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Providing support for Gambian shipwreck survivors
One survivor watched eight members of his family die. Another said he counted 20 bodies washed onto the nearby shore. He also says he saw two fishing boats nearby, close enough to have rescued others. They did not. Read more
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Jammeh’s accusers narrate experiences
He then pulled her dress off, she said, and said “Let’s see if you’re a virgin.” She said he rubbed his genitals in her face and touched them to arouse himself. She screamed that she was dying. “He said, ‘This does not kill, it’s fun.’” Jallow said Read more
Gambia’s women break their silence
During his 22-year dictatorial rule that ended in early 2017, Gambia’s former president, Yahya Jammeh, used his power as well as State institutions to entrap and sexually abuse young women. Jammeh’s reign was already characterised by enforced Read more
Women accuse Jammeh of Sexual Violence
Three women have accused Gambia’s former President – Yahya Jammeh, of rape and sexual assault while he was in office, according to Human Rights Watch and TRIAL International. Former Gambian officials said that presidential aides regularly pressured Read more
Gambian govt updates media
An improvement in bilateral relations between the Gambia and Russia have led to an agreement for Visa-Free protocols for Diplomatic and Service Passports holders from The Gambia and Russia. Read more
Yahya Jammeh finally relinquishes power (Video)
Amidst pressure from Gambian citizens, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the international community - Yahya Jammeh has relinquished power. In a broadcast on national TV - GRTS, Jammeh said: "I have decided today in good Read more
Jammeh agrees to quit
Former President of The Gambia - Yahya Jammeh is believed to be preparing a statement where he promises to leave State House in the presence of Guinean officials. Read more
The Jammeh wait continues
The wait for Yahya Jammeh to quit The Gambia's State House and transfer power to President Adama Barrow continues as mediators from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are still in talks with him - even after the latest 4pm Read more
Gambia's Presidency website hacked
The official website of The Gambia's President and the government's Cabinet (www.statehouse.gov.gm) has been hacked by unknown persons - and is now displaying the photograph of President-elect Adama Barrow. Read more
Jammeh's house collapses
The power house of President Yahya Jammeh built over the last 22 years of his tenure as Gambia's leader, is fast collapsing in the midst of resignations of his close aides. Joining the growing list of Ministers who have resigned from Jammeh's Read more
President-elect Barrow confirms Jan 19 inauguration
Gambia's President-elect Adama Barrow who is currently in Dakar - Senegal, has confirmed that the inauguration of his government will take place on January 19 on Gambian soil. Read more
President Jammeh declares State of Emergency (Video)
In yet another attempt to cling to power beyond his tenure which ends tomorrow, Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh has declared a State of Emergency. Jammeh said he was making the declaration “to prevent a constitutional crisis and power vacuum.” Read more
ECOWAS leaders in last-minute effort to ensure peaceful Gambia handover
Leaders from West Africa including Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Ghana's former President John Dramani Mahama were in Banjul at press time, in a last-minute mediation effort to get Gambia's Read more
'I am well and alive' - Gambia President-elect Adama Barrow
Online stories about the assassination of Gambia's President-elect - Adama Barrow are fake, The Trumpet can reveal. The President-elect's social media team tweeted that: "We would like to inform you that the President-elect is alive and well." Read more
First Lady convicted for UK benefit fraud
The wife of Gambia's former President Jawara has been convicted in the United Kingdom for benefit fraud. Read more
Human rights decline in Gambia
The human rights situation in Gambia has deteriorated sharply during President Yahya Jammeh's 21st year in power, said Amnesty International on the anniversary of his 1994 coup d’état. Read more
Deputy Ambassador, six others, jailed in London
Seven staff of the Gambia Embassy in London, including the Deputy Ambassador, have been jailed for a total of 33 years for illegally selling tobacco on the illicit market. Read more
President Jammeh applauded at the International Summit on Human Security
The Gambia's President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh addressed the International Summit on Human Security which was held in Abuja, Nigeria recently. The speech attracted applause from attendees at regular intervals. Read more
11th International Roots Festival holds in May
The 11th edition of the International Roots Festival holds in The Gambia between May 9 and May 17 2014. Read more
Gambia severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan
Gambia has announced that it has cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan. President Yahya Jammeh's office said the move was for reasons of "national strategic interest". Read more