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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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).

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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…

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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

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.

Radio France Internationale

Senegalese refugees flee to Gambia after separatist crisis

The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.

Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

The Independent UK

Alleged ex-member of Gambian special unit tried in Germany

A Gambian man has gone on trial in Germany for his alleged role in the killing of government critics in the West African country over 15 years ago

Al Jazeera

Jammeh ally on trial in Germany over role in Gambian death squad

Bai Lowe is accused of being a driver for the ex-Gambian leader’s hit squad, known as Junglers, between 2003 and 2006.

Radio France Internationale

Gambian president's party falls short of majority in legislative vote

Gambian President Adama Barrow's party won a narrow victory in legislative elections but fell short of the majority needed to govern the West African country alone, results showed Sunday.

Al Jazeera

The Gambia votes for a new National Assembly

Gambians to vote for 53 legislators on five-year term, with President Barrow picking five others.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian porridge firm worker had fake ID linked to African presidential candidate

Ismaila Ceesay, 44, fled his homeland of Gambia and obtained a Swedish identity card with details relating to Dr Ismaila Ceesay who was running for president of the tiny West Africa nation.

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