The Gambia

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The Gambia, officially the Republic of the Gambia, is a country in West Africa. Geographically, The Gambia is the smallest country in continental Africa; it is surrounded by Senegal, except for its western coast on the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated on both sides of the lower reaches of the Gambia River, which flows through the centre of the country and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The national namesake river demarcates the elongated shape of the country, which has an area of 11,300 square kilometres (4,400 sq mi) and a population of 2,468,569 people in 2024. The capital city is Banjul, which has the most extensive metropolitan area in the country; the second- and third-largest cities are Serekunda and Brikama.

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Amid threats by powerful religious leaders, Gambian MP's have 'moral obligation' to maintain FGM ban Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:08Published on March 19, 2024

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Camara scores 'simply stunning' goal for Senegal Midfielder Lamine Camara fires home a "simply stunning" goal from outside the area as he helps Senegal to a 3-0 win over The Gambia at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024

Gambia squad 'could have died' on flight to Afcon The Gambia squad flying to the Africa Cup of Nations "could have died" from carbon monoxide poisoning, coach Tom Saintfiet says. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2024
India finds quality issues with cough syrup linked to Cameroon deaths - sources Tests of a cough syrup linked to deaths in Cameroon found quality issues in one of the samples from Riemann Labs. The deaths of 141 children in Gambia, Uzbekistan, and Cameroon have raised concerns.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 4, 2023
Gambia team experience 'terrible' Morocco earthquake The Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet says he feared a plane had crashed into his hotel after experiencing Friday's Morocco earthquake. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2023

Newcastle sign Gambia winger Minteh from Odense Newcastle United sign Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh from Danish side Odense and he will join Feyenoord on loan for the 2023-24 season. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2023
Cough syrup from India behind deaths of kids, says US-Gambia joint probe IndiaTimes - Published on March 4, 2023
After Gambia, Uzbekistan claims 18 children deaths linked to India-made cough syrup The Uzbek health ministry stated that 18 youngsters who died had taken the cough medicine Doc-1 Max, which is produced by Noida-based Marion Biotech. DNA - Published on December 29, 2022
Man's body found in undercarriage of plane that flew from Gambia to Britain A man's body has been found in the undercarriage of a plane that flew from Gambia to Britain. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2022

India not responsible Gambia cough syrup deaths? WHO drew 'early link' between children deaths, Maiden pharma WHO said that they drew a "premature link" between the deaths of children in Gambia to the Indian pharmaceutical companies who sold cough syrup. DNA - Published on December 16, 2022
Narayan Murthy says death of Gambia children due to Indian cough syrup shameful Infosys founder, Narayan Murthy says that the death of children in Gambia due to Indian cough syrup brings shame to the country. DNA - Published on November 15, 2022
India awaits WHO information on any cough syrup link to Gambia deaths IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2022	Gambia children deaths: Cough syrups not sold in India, says pharma firm IndiaTimes - Published on October 8, 2022
Maiden Pharma issues statement after Gambia child deaths case Maidan Pharma has said that it has been 'obtaining raw materials from certified and reputed companies'. DNA - Published on October 8, 2022	Deaths in Gambia due to India-made cough syrups: Centre takes steps to curb damage, Haryana firm remains non-operational Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) launched an inquiry and alerted Haryana last week after learning about the Gambia tragedy. DNA - Published on October 8, 2022
Firm behind Gambia child deaths a repeat offender in India The Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has been quick to assure people that the cough syrup which killed 66 children in Gambia was not being sold locally in India, but the same company,.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 7, 2022	‘Syrups linked to deaths in Gambia not sold here’ None of the four drugs potentially linked to the death of 66 children in Gambia are being sold in India currently, the Union health ministry has clarified. According to the ministry, preliminary.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 6, 2022
With raids and show-cause notice, govt plans mega crackdown on cough syrup maker under WHO lens over Gambia deaths The WHO warned that four cough syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited could be the reason for the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. DNA - Published on October 6, 2022	Investigation into cough syrup following deaths of 66 children The World Health Organisation has issued an alert about an Indian made cough syrup after 66 children died in The Gambia. Sky News - Published on October 6, 2022
Gambia children deaths: What is Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited and who owns the company? What are WHO's allegations? India's drug regulator, meanwhile, has launched a probe into WHO's allegations. DNA - Published on October 6, 2022	Drug regulator launches probe on WHO alert over deaths in Gambia linked to India-made cough syrups: Report The CDSCO said it responded to the WHO within an hour-and-a-half after receiving intimation. DNA - Published on October 6, 2022
India investigating deaths in Gambia linked to India-made cough syrup: Sources IndiaTimes - Published on October 6, 2022	WHO alert on 4 Indian cough syrups as 66 Gambian kids die The WHO on Wednesday issued a medical product alert on four ‘cough & cold’ syrups made by an Indian pharmaceutical firm — Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Sonipat, Haryana — warning they could be.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 5, 2022