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Former Gambian 'Death Squad' Leader Sanna Manjang Faces Military Trial for DesertionPolitics

Former Gambian 'Death Squad' Leader Sanna Manjang Faces Military Trial for Desertion

Sanna Manjang, the former leader of the Gambian paramilitary unit known as the Junglers, has appeared in a military court in Banjul to face desertion charges.

Al Jazeera English|September 21, 2026|1
Violent Protests Erupt in The Gambia Amid Persistent Rolling BlackoutsBreaking News

Violent Protests Erupt in The Gambia Amid Persistent Rolling Blackouts

Protests turn violent in The Gambia as citizens take to the streets to express their frustration over ongoing rolling blackouts.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026|1
Violent Unrest Erupts in The Gambia Amid Persistent Power OutagesBreaking News

Violent Unrest Erupts in The Gambia Amid Persistent Power Outages

Protests turn violent in The Gambia due to rolling blackouts, while drone footage captures the aftermath of a deadly ferry fire off the Philippines.

Al Jazeera English|September 10, 2026
Gambian President Adama Barrow Pledges Urgent Energy Fix After Protests Erupt Over Power OutagesPolitics

Gambian President Adama Barrow Pledges Urgent Energy Fix After Protests Erupt Over Power Outages

Gambian President Adama Barrow has announced emergency energy measures to tackle violent protests and severe power outages ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Al Jazeera English|September 9, 2026|1
Finding Strength in Harmony: How Gambian Women Turn Infertility and Loss Into SongCulture

Finding Strength in Harmony: How Gambian Women Turn Infertility and Loss Into Song

In The Gambia, the Kanyeleng women's tradition provides a vital support network for those suffering from infertility, miscarriages, and child loss, turning shared grief into collective healing through song.

Al Jazeera English|August 14, 2026|1