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Hosts Cameroon book semi-final spot with victory over Gambia

Karl Toko Ekambi’s quick-fire double early in the second half saw hosts Cameroon beat Gambia 2-0 to move into the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Toko Ekambi brilliantly headed his team in front after 50 minutes, glancing in from Collins ...

29 Jan 2022 at 20:25

Football

Six people dead after crush at Africa Cup of Nations match – reports

At least six people are reported to have died following a stampede before the Africa Cup of Nations game between tournament hosts Cameroon and Comoros. The incident, which is also said to have left 40 injured, occurred before Monday’s round-of-16 ...

25 Jan 2022 at 00:25

Football

Cameroon edge past 10-man Comoros – who had left-back in goal

Jimmy Abdou was sent off after seven minutes as luckless Comoros, minus a recognised goalkeeper due to injury and coronavirus, saw their fairytale Africa Cup of Nations run end with a 2-1 defeat to hosts Cameroon. Comoros, ranked 132 in the ...

24 Jan 2022 at 22:25

World

Gambia upholds its ban on female genital mutilation

Lawmakers in the West African nation of Gambia on Monday rejected a Bill that would have overturned a ban on female genital mutilation. The attempt to become the first country in the world to reverse such a ban had been closely followed by ...

15 Jul 2024 at 15:29

World

Plane carrying Gambia football team makes emergency landing after loss of oxygen

A plane carrying Gambia’s national football team made an emergency landing after a sudden loss of oxygen during their flight to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. A chartered flight on Wednesday carrying the “Scorpions” ...

11 Jan 2024 at 17:32

Police release e-fit image of man found dead in plane undercarriage

Police working to identify a man who was found dead in the undercarriage of a plane have released an e-fit image. The man’s body was discovered after a Tui flight from Banjul in The Gambia landed at Gatwick Airport at around 4am on ...

02 Jun 2023 at 14:36

Directors jailed and firms fined after five workers killed by wall collapse

Two metal recycling company directors have each been jailed for nine months after five workers died when a 45-tonne wall collapsed and crushed them, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said. The 15ft (3.5m) high ...

15 May 2023 at 17:46

Football

Rigobert Song unconcerned by pressure ahead of Cameroon’s crucial Gambia clash

Rigobert Song is unconcerned about speculation over his position as Cameroon boss heading into their crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash against the Gambia. The five-time champions started their campaign with an ...

22 Jan 2024 at 17:17

Unknown man found in undercarriage of plane died of hypothermia, inquest hears

A man discovered dead in the undercarriage of a plane at Gatwick airport died from hypothermia, a coroner has said. The inquest heard on Wednesday that the unknown man’s body was found frozen and unable to be ...

14 Feb 2024 at 14:55

Local News

From Kilkenny to The Gambia: A father-son odyssey of remembrance

Father and son Noel and Max Lavelle of Galmoy, Kilkenny, are currently taking part in a fundraising motor event called the Dakar Challenge. They are making the 6,000 kilometre journey to raise funds for ...

21 Jan 2025 at 15:33

World

Rescuers bid to bring out survivors among hundreds trapped in South African mine

Months after South African authorities initially cut off supplies to miners working illegally in an abandoned gold mine, rescuers brought emaciated survivors to the surface on Tuesday. Hundreds more ...

14 Jan 2025 at 18:34

Football

Aguibou Camara fires Guinea to narrow victory over Gambia to boost top-two bid

Aguibou Camara’s second-half goal fired Guinea to a precious 1-0 victory over Gambia in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations. Both nations had failed to claim all three points in their tournament ...

19 Jan 2024 at 22:17

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