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 ...

She organizes intergenerational conversations to balance respect for culture with the need for change, saying: I love being a Gambian, a Black Gambian woman who is proud of my culture. I’m just saying ...

One of the key concerns in this regard is the state of Kunta Kinteh Island and other historical sites. These locations hold ...

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.

Stretching along the north bank of the Gambia River, the biosphere reserve lies adjacent to Senegal’s Delta de Saloum Biosphere Reserve in the north. Within its boundaries, mangroves dominate the ...