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Gambia
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upi.compolitics21 days ago
Former Vice President Announces Independent Run for Gambia Presidency
Dr. Isatou Touray declared her candidacy as an independent candidate for Gambia's 2026 presidential election. She becomes the second former female vice president to enter the race.
france24.comworld21 days ago
Gambian President Launches National People's Party Manifesto and Nine-Point Plan
President Adama Barrow unveiled the National People's Party Manifesto, Nine-Point Plan and digital platforms on June 20. The event outlined priorities for youth employment, agriculture and infrastructure ahead of the December election. AllAfrica reported the launch from The Point…
bbc.co.ukworld29 days ago
Gambia and Senegal Sign Cooperation Agreements on Energy, Borders and Digital Economy
Presidents Adama Barrow and Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye concluded the 4th Senegalo-Gambian Presidential Council in Dakar on 15 June 2026 with multiple bilateral accords.
foxnews.comworld32 days ago
Germany Deported 1,369 Gambians Between 2018 and 2025
AllAfrica reported that 77 percent of the removals occurred after 2022. Data also showed 41 charter flights carried 578 deportees.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld42 days ago
U.S. Interdiction of Gambian-Flagged Vessel Preceded Missile Strikes on Commercial Ship in Gulf of Oman
A commercial vessel was hit by missiles roughly 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr. The strike followed U.S. action that disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel earlier in the weekend.
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upi.compolitics42 days ago
Senegal and Gambia Leaders Hold Closed-Door Talks in Banjul
The president of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for a one-day state visit. The two countries reviewed bilateral agreements and discussed regional security and economic cooperation.
680news.comworld43 days ago
President Barrow Appoints Acting Chief of Defence Staff After CDS Resigns Over Misconduct Allegations
The Gambian president appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as acting chief of defence staff after Lieutenant General Mamat O. A. Cham resigned, citing misconduct allegations. The change took effect immediately following a May 29 announcement.
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U.S. Forces Disable Gambia-Flagged Vessel Headed Toward Iran After Warnings
U.S. Central Command disabled the M/V Lian Star after it ignored 20 warnings. Iran separately claimed to have shot down a U.S. MQ-1 Predator drone.
uctoday.compolitics44 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iranian-Bound Commercial Vessel with Hellfire Missile in Strait of Hormuz
The M/V Lian Star, flying the Gambian flag and bound for an Iranian port, became the fifth commercial ship struck while attempting to breach the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Los Angeles Timesworld44 days ago
U.S. Strikes and Disables Gambia-Flagged Vessel Near Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
The U.S. military fired a missile into the engine room of the cargo ship Lian Star after it ignored more than 20 warnings while attempting to reach an Iranian port. The vessel remains adrift in the Gulf of Oman.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld44 days ago
U.S. Forces Disable Merchant Vessel Near Iran
A U.S. official told The Associated Press that American aircraft disabled a Gambia-flagged bulk carrier attempting to reach an Iranian port. The ship remains adrift in the Gulf of Oman after ignoring repeated warnings.
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deadline.comworld71 days ago
KEMRI and Partners Launch Study on Aflatoxin Risks to Children's Health in Africa
Researchers at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, along with global partners, initiated a significant study on May 4, 2026, to evaluate aflatoxin exposure risks in African children amid climate change. Named TRACE, the project links climate data, food contamination, and…
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Gambia Appoints British Barrister as Special Prosecutor for Jammeh-Era Human Rights Abuses
The Gambia has appointed British barrister Martin Hackett as its first special prosecutor to handle cases of human rights abuses from the 22-year rule of former President Yahya Jammeh, which ended in 2017. Hackett will lead a new office addressing enforced disappearances and extr…
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Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial in Gambia Raises Ethical Concerns in Morning Rounds Update
A hepatitis B vaccine trial in Gambia has prompted ethical questions regarding participant consent and benefits. The update also covers developments in peptide therapies and other health news. These stories highlight ongoing challenges in global health research and emerging treat…
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