Tag: Gambia

Switzerland charges Gambia’s ex-minister with crimes against humanity

April 19, 2023

Switzerland's attorney general has filed an indictment against a former interior minister of Gambia for crimes against humanity committed under ex-strongman leader Yahya Jammeh between ... Read More

Ghana, Gambia join DCO seeking to build tech-based economies

February 23, 2023

Ghana and Gambia, both of which were recently welcomed as new members of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), are now gearing up for tech-based economies ... Read More

Algeria heads on with inhuman expulsion of Sub-Saharan migrants

February 17, 2023

Algeria has flashed out in recent days close to 900 sub-Saharan migrants as the country closes ears to criticism of its inhuman expulsion of Africans ... Read More

Gambia: Two army officers arrested over alleged foiled coup plot

December 28, 2022

Gambia's security services have arrested two military officers who are suspected of being involved in a coup attempt against President Adama Barrow last week, Gambia's ... Read More

Gambia: Four soldiers arrested over botched military coup

December 22, 2022

Gambian authorities have arrested four soldiers indicted for a failed military coup aiming to topple incumbent President Adama Barrow and his administration. “Based on intelligence ... Read More

Indian pharma company halts cough syrup production after Gambia child fatalities

October 13, 2022

India has halted all production at Maiden Pharmaceuticals’ main factory near New Delhi after a WHO report that the company’s cough syrups exported to the ... Read More

UN/Sahara: Gambia & Comoro Islands Reaffirm Steadfast Backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan & Territorial Integrity

September 23, 2022

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has reiterated at the United Nations his country’s strong support for Morocco's autonomy plan offered for a lasting and peaceful resolution ... Read More

Gambia renews firm support for Moroccanness of Sahara

May 17, 2022

The Gambia has renewed its firm support to the Moroccanness of the Sahara and to the Morocco-proposed autonomy initiative. The reaffirmation was made by Gambian ... Read More

Mauritania: An international forum to fight slavery

March 17, 2022

The fight against slavery in Mauritania "is a constant and irreversible priority" of the authorities, said Wednesday in Nouakchott a senior Mauritanian state official, during ... Read More

Guinea Bissau mulls plans to open mission in Moroccan Sahara

October 21, 2020

Guinea-Bissau is planning to inaugurate a consulate in Moroccan Sahara, Le360.ma reports citing sources. The sources did not elaborate on the date but the move ... Read More