A young Gambian man who survived torture, detention, and near-death conditions during his journey to Europe is now rebuilding his life in Italy after receiving a life-saving heart transplant. Kalifa, originally from The Gambia, left home in search of safety and a better future. His journey took him through Senegal,[Read More…]
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Gambian Man Arrested In Italy For Assaulting Pregnant Wife
A 25-year-old Gambian woman living in northern Italy was violently attacked by her husband on Saturday night, June 7, while eight weeks pregnant with their second child. According to Italian authorities, the woman made a distress call around 10pm to emergency number 112, crying as she reported that her husband[Read More…]
Gambians Among Dozens Of Unaccompanied Minors Rescued In Italy Migrant Operation
A group of migrants rescued off the coast of the Mediterranean has arrived in southern Italy, with several Gambian nationals — including unaccompanied minors — among those on board. The rescue ship, operated by the humanitarian organization Solidaire, docked at the Manfredi pier in Salerno on Monday morning, carrying 252[Read More…]