The Latest Breaking News from Gambia

Lawmakers in the West African nation of Gambia have rejected a bill that would have overturned a ban on female genital cutting

Gambia lawmakers reject bill to reverse ban on female genital cutting, a harmful practice with serious health risks. Efforts continue to eliminate this pra...

MPs vote to kill the Women’s (Amendment) Bill, which had sought to decriminalise the practice of female circumcision.

Gambian lawmakers on Monday approved a committee report supporting a 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), as a bill seeking to overturn the law heads for a final vote this month.

Dozens missing after fishing vessel left from border of Senegal and Gambia with 170 believed to have been on board.

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Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Gambian ex-interior minister Ousman Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity committed under the regime of former dictator Yahya Jammeh.

Repealing ban would mean return of ‘one of the most pernicious forms of violence committed against women and children’

Maimouna Jawo launches online campaign from UK after Gambian move to rescind female genital mutilation ban

As politicians work to repeal anti-female circumcision law, women stand firm to shield the next generation of girls.

Experience Issie Princesse's passionate support for the Cameroon vs. Gambia match, highlighting the unity and excitement of sports fandom on social media.