KHON2

Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament

SOMA, Gambia (AP) — When Metta, a mother of six from rural Gambia, heard that lawmakers were considering reversing the country’s ban on female genital cutting, a centuries-old practice she underwent ...
PBS

Lawmakers in Gambia reject bill that would have overturned ban on female genital cutting

BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — Lawmakers in the West African nation of Gambia on Monday rejected a bill that would have overturned a ban on female genital cutting. The attempt to become the first country in ...
The Point

WFD launches women’s political network to bolster female leadership

The initiative seeks to strengthen women’s political participation and leadership across all levels of governance, marking a ...
The New York Times

Gambians Cheer U.S. Denial of Visas for Their Government Officials

Gambians who see officials’ attendance at international events as taxpayer-funded vacations were grateful when some officials were refused U.S. entry for the U.N. General Assembly. By Ruth Maclean and ...
World Bank

World Bank Provides $92.71 Million Through The Gambia RISE Project to Enhance Economic and Educational Outcomes

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2024 — The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE ...
The Conversation

The Gambia’s new constitution has stalled again – 5 reasons why and what that means for democracy

Satang Nabaneh does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...