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A Spanish official says spotter planes are helping curtail the number of West African migrant boats

A senior Spanish official says the deployment of two Spanish surveillance planes to watch for migrant boats heading on the treacherous route from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands has enabled authorities to stop 59 canoes from Senegal and Gambia

The Independent UK

How to watch 2023 Africa Cup of Nations: live stream all 2024 AFCON matches online from anywhere

With the best teams on the continent set to converge on the Ivory Coast, here's how to watch 2023 African Cup of Nations live streams wherever you are in 2024.

TechRadar

Gambian man convicted in Germany for role in killings under Gambia's former ruler

A German court has convicted a Gambian man of murder and crimes against humanity for involvement in the killing of government critics in his West African homeland

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Alleged Gambian Death Squad Member Awaits Verdict In German Trial

A German court will announce on Thursday the verdict in the trial of a Gambian man accused of belonging to a death squad that assassinated opponents of former dictator Yahya Jammeh, including an AFP journalist.

International Business Times

Gambia parents ‘fight for children’ in landmark trial on India syrup deaths

At least 70 children died on taking the toxic medicine. Their parents are suing the Gambian government and drugmaker.

Al Jazeera

FGM ban in the Gambia under threat as calls grow to repeal law

Women’s rights campaigners denounce ‘hugely regressive’ proposals from political and religious leaders to decriminalise practice

The Guardian - UK

The 8 best winter sun holiday destinations just a short flight from the UK

From Morocco to Gambia, here are the best sun-soaked shores to beat winter blues that are a medium-haul flight away

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Morocco vs Liberia Africa Cup of Nations qualifier postponed after devastating earthquake

Congo and Gambia are due to contest a Group G match in Marrakech on Sunday evening

Evening Standard

Whatever happened to the case of 66 child deaths linked to cough syrup from India?

Since the deaths in The Gambia, there have been additional charges that medicines made in India were contaminated and led to sickness. What has happened to the companies involved?

WEKU

The best holidays to book for October, from Romanian castles to Kent cottage stays

Get inspired for a shoulder season getaway with birdwatching breaks and active Europe holidays

The Independent UK

Talks continue with Niger's coup leaders on the eve of ECOWAS summit in Abuja

Nigeria ramps up unofficial mediation efforts in Niger ahead of a regional summit to weigh up response options to the coup leaders who took over two weeks ago. Meanwhile France rejects accusations from the junta that it's released jihadists jailed in Niger. Also in this edition: Kenya's government and opposition…

France 24

No, this video is not of an African leader condemning the ECOWAS bloc's Niger response

A video viewed hundreds of thousands of times purports to show an African leader violently criticising ECOWAS for imposing a strict ultimatum on the Niger junta. In reality, this video dates from 2022 and shows a Gambian leader protesting against ECOWAS’ intention to create an “anti-coup” unit.

France 24

The planet’s burning. Can the Global South save it?

As the world hurtles towards climate devastation, countries like The Gambia, Costa Rica and Morocco are showing a fix.

Al Jazeera

Man Utd and Liverpool could capitalise on new work permit rules with teenager transfer

Gambian wonderkid Adama Bojang shone for his nation during the recent under-20 World Cup in Argentina, prompting interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle

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The Guardian - UK

Manchester United and Newcastle join race to sign 19-year-old Adama Bojang

Premier League clubs face a battle with several German teams to sign the Gambia Under-20 forward Adama Bojang

The Hindu

Safety first: on Indian pharma products and drug safety

India can continue to be the pharmacy of the global south only if the regulator acts like a watchdog to ensure drug safety

Evening Standard

Adama Bojang: Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham join Crystal Palace in pursuit of striker

The Gambian starlet is the subject of interest from a raft of European clubs this summer

The Guardian - UK

From Osimhen to Simakan: top transfer targets as the window opens

We pick out in-demand players who could be on the move, including a World Cup winner’s son and Gambia’s rising star

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The Independent UK

Newcastle sign Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh from OB and loan him to Feyenoord

Minteh made 17 senior appearances for OB in the Danish Superliga.

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Newcastle United confirm first summer signing as Yankuba Minteh arrives - and confirm loan club

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh

The Guardian - UK

Police release e-fit of man found dead in wheel bay of Gatwick-bound plane

Detectives hope to identify man, whose body was found on a Tui flight from the Gambia on 7 December

Daily Mirror

Gatwick Airport: Cops release image of man found dead in plane undercarriage from Gambia

A man's body was found in the undercarriage of an aircraft that landed at Gatwick Airport at 4am on December 7 last year. Now, police issued an e-fit image in a bid to identify him

Reuters

Gambia hires US law firm to consider action on toxic Indian cough syrup, minister says

Gambia has hired a U.S. law firm to explore legal action after a government-backed investigation found that contaminated medicines from India were "very likely" to have caused the deaths of children last year, the justice minister told Reuters.

Evening Standard

Wolves join Chelsea and Crystal Palace in transfer race for Gambia starlet Adama Bojang

Teenage striker is currently thriving at the Under-20 World Cup in Argentina, with Premier League interest mounting

The Hindu

England advances, France loses to Gambia at Under-20 World Cup

England reached the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Uruguay on May 25, living up to expectations as one of the title favourites at the tournament.

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