The Gambia

US secures forfeiture of Maryland property of ex-Gambian ruler
Prosecutors say Yahya Jammeh corruptly obtained millions of dollars by stealing public funds and soliciting bribes.
Published On 27 May 2022
Gambian government says it will prosecute exiled ex-ruler Jammeh
Yahya Jammeh has been accused of murder, rape, torture and other alleged crimes committed in his more than 20-year rule.
Published On 25 May 2022
At The Gambia’s Memory House, victims rewrite Jammeh-era history
A museum outside the capital is attempting to educate Gambians on abuses committed under former leader Yahya Jammeh.
Published On 21 May 2022
Jammeh ally on trial in Germany over role in Gambian death squad
Bai Lowe is accused of being a driver for the ex-Gambian leader’s hit squad, known as Junglers, between 2003 and 2006.
Published On 25 Apr 2022

Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party is short of an absolute majority in the 58-seat chamber, election results show.

Gambians to vote for 53 legislators on five-year term, with President Barrow picking five others.

A few weeks ago, Senegalese military launched an operation against rebels in the Casamance region, which borders Gambia.

The rebellion, which has thrived on perceived marginalisation of the Casamance region, dates back to 1982.

Bai L is accused of crimes against humanity, murder and attempted murder, including the 2004 killing of Deyda Hydara.

The Gambia insists allegations of genocide against Rohingya are legitimate after Myanmar tries to dismiss them.

The lowest-ranked team at this year’s African football tournament managed to reach the last-eight of the tournament.

Burkina Faso go to the semis for the third time in the last five editions.

The soldiers, part of a regional peacekeeping force, are ‘probably held hostage’ by rebels from Casamance, army says.

Indomitable Lions move to the last-eight after beating Comoros 2-1, the death toll from a stampede at the game climbs.

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