Gambia tightens rules for Indian drugs after cough syrup deaths
Janneh Kaira told Reuters the rule "applies to India for now only". Since June 1, India has made tests mandatory for all cough syrups before they are exported.
By Reuters
Jun. 17, 2023
The Gambia's government says it has thwarted an attempt to stage a coup
The Gambia is a largely stable country in West Africa which is popular with holidaymakers because of its beaches and wildlife.
By BBC News
Dec. 22, 2022
Gambia government confirms ‘attempted’ coup
Three other people are being sought for their alleged involvement in the plot, according to the government.
By The East African
Dec. 21, 2022
Maiden Pharmaceuticals: India defends cough syrups linked to Gambia child deaths
The WHO had said in October that the four syrups - made by India's Maiden Pharmaceuticals - may be linked to the deaths of at least 66 children.
By BBC News
Dec. 16, 2022
African women in politics: Influence or just numbers?
The women's caucus in Zimbabwe's Parliament is a department that should be working hand in hand with advocacy for women in politics and society as a whole.
By Tadiwanashe Kadziyanike and Michelle Chirume
Nov. 2, 2022
African women in politics: Influence or just numbers?
The women's caucus in Zimbabwe's Parliament is a department that should be working hand in hand with advocacy for women in politics and society as a whole.
By Tadiwanashe Kadziyanike and Michelle Chirume
Nov. 2, 2022
Medicines body flags 4 toxic cough syrups
According to WHO, the medicines were manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited of Haryana of India and imported into some countries in Africa.
By Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 15, 2022
Gambia police link child deaths to cough syrup imported by U.S. firm
Kidney injuries have caused 69 child deaths, according to the government, which has suspended sales of all brands of paracetamol cough syrup and recalled it from pharmacies and households.
By Reuters
Oct. 12, 2022
Inside sport: Make the right coaching choice for Warriors
Some of the players have even forgotten that they were there in Cameroon in the first place but are reminded by their television sets that Afcon 2021 is still going on.
By The NewsDay
Jan. 23, 2022
