Bill to reverse Gambia Female Genital Mutilation ban reaches next stage
Gambian lawmakers on Monday debated whether to repeal a ban on female genital mutilation, which has been on the rise in recent years despite activist campaigns to end the practice. The small West African nation imposed steep fines and jail sentences in 2015 for those who carry out female circumcision, known by the acronym FGM. […]
Late Drama as Cameroon Makes It To The Round of 16
Five-time champions Cameroon lived up to their billing Tuesday in Bouake with a never-say-die display to advance to the round of 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Indomitable Lions mustered enough from their reservoir to score two late goals to beat The Gambia 3-2 and advance as group runners-up to book […]
The Gambia Squad Travelling to Ivory Coast for AFCON 2023, Could Have Died as Their Flight Had to be Aborted
The Gambia squad travelling to Ivory Coast for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations “could have died” during a flight that was aborted. Their coach, Tom Saintfiet, who made the claim, believes there was a lack of oxygen on the plane, saying conditions prompted many of the delegations to fall asleep, but praised quick […]
