Rapper and Africell brand ambassador Abdoulie Gaye, known by his stage name Attack, has accused members of the Gambia’s majority ethnic group of ganging against him whenever he had beef with Mandinka artists such as ST and Hussein. Attack, a Wollof, was apparently bitter about the amount of support that[Read More…]
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New Study Reveals Deep Psychological Scars From Gambia’s Witch Hunts
A newly published academic study has shed light on the enduring psychological and social toll of state-sanctioned witch hunts conducted under the regime of former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh. More than a decade after the campaign ended, victims and their communities are still battling the ramifications. The research, funded by[Read More…]
Afreximbank Signs $75 Million Currency Swap Deal To Boost Gambia’s Road Infrastructure
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a five-year, $75 million cross-currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) to support critical infrastructure development across the country. The deal, signed during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings held in Abuja from June 25 to 28, is aimed at[Read More…]