What happens when the fish that sustain a community start disappearing? Environmental activist Lamin Jassey shares how industrial fish meal factories are devastating local waters, livelihoods and health in The Gambia — and how...

Howcast - Learn about the Rev. Dr. Timothy Coombs, one of Howcast's Bible experts, in this video.

Did you know Senegal was once in two separate federations? 

In 1756, Great Britain and France went to war for control of land, resources and global influence. The Seven Years’ War was the first truly global conflict, marked by major events across five continents.

Why are we ignorant of the archaeology left behind in West Africa? Are West Africans going to rediscover their history and will there be a demand of giving back physical objects from foreign museums in aiding that rediscovery?

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Which country has the best Jollof Rice? The big question! Bino and Fino find out.

New footage released by Spanish authorities shows members of the Spanish Red Cross helping people getting to shore on the island of El Hierro.

Gambian crews on international trawlers fishing on the country's shores have become the accidental targets of local fishermen's anger, whose livelihoods are threatened by the foreign vessels' aggressive fishing strategies.

The International Court of Justice is set to decide on emergency measures to stop the genocide of the Rohingya.

Protest follows self-exiled leader's insistence in recent audio recording that The Gambia guarantee his right to return.

Gambian migrants travel from Gambia to Europe across Atlantic to shore of Spain.

While defending military against genocide charges, Myanmar leader does not use Rohingya to describe persecuted minority.

Thousands take to the streets of Banjul amid growing tension over the length of President Adama Barrow's term.

Opposition leaders say eight men were killed by security forces for speaking out against President Alpha Conde and his government.

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh appeal to the international community to hold Myanmar accountable for its crimes.

Gambia's justice minister launches ICJ case to try and stop Myanmar abusing Rohingya as Aung San Suu Kyi leads defence.

In unprecedented move, former human rights icon defends Myanmar generals at ICJ over killings, rape and displacement.

This is the last of a three-part short documentary series, profiling women footballers. Fatim's only dream was to make her mum proud by becoming an international football star. But her dream didn't come true.

Al Jazeera was given exclusive access to Gambia’s notorious Mile 2 Prison. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch say guards torture, beat and kill prisoners there. Former president Yahya Jammeh called it his "personal hotel."

The Gambia is ramping up production of its most popular food. 80 percent of the West African nation's rice is imported

West African navies and coastguards are struggling to cope with a surge of people trying to reach Europe by sea.

Returnee Gambian migrant faces integration challenges after leaving Europe, aims to rebuild in homeland.

Al Jazeera hears from West African migrants who've made desperate journeys to escape poverty - despite the dangers involved.

The OIC made the call in a resolution passed by the bloc's leaders - at a meeting in the Gambian capital.