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Gambia lawmakers refer a repeal of the ban on female genital cutting to more committee discussions

Mar. 19, 2024 02:00 AM EDT

SERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — Lawmakers in Gambia referred an attempted repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting for further committee discussions on Monday. Gambian activists fear a repeal would overturn years of work to better protect girls and women. The legislation was...

Gambia's soccer team makes emergency landing after plane loses oxygen flying to tournament

Jan. 11, 2024 12:03 PM EST

SERREKUNDA, Gambia (AP) — A plane carrying Gambia's national soccer team made an emergency landing after a sudden loss of oxygen during their flight to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. A chartered flight Wednesday carrying the “Scorpions” returned to Gambia's...

Former Gambian interior minister on trial in Switzerland over alleged crimes against humanity

Jan. 08, 2024 04:06 AM EST

BELLINZONA, Switzerland (AP) — A former interior minister of Gambia was going on trial Monday in Switzerland on charges including crimes against humanity for his alleged role in years of repression by the west African country’s security forces against opponents of its longtime dictator. ...