West African troops killed 42 suspected Islamic State fighters in a battle in the Lake Chad region on June 21, the heaviest death toll suffered by the insurgents in the last six months, a regional military task force said in a statement.

West African task force says troops killed 42 Islamic State fighters near Lake Chad

President Jammeh made Islam the official state religion only this past December, but those who don't comply face 'full force of the law'

Gambia bans music and dancing during Ramadan

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West African task force says troops killed 42 Islamic State fighters near Lake Chad

Gambia bans music and dancing during Ramadan