Gambia
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Protests in The Gambia escalated into violence due to ongoing rolling blackouts, with citizens demanding government action. The situation involves local citizens and the Gambian…
Gambian leader vows to end blackouts amid violent protests
Gambian President Barrow has committed to improving the country's power infrastructure, including the establishment of a new 24-megawatt plant, in response to violent protests over…
Gambian Women Transform Grief into Empowering Music
The Kanyeleng women of Gambia have turned their experiences of child loss into a musical tradition, using song as a means of coping with grief.…
Gambian Women Lead Mangrove Restoration Efforts to Protect Banjul
Gambian women are actively involved in restoring mangroves around Banjul, which provide both economic benefits and environmental protection against erosion and flooding. This initiative highlights…
Gambian Mothers Fear Weakening of FGM Ban as Supreme Court Decision Approaches
The Gambia's Supreme Court is set to rule on a ban against female genital mutilation (FGM), causing concern among mothers about the potential weakening of…
US Missile Fired at Iran-Bound Cargo Ship Amid Blockade Enforcement
A US fighter jet fired a missile at the Gambian-flagged cargo ship M/V Lian Star as it attempted to breach a blockade near the Strait…
US Fighter Jet Engages Iranian-Bound Cargo Ship Amid Ongoing Blockade
A US fighter jet fired a missile at the Gambian-flagged cargo ship M/V Lian Star, which was attempting to breach the blockade near the Strait…
CENTCOM: We Targeted the Engine of a Ship Bound for Iran with Hellfire Missiles
The U.S. military targeted a ship bound for Iran with a Hellfire missile as it attempted to breach an Iranian maritime blockade. CENTCOM and Iranian…
US Military Neutralizes Vessel Heading to Iran with Hellfire Missile
The US military has neutralized a Gambia-flagged merchant vessel, M/V Lian Star, which was heading towards an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman. This…
US Military Neutralizes Vessel Attempting to Reach Iran with Weaponry
The US military has neutralized a Gambia-flagged merchant vessel, M/V Lian Star, which was attempting to reach an Iranian maritime facility. This action was taken…
US Forces Intercept Gambia-Flagged Vessel Heading Towards Iran
US forces have disabled a Gambia-flagged vessel that was attempting to sail towards Iran, as reported by CENTCOM. This incident involves US military intervention and…
Statelessness in Gambia: The Plight of Descendants of Ghanaian Fishermen
In a Gambian village established by Ghanaian fishermen, their descendants are facing a future without identification documents, rendering them stateless. This situation highlights issues of…
Gambia Police Clash with Protesters Demanding Release of Rearrested Siblings
In the Gambia, police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters demanding the release of two siblings who were rearrested. This incident highlights…
Gambian President Condemns Iranian Attacks Against UAE in Call with UAE President
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a call from Gambian President Adama Barrow, who condemned Iranian attacks against the UAE. This condemnation…
Gambian Victims of Jammeh's Regime Demand Accountability Beyond Reparations
Victims of abuses during the Jammeh regime in Gambia are demanding accountability for the former leader, who is currently in exile. They argue that reparations…
The Gambia's Historic Legal Action Against Myanmar for Rohingya Genocide
The Gambia has initiated a legal case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the genocide of the Rohingya people, acting as…
Rome Court Returns Migrants Transferred to Albania Back to Italy
A Rome court has ruled that 43 migrants transferred to Albania by the Italian government must be returned to Italy, deeming the government's plan illegal.…
African Nations Unite to Fund WHO's First Investment Round with Over $45 Million
Fourteen African countries and various partners pledged over US$ 45 million to support the WHO's first Investment Round, aimed at generating sustainable financing for global…
Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Under Scrutiny; Less Than a Quarter of Small Factories Meet International Standards
Indian pharmaceutical companies are facing new regulations due to past health crises linked to their products. The Indian government is enforcing stricter quality controls as…
Gambia Declares Itself an 'Islamic Republic'
Gambia has officially declared itself an 'Islamic Republic' under President Yahya Jammeh, citing the Muslim majority of its population. This shift marks a significant change…