The Gambia9 Sept 2026'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protestsThe country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.9 Sept 20263 Sept 2026More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary IslandsRescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.3 Sept 202628 Jul 2026Tributes to 'selfless' family killed in crashMembers of the Gambian community in Leeds speak glowingly of the "kindness" of the family.28 Jul 202620 Jul 2026West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline planA 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.20 Jul 20268 Apr 2026Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimesEx-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.8 Apr 202612 Jan 2026Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN courtThe Gambia accuses Myanmar's leadership of carrying out "brutal and vicious violations" against the Muslim minority group.12 Jan 202610 Jan 2026Hospital worker helps feed 200 children in AfricaTracey Dennison, who works at Hull Royal Infirmary, took food and gifts to families in The Gambia.10 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain. 2 Jan 202615 Sept 2025Police forcibly remove Gambian auditor general in reshuffle rowMomodou Ceesay rejected the president's decision to oust him from the post. 15 Sept 2025...
