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View Timeline →Gambian Students Protest Against Transport and Safety Issues at University
Students at a top university in The Gambia are protesting against transport shortages, inadequate facilities, and safety concerns. The protests highlight the challenges faced by…
The Gambia’s First Blind Magistrate: Challenges and Achievements in a Sighted System
The article discusses Muhammed Krubally, The Gambia's first blind magistrate, highlighting his achievements and the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in a system designed…
The Gambia to Use Sale Proceeds of Ex-Dictator's US Mansion for Victim Reparations
The Gambia has confirmed the receipt of $2.5 million from the sale of a mansion in the US that belonged to former president Yahya Jammeh,…
Ghana and Nigeria Shocked in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Ghana and Nigeria faced unexpected defeats in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with The Gambia defeating Ghana 4-2 and Guinea Bissau beating Nigeria 3-0. These results…
Former Gambian Death Squad Leader Faces Trial for Desertion After Jammeh's Rule
Sanna Manjang, a former leader of a death squad, is on trial in The Gambia for deserting the army in 2017 following the end of…
Violent Protests Erupt in The Gambia Over Energy Crisis
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…