Genocide case against Myanmar over Rohingya atrocities cleared to proceed UN’s international court of justice rejects arguments advanced by military junta over crackdowns against Muslim minority group The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022
UN court to rule on jurisdiction in Rohingya genocide case The United Nations’ highest court is set to rule on whether to proceed with a landmark case that accuses Myanmar’s rulers of genocide against the country’s mainly Muslim Rohingya minority The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022
ICJ to rule on Myanmar objections to Rohingya genocide case If the objections are dismissed, the court can begin to discuss the evidence for the alleged atrocities. Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2022
Hibs new boy Momodou Bojang reveals details of Lee Johnson chat that sold him on Easter Road move The Gambian striker joined up with his new Easter Road team-mates for the first time yesterday after his work permit approval came through. The 21-year-old has faced a long wait for the green light Edinburgh Live · Jul 14, 2022
Ex-Gambian spies get death sentence for killing activist under Jammeh Political activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng died after torture and beating in detention for leading a peaceful march. Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2022
Gambian court sentences five former spies to death for Jammeh-era murder A Gambian court has sentenced five former members of the intelligence service to death for the murder of a political activist during the rule of ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh. Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2022
Five former Gambian intelligence officials convicted of murdering opposition activist Gambia's former spy chief and four other ex-intelligence officials have been sentenced to death for the 2016 murder of an opponent of ex-president Yahya Jammeh, a rare instance of criminal accountability for Jammeh-era crimes Reuters · Jul 14, 2022
Gambian musician Sana Singhateh launches 'one million trees' planting initiative Sana Singhateh, known by his stage name as St Brikama Boyo, is one of the top selling recording artists in the Gambia. He has now turned his attention to mitigating the impact of climate change. Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2022
Hero Edinburgh NHS couple balancing parenthood with working on the Covid frontline Originally from Gambia, the couple had been working as NHS nurses during pandemic, with both Samba and Awa balancing intense shifts with caring for their three children. Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2022
World Bank to give The Gambia $68m grant to revive tourism sector Grant is meant to support the diversification and climate resilience of tourism after pandemic and economic crisis. Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2022
Gambia's former football star Bass promotes good kidney health For one aspiring Gambian football player, his dreams of playing in Europe were seemingly within reach. After returning home from the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2017, player John Bass thought his next steps would be in Europe after his talent landed him on the senior national team. But that… Radio France Internationale · Jun 26, 2022
Gambian officials accused of crimes under Jammeh to be suspended Gambia this week announced plans to suspend state employees accused of crimes under the former Yahya Jammeh regime. The move is one of the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2022
S2,EP20: Nigeria's 3D print revolution, Gambia combats kidney disease & Kenya's elephant issues This week, Africa Calling podcast brings you audio-rich stories and voices from the African continent with our African correspondents. In Lagos, a 3D print studio is aiding Nigerian manufacturers; one Gambian ex-footballer is sounding the alarm on the spike in kidney disease; and in Kenya, trying to prevent elephant invasions… Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2022
Hibs sign Momodou Bojang on loan as Lee Johnson completes third summer transfer The striker joins from Gambia-based side Rainbow FC for a year, with the Easter Road side holding an option to sign him permanently at the end of the agreement. Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2022
Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2022 Scorpions take Gambia to victory in first AFCON23 qualifier After a fantastic run at the African Cup of Nations 2021, Gambia’s Scorpions commence its campaign for the 2023 AFCON with a victory over the Bright Stars of South Sudan at Lat-Dior stadium in Thiès, Senegal, on Saturday night.
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2022 Senegalese refugees flee to Gambia after separatist crisis The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.
Reuters · Jun 2, 2022 Senegal refugees crowd Gambian villages after separatist fighting Stray bullets whistled past Senegalese villager Modou Badjie and his family as they ran through a cashew forest in the middle of the night to reach neighbouring Gambia.
Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022 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.
Reuters · May 26, 2022 U.S. secures forfeiture of Maryland property of former Gambian president The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it has secured the forfeiture of a Maryland property purchased by former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh with about $3.5 million in alleged corruption proceeds through a trust set up by his wife.
Al Jazeera · May 25, 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.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2022 Gambia to investigate fugitive ex-dictator Jammeh for abuses Gambia’s government is setting up a special prosecutor’s office to investigate for severe human rights violations and potentially charge former dictator Yahya Jammeh, who fled into exile in 2017 after 22 years in power
Reuters · May 25, 2022 Gambian government says it will prosecute exiled ex-president Jammeh Gambia's government on Wednesday said it accepted a recommendation by a truth and reconciliation commission that exiled former president Yahya Jammeh be prosecuted for killings and other suspected crimes from his time in office.
Al Jazeera · May 21, 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.
Reuters · May 18, 2022 When Africans asked for COVID shots, they didn't get them. Now they don't want them It's noisy inside the Mamprobi clinic in Accra as kids clamber over their mothers while they wait to get their measles vaccines. Outside, an area reserved for COVID-19 shots is empty. A health worker leans back in his chair and scrolls on a tablet.
The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022 Stewards of the forest: the pioneering women’s collective harvesting the Gambia’s oysters The all-female workforce is part of a visionary project committed to protecting the wetland forests. Now their challenge is to earn a sustainable living year-round