The Gambia

Gambian vice president dies after ‘short illness’ in India
Joof was the fourth deputy to serve under President Barrow since his 2016 win against former strongman Yahya Jammeh.
Published On 18 Jan 2023
Indonesia court hearing into children killed by toxic cough syrup
Some 200 children have died of acute kidney injury in Indonesia and cases also reported in The Gambia and Uzbekistan.
Published On 17 Jan 2023
The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022
A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.
Published On 22 Dec 2022
Four soldiers arrested after alleged coup attempt in The Gambia
President Barrow’s 2016 win against ex-leader Jammeh was widely viewed as a boost for democracy where coups are common.
Published On 21 Dec 2022

Tainted cough syrups pulled from the shelves after they were linked to dozens of deaths.

A ban on all syrup and liquid medicine prescriptions and sales will be narrowed to 102 products being investigated.

Ban comes as health authorities probe an unexplained rise this year in children’s deaths from acute kidney injury.

WHO report says the Maiden Pharmaceuticals medicine may be linked to deaths of dozens of children in the African nation.

WHO chief earlier said the UN agency is investigating deaths in the African country.

Dozens of kids died from kidney injuries that may be linked to contaminated cough & cold syrups made by an Indian firm.

At least 28 children died from kidney failure linked to a paracemol syrup but ministry said it could also be E. coli.

Political activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng died after torture and beating in detention for leading a peaceful march.

Grant is meant to support the diversification and climate resilience of tourism after pandemic and economic crisis.

The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.

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