For Fatou Baldeh, the past year was critical in the fight to end female genital mutilation. A survivor and the founder of the organization Women in Liberation & Leadership (WILL), Baldeh, 41, is a ...

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a significant issue in The Gambia, where, according to UNICEF, approximately 76 percent of women and girls aged 15–49 have undergone the practice.

Women and girls in Gambia could be staring at the re-introduction ... the ban violated citizens’ rights to “practice their culture and religion” in the country where Muslims are the ...

SERREKUNDA, Gambia — When Gambian lawmakers and religious ... have said it’s about preserving culture, respecting religion and controlling women’s sexuality. Opponents say it has a range ...

Sport has always occupied a special place in Gambian culture, and football has been and remains the most popular type of competition. As a result, sports betting quickly gained popularity among ...

Ngente is both a religious obligation and a cultural celebration, strengthening the bonds within the community. In Gambia, various ethnic groups including the Mandinka, Wolof, Fulani and Jola ...

The event showcased the cultural celebration of the Gambian people, with authentic Gambian cuisine, a parade of different ...

The event at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing, showcased Gambian culture with food, music, dance and a display of artifacts. Gambia Independence Day is celebrated worldwide on February 18.