World Sep 15 Immigrants deported from U.S. to Ghana are sent home, where lawyers say some could face torture By Edward Acquah, Wilson McMakin, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
World Aug 29 Mauritania’s coast guard says at least 49 died when a boat carrying migrants capsized this week The boat, which left Gambia a week ago with 160 people on board, capsized Tuesday morning off the coast of Mheijrat. By Ahmed Mohamed, Ope Adetayo, Associated Press
World Jul 15 Lawmakers in Gambia reject bill that would have overturned ban on female genital cutting Lawmakers in the West African nation of Gambia have rejected a bill that would have overturned a ban on female genital cutting. By Associated Press
World Mar 18 Gambia lawmakers consider reversing ban on female genital cutting The decision would make the West African nation the first country anywhere to make such a reversal. By Abdoulie John, Jessica Donati, Associated Press
World Feb 23 Gambia urges UN court to continue Rohingya genocide case Lawyers for Gambia are urging the United Nations’ top court to throw out Myanmar’s preliminary objections that seek to end a case accusing the Southeast Asian nation of genocide against the country's Rohingya minority. By Mike Corder, Associated Press
Dec 03 Gambia will head to polls in 1st election after ousting dictator By Abdoulie John, Carley Petesch, Associated Press While the 2016 elections that removed Jammeh from power after 22 years saw Gambians go from fear to elation, many are still not satisfied with the progress the nation has made. Continue reading
Feb 18 Gambia’s new president faces inauguration as nation cheers By Abdoulie John, Associated Press Thousands gathered Saturday for the ceremony marking the inauguration of Gambia's new president as this West African nation celebrates wider freedoms. Continue reading
Jan 19 Gambians flee as new president is sworn in, fearing violence from political showdown By Larisa Epatko The Gambia’s new President Adama Barrow took the oath of office Thursday in neighboring Senegal, while current ruler Yahya Jammeh refuses to leave office. Continue reading
Jan 18 Gambian parliament extends president’s term despite loss By News Desk The Gambian National Assembly voted Wednesday to keep President Yahya Jammeh in power for three more months, one day before the scheduled inauguration of his successor Adama Barrow. Continue reading
Dec 13 Gambian president resists defeat after saying he would concede election By Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako “I hereby reject the results,” the west African leader said on national television Friday. Continue reading