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Cough syrup warning after 66 children die in The Gambia

WHO says medications in question may have been distributed outside The Gambia

The Independent UK

Warning over cough syrups after 66 children die in the Gambia

WHO says the contaminated medications may have been distributed outside of the West African country, with global exposure ‘possible’

The Guardian - AU

Drug regulator initiates probe after WHO links children deaths in Gambia to cough syrup made in India

Maiden Pharmaceutical Limited is the manufacturer licensed by the State drug controller for the products under reference, and holds manufacturing permission for these products

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India tests samples of cough syrup linked to deaths of children in Gambia

India said it is testing samples of cough syrups produced by local manufacturer Maiden Pharmaceuticals for export after the World Health Organization said its products were linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia.

Reuters

WHO issues alert after 66 children die after taking cough syrup in The Gambia

In tonight's edition: Several cough and cold syrups made in India are subject to a product alert after the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. The WHO alert warns that the substances are toxic and is worried about global exposure. Also, anti-French and pro-Russian sentiment are present in Ouagadougou,…

France 24

Rash of child deaths in Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India -WHO

The deaths of dozens of young children in Gambia from acute kidney injuries may be linked to contaminated cough and cold syrups made by an Indian drug manufacturer, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Remembering Senegal's Joola disaster, 20 years on

In tonight's edition: It's been 20 years since an overloaded Senegalese passenger ferry sank off the coast of The Gambia, killing almost 1,900 people. Our correspondent reports on the disaster dubbed "Africa's Titanic". Also, a free-falling economy and years of political unrest have taken their toll on Sudanese youth, with…

France 24

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The scourge of sexual violence in West Africa, unveiled

When Zougba’s husband fled the jihadist violence crippling Burkina Faso, she soon found herself with her young son, daughter and other women on the road in a mission to join him. After 10km, four armed men surged into view from the side of the road. Her children bore witness as…

The Conversation

Dozen of child deaths prompt Gambia to suspend paracetamol syrup sales

Gambia on Tuesday ordered importers and shops to suspend sales of all brands of paracetamol syrup while the government investigates a suspected link between the medicine and the deaths of dozens of young children.

Reuters

7 of the Queen's milestone tours and visits as she travelled the world

The Queen was a very busy traveller during her time on the throne, and visited countries across the world including Cyprus, India, Pakistan, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Canada and Gambia

Daily Mirror

Brit grannies told to stop holidaying in Gambia and look for toy boys elsewhere

The country was once described as a "real-life Tinder dream for geriatrics", but now the government is considering introducing laws that give police powers to arrest local beach boys

Daily Mirror

Man found guilty of ‘brutal’ stabbing in Peckham market

Momodou Lamin Faal tried to flee to the Gambia before police caught him

Evening Standard

How to Humanize and Accept Survivor Stories

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The Walrus

‘It’s never enough’: the Senegal goldminers surviving from one nugget to the next

Thousands are lured to the Kédougou region by dreams of riches hidden underground. Fortunes rarely materialise, but still the pickaxes fall, night and day

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Floods affect thousands in Gambia after heaviest rainfall in decades

The Gambia recorded its heaviest rainfall in more than 30 years last weekend, causing widespread flooding and at least two deaths, the government said on Wednesday, blaming climate change for the extreme weather.

Bangkok Post

UN court rejects Myanmar challenge to genocide case

The UN's highest court ruled on Friday that a landmark case accusing military-ruled Myanmar of genocide against minority Rohingya Muslims can go ahead.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Court Rejects Myanmar Claims, Will Hear Rohingya Case

Judges at the United Nations’ highest court on Friday dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority. The decision establishing the International Court of Justice's jurisdiction sets the stage for hearings airing evidence of atrocities against…

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Edinburgh Live

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Reuters

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

Radio France Internationale

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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