Topic: Gambia

Gambian Parliament Debates Bill To Reverse Ban On Female Genital Mutilation

Gambian Parliament Debates Bill To Allow Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Gambian legislators debated Monday whether they should lift the ban on female genital mutilation, which has been on the rise in recent years despite activist initiatives to stop the practice.

19 Mar, 2024 | 09:28 AM

Gambian legislators debated Monday whether they should lift the ban on female genital mutilation, which has been on the rise in recent years despite activist initiatives to stop the practice.

Gambia Court Sentences Soldier To 12 Years In Prison For Leading Foiled Coup

Gambia Court Sentences Soldier To 12 Years In Prison For Leading Failed Coup

Gambia's high court on Tuesday sentenced a soldier to 12 years in prison for leading a foiled coup last year against President Adama Barrow's administration.

01 Nov, 2023 | 08:24 AM

Gambia's high court on Tuesday sentenced a soldier to 12 years in prison for leading a foiled coup last year against President Adama Barrow's administration.