrant boat capsized off Gambia's coast.

Jan 11 β€’ 08:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Gambian authorities intercept 780 migrants trying to reach Europe

Authorities in The Gambia have intercepted over 780 migrants attempting to travel to Europe via the Canary Islands, following a tragic boat capsizing incident.

Jan 10 β€’ 14:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Attempt to overturn Gambia’s ban on FGM heard by supreme court

A group of religious leaders and an MP in The Gambia is trying to challenge the ban on female genital mutilation at the supreme court after a tragic incident involving two babies last year.

Jan 9 β€’ 06:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Boat carrying dozens of migrants bound for Spain returns to Gambia after taking on water

Dozens of migrants had to return to Gambia after their boat took on water while attempting to reach Spain, with no casualties reported.

Jan 7 β€’ 15:42 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

At least 31 dead in shipwreck of migrants in Gambia

At least 31 migrants have died when their vessel capsized off the coast of Gambia while attempting to reach Europe, with many others reported missing and likely dead.

Jan 6 β€’ 00:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

British dad found dead in swimming pool on dream New Year's Eve Africa holiday

A British man, Michael Clarke, drowned while swimming at a hotel pool in the Gambia on New Year's Eve, leaving his family devastated.

Jan 5 β€’ 12:21 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

Bayern brought in an 18-year-old talent from Gambia

Bayern Munich has signed 18-year-old Gambian forward Bari Sapoku Ndiaye on loan from Gambinos Stars Africa until June 30, 2026, as the team prepares for the second half of the season.

Jan 3 β€’ 18:29 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

The Gambia: Dozens missing after boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized

Dozens are missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat carrying over 200 people off the coast of Gambia, with 102 survivors rescued and seven bodies recovered.

Jan 3 β€’ 14:52 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Sports

Football Transfer Ticker: FC Bayern Signs 18-Year-Old from Gambia for Pro Squad

FC Bayern has signed an 18-year-old player from Gambia to join their professional squad, alongside updates on other player transfers.

Jan 3 β€’ 12:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
World

Gambia: At least 7 dead, many missing in migrant boat disaster

A tragic boat disaster in Gambia has resulted in at least seven deaths and many others reported missing, with 96 survivors receiving medical attention, six of whom are in serious condition.

Jan 2 β€’ 01:45 UTC

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