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Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia for 'safety' after contested vote

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Cameroon candidate declared runner-up in October's presidential election, is in Banjul, in the Gambia, reportedly for "humanitarian reasons," according to the Gambian government.

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‘Cut in secret’: Gambia anti-FGM activists fear babies targeted despite ban

‘Cut in secret’: Gambia anti-FGM activists fear babies targeted despite ban

The practice was banned a decade ago but authorities are struggling to clamp down on culprits.

‘I nearly died’: Taba, the tobacco drug Gambian women share in secret

‘I nearly died’: Taba, the tobacco drug Gambian women share in secret

Though not illegal, doctors and activists warn about the dangers of the intravaginal use of the popular drug.

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‘I will die trying’: Gambian migrant deportees dream of return to Europe

People who took the ‘backway’ to EU countries and were sent home find few opportunities.

‘Conflict timber’: Gambian traffickers continue rosewood trade despite ban

Al Jazeera investigation finds connection between secessionist struggle in Senegal and timber traffickers in Gambia.

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.

Police release e-fit image of man found dead in plane undercarriage

The man’s body was discovered after a Tui flight from Banjul in The Gambia landed at Gatwick Airport on December 7.

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Stewards of the forest: the pioneering women’s collective harvesting the Gambia’s oysters

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 Guardian - UK

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

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.

The Gambia’s Barrow sworn in for second presidential term

The Gambia’s Barrow sworn in for second presidential term

Adama Barrow promises economic progress after he won re-election last month with 53 percent of the first-round vote.

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