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THE BIG QUESTION
Africa’s coup epidemic: Has democracy failed the continent?
The support for military takeovers is growing across Africa, and civilian governments are to blame, say analysts.
Published On 22 Sep 2023
EXPLAINER
How much does Africa contribute to global carbon emissions?
Africa, which contributes just 4 percent of global CO2 emissions, will suffer the most from climate change.
Published On 4 Sep 2023
THE BIG QUESTION
The planet’s burning. Can the Global South save it?
As the world hurtles towards climate devastation, countries like The Gambia, Costa Rica and Morocco are showing a fix.
Published On 27 Jun 2023
Swiss charge ex-Gambian minister with crimes against humanity
Sonko was interior minister from 2006 to 2016 when he fled to Sweden and on to Switzerland, where he applied for asylum.
Published On 19 Apr 2023

Joof was the fourth deputy to serve under President Barrow since his 2016 win against former strongman Yahya Jammeh.

Some 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia and cases also reported in The Gambia and Uzbekistan.

A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.

President Barrow’s 2016 win against ex-leader Jammeh was widely viewed as a boost for democracy where coups are common.

Tainted cough syrups pulled from the shelves after they were linked to dozens of deaths.

A ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescriptions and sales will be narrowed to 102 products being investigated.

Ban comes as health authorities probe an unexplained rise this year in children’s deaths from acute kidney injury.

WHO report says the Maiden Pharmaceuticals medicine may be linked to deaths of dozens of children in the African nation.

WHO chief earlier said the UN agency is investigating deaths in the African country.

Dozens of kids died from kidney injuries that may be linked to contaminated cough & cold syrups made by an Indian firm.

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