I survived FGM and child marriage. I have a real problem with NGOs
Often they see you as a troublemaker or difficult to work with. But they do not understand these issues.
"Lack of oxygen" on flight nearly kills passengers as plane forced to land
The Gambian soccer team narrowly avoided disaster after oxygen supplies failed in the plane they were flying on.
Woman kills car salesman after dispute over lease—Police
Jakira Anderson stands accused of shooting dad-to-be Kawsu Samba at a dealership on Monday after a four-hour dispute.
The witch camps where hundreds of elderly women are left to die
Women still accused of witchcraft today are forced to flee to camps, where they suffer deplorable conditions.
Best Man Jailed for Bungled Plot to Murder Groom That Left Bride Dead
Ndella Jack was shot 19 times as she lay in bed by assassins who had been targeting her husband who she had married just 12 days earlier.
The West Wouldn't Hold Myanmar Accountable. Gambia is Now Stepping In
The military's ethnic cleansing campaign of murder, rape, and arson has been detailed in many reports, but holding them to account seemed hopeless. Until now.
100 Days: How Have Trump and Gambia's President Fared?
The two leaders were inaugurated a day apart and faced vastly different challenges.
Gambia President Fires Yahya Jammeh's Prison Chief
The prison service head allegedly oversaw two decades of torture in Gambia's prisons.
What's the Point of Gambia Rejoining the Commonwealth?
Yahya Jammeh had taken the country out but now Gambia is returning under a new president.
Gambia: Dog That Killed President Barrow's Son Put Down
Barrow could not attend the funeral of his son Habib, 8, as he was stuck in Senegal.
EU to Release Gambia Aid Frozen Under Yahya Jammeh
The EU stopped aid to Gambia due to concerns about human rights under Jammeh.
How a U.S. Consultancy Helped Oust Gambia's Dictator
After 22 years, Gambia finally has a new leader. Why were so many voters thanking a couple of guys in D.C.?
Switzerland Detains Ex-Gambian Minister
Ousman Sonko served as Jammeh's interior minister for 10 years.
Equatorial Guinea Says It Is Hosting Gambia's Jammeh
Jammeh left Gambia on Saturday after a standoff with West African military forces.
Adama Barrow: 'Peace More Important Than Jammeh's Cars'
Barrow tells Newsweek that he intends to return to Gambia on Thursday.
Gambia's Jammeh 'Looted $11 Million:' Official
The longtime ruler finally left Gambia on Saturday after losing a December 2016 election.
Gambia's Yahya Jammeh 'Dissolves Cabinet'
West African forces have given Jammeh a midday deadline on Friday to leave power.
Gambia's Yahya Jammeh Approaches Final Deadline
West African forces have given Jammeh a deadline of midday Friday to step down.
Gambia: Barrow Announces Inauguration, Jammeh Clings On
Barrow will be inaugurated at the Gambian embassy in neighboring Senegal.
Gambia: Thomas Cook to Evacuate 1,000 British Tourists
Thomas Cook is scheduling extra flights to bring U.K. holidaymakers home from the West African state.
Gambian President Declares 90-Day State of Emergency
Jammeh is due to leave office Thursday, but has dug in his heels.
Gambia: Ministers Desert Jammeh as Intervention Looms
At least six Gambian ministers have reportedly resigned in the past week.
Gambia: Jammeh Seeks to Block Presidential Inauguration
President-elect Adama Barrow is due to take office on Thursday, ending Jammeh's 22-year reign.
Gambia Supreme Court Delays Jammeh Election Challenge
Judges from Nigeria and Sierra Leone did not turn up as scheduled.
Gambian Army Chief Pledges Loyalty to Embattled Jammeh
Jammeh has refused to relinquish power after losing last month's election.
Gambia Electoral Commission Chief Flees Country
Alieu Momar Njai, who declared the defeat of President Yahya Jammeh, crossed into Senegal.
Six Stories That Will Shape Sub-Saharan Africa in 2017
Political change, separatist insurgencies and a possible genocide project a tough year for the continent.
Closing Gambia's Migration 'Backway'
Thousands of Gambians continue taking a perilous route to Europe, but the president-elect wants them to stay put.
Gambia's Jammeh Ignores Calls to Step Down
West African leaders intend to ensure peaceful transition in Gambia.
Gambia's President-Elect: 'I Won't Prosecute Jammeh'
Adama Barrow tells Newsweek that he is keen to "reconcile" with the outgoing president.