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Gambia parents ‘fight for children’ in landmark trial on India syrup deaths

At least 70 children died on taking the toxic medicine. Their parents are suing the Gambian government and drugmaker.

Al Jazeera

FGM ban in the Gambia under threat as calls grow to repeal law

Women’s rights campaigners denounce ‘hugely regressive’ proposals from political and religious leaders to decriminalise practice

The Guardian - UK

The 8 best last-minute winter sun holiday destinations just a short flight from the UK

From Morocco to Gambia, here are the best sun-soaked shores to beat winter blues that are a medium-haul flight away

The Independent UK

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Morocco vs Liberia Africa Cup of Nations qualifier postponed after devastating earthquake

Congo and Gambia are due to contest a Group G match in Marrakech on Sunday evening

Evening Standard

Whatever happened to the case of 66 child deaths linked to cough syrup from India?

Since the deaths in The Gambia, there have been additional charges that medicines made in India were contaminated and led to sickness. What has happened to the companies involved?

WEKU

The best holidays to book for October, from Romanian castles to Kent cottage stays

Get inspired for a shoulder season getaway with birdwatching breaks and active Europe holidays

The Independent UK

Talks continue with Niger's coup leaders on the eve of ECOWAS summit in Abuja

Nigeria ramps up unofficial mediation efforts in Niger ahead of a regional summit to weigh up response options to the coup leaders who took over two weeks ago. Meanwhile France rejects accusations from the junta that it's released jihadists jailed in Niger. Also in this edition: Kenya's government and opposition…

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No, this video is not of an African leader condemning the ECOWAS bloc's Niger response

A video viewed hundreds of thousands of times purports to show an African leader violently criticising ECOWAS for imposing a strict ultimatum on the Niger junta. In reality, this video dates from 2022 and shows a Gambian leader protesting against ECOWAS’ intention to create an “anti-coup” unit.

France 24

The planet’s burning. Can the Global South save it?

As the world hurtles towards climate devastation, countries like The Gambia, Costa Rica and Morocco are showing a fix.

Al Jazeera

Man Utd and Liverpool could capitalise on new work permit rules with teenager transfer

Gambian wonderkid Adama Bojang shone for his nation during the recent under-20 World Cup in Argentina, prompting interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle

Daily Mirror

Manchester United and Newcastle join race to sign 19-year-old Adama Bojang

Premier League clubs face a battle with several German teams to sign the Gambia Under-20 forward Adama Bojang

The Guardian - UK

Safety first: on Indian pharma products and drug safety

India can continue to be the pharmacy of the global south only if the regulator acts like a watchdog to ensure drug safety

The Hindu

Adama Bojang: Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham join Crystal Palace in pursuit of striker

The Gambian starlet is the subject of interest from a raft of European clubs this summer

Evening Standard

From Osimhen to Simakan: top transfer targets as the window opens

We pick out in-demand players who could be on the move, including a World Cup winner’s son and Gambia’s rising star

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The Independent UK

Newcastle sign Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh from OB and loan him to Feyenoord

Minteh made 17 senior appearances for OB in the Danish Superliga.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle United confirm first summer signing as Yankuba Minteh arrives - and confirm loan club

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh

The Guardian - UK

Police release e-fit of man found dead in wheel bay of Gatwick-bound plane

Detectives hope to identify man, whose body was found on a Tui flight from the Gambia on 7 December

Daily Mirror

Gatwick Airport: Cops release image of man found dead in plane undercarriage from Gambia

A man's body was found in the undercarriage of an aircraft that landed at Gatwick Airport at 4am on December 7 last year. Now, police issued an e-fit image in a bid to identify him

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Gambia hires US law firm to consider action on toxic Indian cough syrup, minister says

Gambia has hired a U.S. law firm to explore legal action after a government-backed investigation found that contaminated medicines from India were "very likely" to have caused the deaths of children last year, the justice minister told Reuters.

Evening Standard

Wolves join Chelsea and Crystal Palace in transfer race for Gambia starlet Adama Bojang

Teenage striker is currently thriving at the Under-20 World Cup in Argentina, with Premier League interest mounting

The Hindu

England advances, France loses to Gambia at Under-20 World Cup

England reached the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Uruguay on May 25, living up to expectations as one of the title favourites at the tournament.

Daily Mirror

Chelsea plan to sign Under-20 World Cup wonderkid in Mauricio Pochettino welcome gift

Mauricio Pochettino is poised to become Chelsea's new manager at the end of this season and Todd Boehly hopes to have a gift waiting for the Argentine in the form of a new signing

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Ship Carries Out Largest Evacuation Since Sudan Fighting Broke Out

A Saudi-flagged ship arrived Saturday at the King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, carrying the largest number of evacuees since evacuations from Sudan kicked off. The Saudi-flagged ship “Amana” carried 20 Saudi citizens, as well as 1,866 nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from different nationalities, including: Thailand, Australia, Rwanda,…

Reuters

Indian cough syrup: mystery middleman may be new clue

An unnamed middleman in Mumbai provided a crucial raw material used in Indian-made cough syrups that have been linked to the deaths of more than 70 children in Gambia, a chemicals trader involved in the supply chain told Reuters.

The Guardian - UK

Avian flu outbreak in the Gambia threatens birds on East Atlantic Flyway

Hundreds of dead birds found in past three weeks as conservationists call for international funding to help stop the disease spreading on migration routes

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