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    ‘I Was Gambling With My Freedom:' Momodou Taal on Fighting Deportation and Choosing to Leave the U.S. on His Terms
    News
    15 April 2025

    ‘I Was Gambling With My Freedom:' Momodou Taal on Fighting Deportation and Choosing to Leave the U.S. on His Terms

    In this OkayAfrica exclusive, the British Gambian Cornell student shares the story around his decision to leave and why he remains committed to Palestine.

    What It's Like To ... Be A Travel Creator from The Gambia
    Travel
    09 April 2025

    What It's Like To ... Be A Travel Creator from The Gambia

    Ibrahim Gano documents his travels without the gloss and pomp of typical travel vlogging, all from a Gambian perspective.

    An Airbus A330-343 (9XR-WP) from RwandAir is on her way to land at Zaventem airport (Brussels airport) on June 13; 2023 in Diegem, Belgium.
    News
    27 November 2024

    Only Four African Countries Are Offering Visa-Free Entrance to All Africans

    The majority of intra-Africa travel requires a visa, underlining the hassle for Africans to travel within the continent.

    A photo of an anti Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) protester holding a placard outside the National Assembly in Banjul on March 18, 2024, during the debate between lawmakers on a highly controversial bill seeking to lift the ban on FGM.
    News
    15 July 2024

    Gambian MPs Keep FGM Ban in Place

    A week before the final vote on the attempted repeal, most of the lawmakers voted against each of the new clauses, which led to the end of the process.

    Anti Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) protesters hold placards outside the National Assembly in Banjul on march 18, 2024, during the debate between lawmakers on a highly controversial bill seeking to lift the ban on FGM.
    News Brief
    19 March 2024

    Gambia is Moving Closer to Repealing a Ban on Female Genital Mutilation

    The bill to roll back the ban on female genital mutilation was introduced earlier this month and it’s being supported by influential Islamic clerics in the majority Muslim country.

    J hus performs onstage with burna boy
    Music
    19 July 2023

    5 Takeaways from J Hus’ ‘Beautiful And Brutal Yard’

    The British-Gambian rap artist has a lot to say on his long-awaited return album. Here are five takeaways.

    Families of Gambians Lost in Bronx Fire Denied Visas To Mourn Loved Ones
    News
    16 March 2022

    Families of Gambians Lost in Bronx Fire Denied Visas To Bury Loved Ones

    The nightmare of what was deemed “the worst fire in modern New York City history” hasn’t ended for Gambian family members attempting to mourn their US-bound relatives, as most have been denied entry.

    "Worst Fire in Modern New York City History" Claims Gambians Amongst 19 Dead
    News
    10 January 2022

    "Worst Fire in Modern New York City History" Claims Gambians Amongst 19 Dead

    Over 200 firefighters battled the deadly fire, Sunday morning, in New York City's 'Bronx' borough.

    Watch Pa Salieu Make His US TV Debut With Performance on 'Fallon'
    Music
    22 January 2021

    Watch Pa Salieu Make His US TV Debut With Performance on 'Fallon'

    With the way the Gambian-British rap star is moving, 2021 is sure to be his year.

    Gambia Demands a 'Credible' Investigation Into the Police Killing of Diplomat’s Son, Momodou Lamin Sisay
    News
    03 June 2020

    Gambia Demands a 'Credible' Investigation Into the Police Killing of Diplomat’s Son, Momodou Lamin Sisay

    Momodou Lamin Sisay, a Gambian man living in Georgia, was shot dead by police on Friday.

    Watch the Trippy Music Video for Pa Salieu's 'Bang Out'
    Music
    28 May 2020

    Watch the Trippy Music Video for Pa Salieu's 'Bang Out'

    The buzzing Gambian-British rapper's new song is certainly one to check out.

    jizzle gambia
    Music
    19 March 2020

    Interview: Jizzle Is Putting Gambian Afro-Pop On the Global Map

    Jizzle would like the world to pay attention to what the Gambia has to offer. We talk to the fast-rising sensation about Gambia's music scene and his new chart-topping Scorpion EP.

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