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Gambian ex-soldier convicted at US trial of torturing suspected backers of a failed 2006 coup
Brandon Sun
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April 15, 2025
DENVER (AP) — A former member of the military in Gambia was convicted on Tuesday of charges that he tortured people suspected of involvement in a failed coup against the West African country’s longtime dictator nearly 20 years ago. Michael Sang...
GVBF leaves for Saint Louis ahead of 6th Edition of Senegambia Super Cup
The Point
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The championship is set to begin 23rd July 2025 and finish on 28th July 2025 The GVBF will represent The Gambia in the indoor and beach volleyball at UGB, Saint-Louis, Senegal. They will compete with top teams from Senegal in this historic...
Gambia among 10 US embassies facing potential closure
The Point
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The Politico report, citing a proposal from the office of the Under Secretary for Management, outlines a plan to reduce the State Department’s budget by nearly 50%. As part of this sweeping measure, the US embassies in Eritrea, Grenada, Lesotho,...
Nigeria, The Gambia commit to deepening tourism pact
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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May 16, 2025
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger tourism collaboration with the Republic of the Gambia, following a courtesy visit by a four-man delegation from the West African country, led by...
Travel freedom
Philstar
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April 12, 2025
If the Philippines ranks 74th in terms of travel freedom or global mobility, then what does that say about us? The Philippines moved one spot up from its 75th ranking in the January index. According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index as of April,...
Gambian torture victims testify in Denver against member of former dictator’s military
Denver Post - Colorado
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April 11, 2025
Suspected of backing a coup plot against the longtime dictator of Gambia nearly 20 years ago, Pharing Sanyang described in a Denver courtroom Thursday how he was beaten with pipes and palm tree branches, pistol-whipped and hit in the face with a...
Belgian Woman’s Decade-Long Search for Gambian Father Leads Her to Banjul Post Office Clue
The Fatu Network
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May 15, 2025
- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow For nearly a decade, 27-year-old Azra, a Belgian-born woman, has been chasing shadows—searching for her biological father, a Gambian man known only as “Alex,” who vanished from her and her mother’s life over...
Gambian torture victims testify in Denver against a member of former dictator's military
Denver 7 - Colorado
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April 10, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Suspected of backing a coup plot against the longtime dictator of Gambia nearly 20 years ago, Pharing Sanyang described Thursday how he was beaten with pipes and palm tree branches, pistol-whipped and hit in the face with a hammer....
Gambian Female Journalist Wins International Award
Foroyaa Newspaper
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April 11, 2025
By Nelson Manneh In a moment of national pride, Isatou Ceesay, senior reporter at The Point Newspaper, has won a prestigious international award from the globally renowned Merck Foundation. The award was announced during a virtual ceremony on...
‘Gambia’s economy expected to grow despite US tariff and deportation challenge’
The Point
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Speaking in an interview on Coffee Time, Governor Saidy highlighted that the economy would face some challenges, as the US increases its tariffs. “Recently the U.S. authorities decided to introduce tariffs, for the entire world and we fall in the...
ALGERIA DUMP GAMBIA TO REACH TO CHAN FINALS
The Standard Gambia
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May 12, 2025
- Advertisement - Algeria secured her place in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals after a dominant 3-0 victory over Gambia in Annaba on Friday. Emerging talent Adil Boulbina netted twice to seal the win. The result gave Algeria a...
Gambia struggles to withstand Trump’s tariffs
The Point
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The AGOA, enacted in 2000, with the objectives of boosting trade and other forms of investment between the two countries by offering duty-free access to the US market for eligible products, is currently in disarray due to the extensive tariffs...
Gambian torture victims testify in US against a member of former dictator's military
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Correa is on trial after being indicted in 2020 under a rarely used law that allows people to be prosecuted in the U.S. judicial system for torture allegedly committed abroad. He is charged with torturing Sanyang and four others and being part of...
The Gambia Joins the IHO: Strengthening Hydrographic Capacity in West Africa
International Hydrographic Organization
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Home News The Gambia Joins the IHO: Strengthening Hydrographic Capacity in West Africa Published: 13/05/2025 - 09:37 The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) proudly welcomes the Republic of The Gambia as its newest Member State, marking...
Kajaba Residents Concerned about Toxic Fish Smoke from Gunjur Beach
Foroyaa Newspaper
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May 13, 2025
By Madiba Singhateh Residents of Kajaba in Gunjur, Kombo South, are raising alarms over the persistent pollution caused by smoke from fish-smoking activities at the Gunjur beach landing site. The community says the smoke, particularly from rotten...
Echoes of Tradition; Alliance Française to launch exhibition, documentary on Banjul Hunting Celebration & Futampaf
The Standard Gambia
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May 12, 2025
- Advertisement - Alliance Francaise de Banjul is pleased to launch new documentary films aimed to celebrate and preserve the unique tradition of hunting celebrations of Banjul and the famous Jola initiation festival locally called Futampaf on...
5 Gambian tailors set for training at Textile University China
The Point
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The initiative is fully sponsored by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Banjul. Hassoum Ceesay, Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), revealed the news after leading the delegation on a courtesy visit...
'Tales of a traveling Toubabo' The Electrocution ...
The Point
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At Brikamaba the apprentice, hanging by one arm on the back of the gele-gele, assured me that the vehicle was traveling to Janjangbureh 'MacCarty' so, as I was going there, I clambered aboard the rusty wreck and squeezed in beside a lady with an...
Gambia to become a hub for medical education Says Prof Gomez
The Point
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Professor Pierre Gomez made this disclosure recently at a presser held at the Ministry in Bijilo on government’s planned move to construct the State of-the-art School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at the UTG. The project, which is worth...
Frustrated but Hopeful: UK Visitor Criticizes Tourism Charges, Hospitality Woes in Gambia
The Fatu Network
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May 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Michaella Wright British national Mark Butterworth, a longtime admirer of The Gambia, has voiced concerns over deteriorating hospitality services and increasing travel costs, warning that the country risks losing loyal...