UK: Dead man found in undercarriage of plane at London’s Gatwick Airport
The investigations started after an unidentified male was found on the TUI Airways plane flying to London's Gatwick airport from Gambia's Capital, Banjul, reports AP.
Dec 22, 2022, 08:42 AM IST
Centre forms committee to examine WHO details on 66 kid deaths in The Gambia
The WHO had issued an alert on four India-made cough and cold syrups "potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children in Gambia".
Oct 12, 2022, 21:04 PM IST
Haryana STOPS cough syrup production by Maiden Pharma linked to 66 child deaths in Gambia
Earlier on Monday, the Indian Pharma company had released a statement over the reports linking its cough syrups to the deaths of 66 children in Gambia.
Oct 12, 2022, 11:56 AM IST
Which are four 'substandard' Indian cough syrups linked to child deaths in Gambia?
The WHO has issued a medical product alert for four contaminated medicines identified in the West African country that has been potentially linked to acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children.
Oct 06, 2022, 12:45 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind embarks on 3-country visit to Africa
President Ram Nath Kovind's trip will be the highest-level visit from India ever to the three West African countries. This is his fourth visit to the African continent.
Jul 28, 2019, 12:23 PM IST
Ex-Gambian interior minister Ousman Sonko kept in Swiss jail as torture investigation extended
Former Gambian interior minister Ousman Sonko has been in pre-trial custody since January after the Geneva-based legal group Trial International filed a criminal complaint accusing him of having personally taken part in torture.
Aug 03, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Exiled strongman Jammeh `plundered` Gambia coffers
Yahya Jammeh took power in a 1994 coup from Gambia`s only other president since independence from Britain, Dawda Jawara.
Jan 23, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
Gambia`s Jammeh faces last chance deadline to quietly quit
Gambia`s Yahya Jammeh faced a "last chance" to hand over power peacefully Friday as troops from five African nations stood by to intervene and key regional leaders flew in to make a final push for a deal.
Jan 20, 2017, 21:22 PM IST
Gambian president faces noon deadline to quit
Veteran Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh was Friday facing a midday deadline to quit power, after thousands of regional troops entered the country to pile pressure on him to hand power to the winner of last month`s presidential election.
Jan 20, 2017, 15:32 PM IST
Gambia`s new president Adama Barrow demands Army loyalty after swearing-in
The Gambia`s new president, Adama Barrow, took the oath of office in the country`s embassy in Senegal on Thursday and immediately called on the security forces to "demonstrate their loyalty" in his standoff with defeated leader Yahya Jammeh.
Jan 19, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Senegal troops head for Gambia as Jammeh mandate expires: Sources
Columns of Senegalese troops moved to the Gambian border on Wednesday, threatening military action against President Yahya Jammeh, who has refused to accept a December election defeat, military sources and residents of towns near the border said.
Jan 18, 2017, 21:29 PM IST
Gambia bans child marriage
Jammeh instructed lawmakers to pass legislation reflecting the new ban before July 21.
Jul 08, 2016, 06:34 AM IST
Taiwan security agency says China's Gambia gambit meant to pressure president
Taiwan`s top security agency said on Monday China`s move to set up diplomatic ties with one of the island`s former African allies was meant to put pressure on President-elect Tsai Ing-wen to "fall in line" before her inauguration on May 20.
Mar 21, 2016, 10:25 AM IST
Taiwan "needs to protect its space" after China renews ties with Gambia
Taiwan needs to protect its international space as its diplomatic position is precarious, president-elect Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday after China resumed ties with former Taiwan ally Gambia and anger mounted in the self-ruled island at the move.
Mar 18, 2016, 11:08 AM IST
Exim Bank to provide $22.5 mln line of credit to Gambia
Exim Bank will provide a line of credit of USD 22.5 million to Gambia for financing electrification project in the African nation.
Feb 11, 2015, 20:04 PM IST
