A Gambian boy born without ears has been refused entry into Britain for a life-changing operation that would allow him to hear properly for the first time. The government won’t allow Mohammed Cham into the country after his application for a temporary visa was denied. The eight-year-old was due to[Read More…]
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Yusupha Ngum Composes Song For Senegal’s World Cup Team
Gambian musician, Yusupha Ngum and the Affia Band have recorded a World Cup anthem for the Senegalese national soccer team. The song, Gainde, which means “The Lion”, named for the Senegalese national soccer team “the Lions of Teranga”. Explaining some of the thoughts behind writing the song, Mr Ngum who is[Read More…]
Gambia: Two Shot Dead In Faraba Banta Protest
At least two youths have been shot dead in Faraba Banta village this morning during a violent standoff with officers of the Gambia’s Police Intervention Unit. The villagers were protesting against mining of sand in the village by a company belonging to a renowned businessman, Julakay. Reports said several civilians[Read More…]
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