#The Gambia
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MiscellaneousThe Gambia's First Blind Magistrate Navigates a System Designed for the Sighted
Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, The Gambia's first visually impaired magistrate, utilizes technology and keen listening skills to navigate a judicial system not designed for him. His journey highlights the persistent gap between legal rights for people with disabilities and their practical implementation.
MiscellaneousThe Gambia to Compensate Victims of Ex-Dictator Jammeh with Proceeds from US Mansion Sale
The Gambia will use over $2.5 million from the sale of ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh's US mansion to pay reparations to victims of his rule. The funds, confirmed by The Gambia Reparations Commission, were deposited into a dedicated account for victim compensation.
PoliticsFormer Gambian 'Death Squad' Leader Sanna Manjang Faces Military Trial for Desertion
Sanna Manjang, the former leader of the Gambian paramilitary unit known as the Junglers, has appeared in a military court in Banjul to face desertion charges.
Breaking NewsViolent Protests Erupt in The Gambia Amid Persistent Rolling Blackouts
Protests turn violent in The Gambia as citizens take to the streets to express their frustration over ongoing rolling blackouts.
Breaking NewsViolent Unrest Erupts in The Gambia Amid Persistent Power Outages
Protests turn violent in The Gambia due to rolling blackouts, while drone footage captures the aftermath of a deadly ferry fire off the Philippines.
PoliticsGambian President Adama Barrow Pledges Urgent Energy Fix After Protests Erupt Over Power Outages
Gambian President Adama Barrow has announced emergency energy measures to tackle violent protests and severe power outages ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
CultureFinding Strength in Harmony: How Gambian Women Turn Infertility and Loss Into Song
In The Gambia, the Kanyeleng women's tradition provides a vital support network for those suffering from infertility, miscarriages, and child loss, turning shared grief into collective healing through song.