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Former ‘Death Squad’ Leader Appears In Military Trial In The Gambia

THE former head of the Gambian paramilitary unit known as the “Junglers” has appeared in a military court to face charges of desertion..

by Editor
September 22, 2026
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Fresh Protests Erupt In Gambia In Anger At Power Cuts

THOUSANDS of people staged fresh protests near the Gambian capital overnight Wednesday to Thursday over gruelling power cuts, with police tear-gassing demonstrators at.

by Editor
September 11, 2026
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Gambia Appoints British Barrister To Prosecute Gruesome Jammeh-Era Crimes

BRITISH barrister Martin Hackett has been appointed as The Gambia’s first special prosecutor to try those responsible for human rights abuses carried out.

by Editor
April 12, 2026
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Gambia Expresses ‘Concern’ Over Citizens Fighting For Russian Army

THE Gambia expressed “grave concern” on Friday about citizens fighting in conflicts abroad, as several African countries say their nationals were lured into.

by Editor
February 22, 2026
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Dozens Missing After Boat Carrying 200 Migrants Sinks Off Gambia

AT least seven people have died and many others are missing after a boat carrying about 200 migrants attempting to reach Europe capsized.

by Editor
January 3, 2026
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Police Forcibly Remove Gambian Auditor General In Reshuffle Row

POLICE have physically removed The Gambia’s auditor general, Momodou Ceesay, from his office after he refused to give up the post, in a.

by Editor
September 16, 2025
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Gambia Probes Sale Of Ex-Leader’s Luxury Cars, Cows, Boats

THE Gambian government has announced an investigation into the sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, following widespread public concern. Some.

by Editor
May 18, 2025
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Nigerian Soldiers Head To Gambia For Peacekeeping Mission

THE Armed Forces of Nigeria on Friday, announced the deployment of 197 personnel for the peace keeping mission in the Gambia. This is.

by Bala Muhammad
June 14, 2024
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Africa

Bill To Reverse Gambia Female Genital Mutilation Ban Reaches Next Stage

A BILL seeking to decriminalise Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia has passed its latest parliamentary stage, known as the second reading..