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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BLACKSWAN‘s Fatou shares a cryptic post; calls out the company for ‘harsh treatment' in a now deleted post
BLACKSWAN 's Fatou recently shared a social media post, which has since been deleted, calling her company out for not treating the group properly. The post shared how, since her company could not provide her with a proper wardrobe before a fan meeting, she had to buy a dress for herself one day before the event, shocking fans worldwide. Fatou criticises the company and deletes the post later In a now-deleted online post, Fatou from BLACKSWAN called her agency out for not treating the group members properly. Recently, on June 2, the idol had shared a photo of her wearing a stunning animal-print dress with a deep neck. While the idol was praised for her fashion sense, and her company was also praised for the choice of wardrobe, something else had been going on behind the scenes altogether. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fatou (@b_fatou_s) The idol recently shared a cryptic social media post, which has now been deleted, where she shared that the beloved dress was not the company's choice but her own. Not only that, but she shared that since her management agency could not provide her with a proper outfit to wear to their U.S. fan meeting, she had to go out a day before and buy the dress from a mall. Netizens react to the news Even though the post was deleted quickly after it was posted online, fans still managed to capture a screenshot and circulate it wherever and whenever they could. Many showed their disdain over the treatment and called the group's company out for not properly organising their events.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
‘Concerned' gardai launch urgent search for young girl, 14, missing from Sligo since bank holiday as major appeal issued
GARDAI are urgently searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing from Co Sligo for two days. Lily Reilly was last seen in Advertisement 3 Lily Reilly has been reported missing from Sligo town since May 5 Credit: An Garda Siochana 3 The 14-year-old was last seen wearing a white shirt and black leggings Credit: An Garda Siochana Lily is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a slim build, brown hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white shirt, black leggings and carrying a cream handbag. Gardai have urged anyone with any information to get in touch and aid in their search for the young teenager. Advertisement READ MORE IRISH NEWS In a statement this morning, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 14-year-old Lily Reilly, who has been reported missing from Sligo town since 5th May 2025. "Lily is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a slim build, brown hair, and brown eyes. When last seen, she was wearing a white shirt, black leggings and carrying a cream handbag. "Gardai are concerned for Lily's wellbeing. "Anyone with information on Lily's whereabouts is urged to contact Sligo Garda Station at 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station." Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Exclusive Separately, gardai are searching for a 52-year-old woman who was reported missing from her home in Fatou Watters was last seen at her home in Artane on Monday morning, April 28. She is described as approximately 5 foot 4 inches in height, of slim build with short, dark-brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, she was wearing light-green, traditional African dress with runners. Advertisement FAMILY CONCERN Fatou's family and gardai are "concerned" for her well-being. In a statement this morning, a garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 52-year-old Fatou Watters, who was reported missing from her home in Artane, Dublin 5 on Thursday, 1st May 2025. "Fatou was last seen at home on Monday morning, 28th April 2025." Anyone who may have any information is asked to come forward. Advertisement The spokesperson added: "Gardai and Fatou's family are concerned for her well-being. "Anyone with any information on Fatou's whereabouts is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." 3 Fatou Watters was last seen at her home in Artane on April 28 Credit: An Garda Siochana
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mother facing political persecution who has lived in UK for 16 years to be deported to the Gambia
A mother who has lived in the UK for 16 years has been told she will be deported next month to her native African country, despite the threat of her facing political persecution. Fatou Tamba, 55, was detained by immigration officials in Liverpool on 26 March, and has been held for the last month at Derwentside IRC, where she claims to have been refused appropriate medical care and mental health support. Her deportation to the Gambia, originally set for 22 April, was successfully halted – but she remains in detention, and her lawyer has now been served with a new removal date of 8 May. Her brother Lamin Tamba, a British citizen, said: 'Fatou and I have received death threats for our political views. 'If she is returned, she risks kidnapping, false imprisonment, or death. She has a family, a fiance, and a whole community who love her – she belongs here.' Ms Tamba travelled to the UK in 2009 to visit her brother, deciding to remain due to the dangers posed by returning to the Gambia. Members of her family had been involved in political activism, and a change in the ruling party had led her to receive death threats. She was also escaping an abusive marriage, having been married at the age of 14 to a man who was 30 years her senior. As a child bride, she had given birth to her son at the age of 15. After several years of living in Birmingham, she relocated to Liverpool, where she has resided for the last eight years, and has become an active member of the refugee and asylum seeker community. Despite applying for her right to remain, Ms Tamba's asylum application was rejected in 2021, and she was required to report to an immigration office each month until she was granted leave to submit another request. It was during one of these visits that she was detained by officials, despite never missing a single appointment over the last four years. Her brother told The Independent that since being held at Derwentside IRC, a female-only facility that can hold 84 women, Fatou's mental health has plummeted, and she has been served poor quality food such as plain rice with no sauce or accompanying dish. 'It's horrible. I went to see her last Sunday, and the centre is not nice at all,' Mr Tamba said. 'She's lost two teeth since being in detention. They refused additional dental check-ups after they extracted two teeth. 'When she requested GP assistance for her medical conditions, it was refused. After our campaign organised a protest, they finally started granting her requests,' he added. A spokesperson for Serco, the company that manages the Derwentside facility, said that Ms Tamba is offered a varied menu with hot and cold food choices, and has daily access to the healthcare centre. Having never fallen foul of the law, Mr Tamba said his sister was finding the experience 'difficult and traumatic'. 'The detention is worse than the removal notice because she's never lost her freedom before. She's not eating well, she's not coping well and she has medical conditions that need regular supervision,' he said. While in detention, she has submitted another application for a family visa, providing evidence that she has lived with her partner for more than two years, and that her closest family members reside in the UK. Despite her family claiming that she met the relevant criteria, her application was once again rejected, with her lawyer informed on April 24 that her deportation will now take place in two weeks. Her legal team is challenging this. 'Being in Liverpool means everything, it's the only city where she's felt at home,' Mr Tamba said. 'The people of Liverpool have welcomed her. Because of her infectious personality, she was able to integrate and is now part of the community.' Maggy Moyo, campaigns lead and community organiser at Right to Remain, said: 'Fatou's fight is not over. She is still behind bars, still waiting for justice. We've stopped her deportation for now, but she should not be locked away at all. Fatou has given so much to our community. Now, we stand up for her.' The Home Office has been approached for comment.
The Independent
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Mother facing political persecution who has lived in UK for 16 years to be deported to the Gambia
A mother who has lived in the UK for 16 years has been told she will be deported next month to her native African country, despite the threat of her facing political persecution. Fatou Tamba, 55, was detained by immigration officials in Liverpool on 26 March, and has been held for the last month at Derwentside IRC, where she claims to have been refused appropriate medical care and mental health support. Her deportation to the Gambia, originally set for 22 April, was successfully halted – but she remains in detention, and her lawyer has now been served with a new removal date of 8 May. Her brother Lamin Tamba, a British citizen, said: 'Fatou and I have received death threats for our political views. 'If she is returned, she risks kidnapping, false imprisonment, or death. She has a family, a fiance, and a whole community who love her – she belongs here.' Ms Tamba travelled to the UK in 2009 to visit her brother, deciding to remain due to the dangers posed by returning to the Gambia. Members of her family had been involved in political activism, and a change in the ruling party had led her to receive death threats. She was also escaping an abusive marriage, having been married at the age of 14 to a man who was 30 years her senior. As a child bride, she had given birth to her son at the age of 15. After several years of living in Birmingham, she relocated to Liverpool, where she has resided for the last eight years, and has become an active member of the refugee and asylum seeker community. Despite applying for her right to remain, Ms Tamba's asylum application was rejected in 2021, and she was required to report to an immigration office each month until she was granted leave to submit another request. It was during one of these visits that she was detained by officials, despite never missing a single appointment over the last four years. Her brother told The Independent that since being held at Derwentside IRC, a female-only facility that can hold 84 women, Fatou's mental health has plummeted, and she has been served poor quality food such as plain rice with no sauce or accompanying dish. 'It's horrible. I went to see her last Sunday, and the centre is not nice at all,' Mr Tamba said. 'She's lost two teeth since being in detention. They refused additional dental check-ups after they extracted two teeth. 'When she requested GP assistance for her medical conditions, it was refused. After our campaign organised a protest, they finally started granting her requests,' he added. A spokesperson for Serco, the company that manages the Derwentside facility, said that Ms Tamba is offered a varied menu with hot and cold food choices, and has daily access to the healthcare centre. Having never fallen foul of the law, Mr Tamba said his sister was finding the experience 'difficult and traumatic'. 'The detention is worse than the removal notice because she's never lost her freedom before. She's not eating well, she's not coping well and she has medical conditions that need regular supervision,' he said. While in detention, she has submitted another application for a family visa, providing evidence that she has lived with her partner for more than two years, and that her closest family members reside in the UK. Despite her family claiming that she met the relevant criteria, her application was once again rejected, with her lawyer informed on April 24 that her deportation will now take place in two weeks. Her legal team is challenging this. 'Being in Liverpool means everything, it's the only city where she's felt at home,' Mr Tamba said. 'The people of Liverpool have welcomed her. Because of her infectious personality, she was able to integrate and is now part of the community.' Maggy Moyo, campaigns lead and community organiser at Right to Remain, said: 'Fatou's fight is not over. She is still behind bars, still waiting for justice. We've stopped her deportation for now, but she should not be locked away at all. Fatou has given so much to our community. Now, we stand up for her.'
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
World's oldest gorilla celebrates her 68th birthday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The oldest gorilla in the world is celebrating another year around the sun at her home in Zoo Berlin. The zoo helped celebrate Fatou, who turned 68 on April 13, with a big basket of fresh fruits and vegetables. Video shows her leisurely inspecting the gift and opting for some strawberries and an apple. According to reporting from the Associated Press, Fatou lives a peaceful life suitable to her old age, with a private enclosure away from the zoo's younger and more rowdy gorillas. Even the fruits and vegetables she eats are hand-selected for softness now that she doesn't have any teeth left. Fatou is a western lowland gorilla, which are critically endangered and usually live between 30-40 years in the wild. But Fatou is shattering all age records each year and was recently presented with the Guinness World Record for the oldest living gorilla. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
