Gambian vice president dies after ‘short illness’ in India | Government News
Joof was the fourth deputy to serve under President Barrow since his historic 2016 win against former strongman Yahya Jammeh.
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The Gambia
Indonesia court hearing into children killed by toxic cough syrup | Health News
Some 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia since last year and dozens of cases linked to
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Four soldiers arrested after alleged coup attempt in The Gambia | Military News
Barrow’s 2016 win against former leader Yahaya Jammeh was widely viewed as a boost for democracy where coups are common.
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Children’s deaths in The Gambia and Indonesia: What to know | News
The recent deaths of dozens of children from acute kidney problems in The Gambia and Indonesia have caused alarm worldwide.
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Indonesia says child deaths from acute kidney injury rise to 133 | News
A ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescriptions and sales will be narrowed to 102 products being investigated. The
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Indonesia bans all syrup, liquid medicines after 99 child deaths | News
Ban comes as health authorities probe an unexplained rise this year in children’s deaths from acute kidney injury. The Indonesian
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Ex-Jammeh spies sentenced to death for killing Gambian activist | News
Political activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng died after torture and beating in detention after leading a peaceful march. A Gambian court
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World Bank to give The Gambia $68m grant to revive tourism sector | News
The grant is meant to support the diversification and climate resilience of tourism after the pandemic and economic crisis. The
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Senegalese refugees flee to Gambia after separatist crisis | Refugees News
The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance who are fighting for independence. Stray bullets
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US secures forfeiture of Maryland property of ex-Gambian ruler | Corruption News
Prosecutors say Yahya Jammeh corruptly obtained millions of dollars by stealing public funds and soliciting bribes. The United States Department
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