German Police Deport Suicidal Asylum Seeker, Sparking Protests
In Osnabrück, Germany, police deported Lame K. to Gambia from a hospital where he was being treated for suicidal thoughts, despite a recent court ruling against his detention; this sparked protests and arrests, raising concerns about asylum policies and healthcare access.
German Police Deport Suicidal Asylum Seeker, Sparking Protests
In Osnabrück, Germany, police deported Lame K. to Gambia from a hospital where he was being treated for suicidal thoughts, despite a recent court ruling against his detention; this sparked protests and arrests, raising concerns about asylum policies and healthcare access.
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56% Bias Score
Four Migrants Murdered, Seven Arrested After Cayuco Voyage
A cayuco carrying 207 migrants arrived in El Hierro, Canary Islands on November 3, 2023, with one stabbed migrant; a Guardia Civil investigation revealed four murders, resulting in seven arrests of crew members who threw bound migrants overboard due to superstition and hallucinations.
Four Migrants Murdered, Seven Arrested After Cayuco Voyage
A cayuco carrying 207 migrants arrived in El Hierro, Canary Islands on November 3, 2023, with one stabbed migrant; a Guardia Civil investigation revealed four murders, resulting in seven arrests of crew members who threw bound migrants overboard due to superstition and hallucinations.
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56% Bias Score
ECOWAS Approves Special Court to Prosecute Yahya Jammeh-Era Crimes
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approved a special court to prosecute crimes committed in Gambia under Yahya Jammeh (1994-2017), a decision hailed as a landmark step towards accountability for human rights violations.
ECOWAS Approves Special Court to Prosecute Yahya Jammeh-Era Crimes
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approved a special court to prosecute crimes committed in Gambia under Yahya Jammeh (1994-2017), a decision hailed as a landmark step towards accountability for human rights violations.
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32% Bias Score
The Gambia Pediatric Conference Addresses Maternal and Child Health
The Pediatric Association of The Gambia held a conference focusing on improving maternal and newborn care, highlighting the need for collaboration, research, and expanded healthcare access.
The Gambia Pediatric Conference Addresses Maternal and Child Health
The Pediatric Association of The Gambia held a conference focusing on improving maternal and newborn care, highlighting the need for collaboration, research, and expanded healthcare access.
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24% Bias Score
PIU Shooting Suspect Presents Defense
Ousainou Bojang, accused of murdering two police officers, presents his defense in court, claiming he was at work during the shooting.
PIU Shooting Suspect Presents Defense
Ousainou Bojang, accused of murdering two police officers, presents his defense in court, claiming he was at work during the shooting.
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24% Bias Score
Gambian Government Disputes Afrobarometer Survey Showing Widespread Disapproval
The Gambian government refutes a recent Afrobarometer survey showing 77% of Gambians disapprove of its performance, citing methodological flaws and highlighting achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, youth development, and economic growth, including a projected 5.8% GDP growth in 2024 and incre...
Gambian Government Disputes Afrobarometer Survey Showing Widespread Disapproval
The Gambian government refutes a recent Afrobarometer survey showing 77% of Gambians disapprove of its performance, citing methodological flaws and highlighting achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, youth development, and economic growth, including a projected 5.8% GDP growth in 2024 and incre...
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56% Bias Score
Senegal and Gambia Strengthen Economic Ties at Banjul Forum
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and Gambia's Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow co-chaired the second Senegal-Gambian Economic Forum in Banjul on December 20, 2024, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and increasing trade from \$19.5 million (117 billion FCFA) to \$83.3 million (...
Senegal and Gambia Strengthen Economic Ties at Banjul Forum
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and Gambia's Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow co-chaired the second Senegal-Gambian Economic Forum in Banjul on December 20, 2024, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and increasing trade from \$19.5 million (117 billion FCFA) to \$83.3 million (...
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48% Bias Score
Gambia Launches Ambitious Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The Gambia launched a National Action Plan to reduce plastic waste by 86% in 10 years, addressing infrastructure, enforcement, and public awareness; however, concerns remain about funding and the impact on informal waste pickers.
Gambia Launches Ambitious Plan to Tackle Plastic Pollution
The Gambia launched a National Action Plan to reduce plastic waste by 86% in 10 years, addressing infrastructure, enforcement, and public awareness; however, concerns remain about funding and the impact on informal waste pickers.
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20% Bias Score
Gambia's School Feeding Program Shows Positive Impact
An impact evaluation reveals the positive effects of Gambia's Home-Grown School Feeding Programme on children's nutrition, health, and education, while also noting some limitations.
Gambia's School Feeding Program Shows Positive Impact
An impact evaluation reveals the positive effects of Gambia's Home-Grown School Feeding Programme on children's nutrition, health, and education, while also noting some limitations.
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24% Bias Score
Gambia: President Withdraws Lawsuit Against Newspaper
Gambian President withdraws lawsuit against newspaper after intervention by CPJ and local groups.
Gambia: President Withdraws Lawsuit Against Newspaper
Gambian President withdraws lawsuit against newspaper after intervention by CPJ and local groups.
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0% Bias Score