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This under-visited region of Africa is easier than ever to explore
Lines are increasingly adding West Africa to their itineraries, opening up this lesser-known landscape to tourists at last ...
Map Shows US Travel Warnings for Africa Right Now
A Newsweek-created graphic shows the various travel advisories currently in place across Africa, including the no-go zones.
Strengthening Senegal’s Health Systems At The Community Level
UNICEF USA visited Senegal in February 2025 for a firsthand look at how UNICEF is addressing the needs of girls and women ...
The Associated Press on MSN12d
Ex-member of former Gambia dictator’s military unit is on trial in the US for torture
Jammeh was a 22-year dictator of Gambia, a country surrounded by Senegal except for a small Atlantic coastline, and was ...
UN Environment Programme4d
After years of decline, Gambia’s natural spaces are on the mend
The Gambia, with support from UNEP, has protected and restored 340 square kilometres of rivers, coasts and forests during the ...
Gambian torture victims testify in US against a member of former dictator's military
DENVER (AP) — Suspected of backing a coup plot against the longtime dictator of Gambia nearly 20 years ago, Pharing Sanyang ...
Houston Chronicle12d
Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit is on trial in the US for torture
Jammeh was a 22-year dictator of Gambia, a country surrounded by Senegal except for a small Atlantic coastline, and was accused of ordering opponents tortured, jailed and killed. He lost a ...
The Africa Report9d
From oil fields to policy rooms: The rise of Cany Jobe, Gambia’s energy trailblazer
She has climbed the ranks of a male-dominated industry, from remote oil rigs to global summits. Now, Cany Jobe is on a ...