The Gambia

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
Gambian president’s party narrowly wins legislative polls
Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party is short of an absolute majority in the 58-seat chamber, election results show.
Published On 10 Apr 2022
The Gambia votes for a new National Assembly
Gambians to vote for 53 legislators on five-year term, with President Barrow picking five others.
Published On 9 Apr 2022
Over 6,000 displaced in Gambia, Senegal after Casamance mission
A few weeks ago, Senegalese military launched an operation against rebels in the Casamance region, which borders Gambia.
Published On 23 Mar 2022

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.

Adama Barrow promises economic progress after he won re-election last month with 53 percent of the first-round vote.

The United Democratic Party said the election campaign had been tainted by corruption and bribery.

Truth and reconciliation commission says the former leader was responsible for a spree of killings, torture and rapes.

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