The Ambassador of Türkiye congratulates The Gambia on its 60th Independence Day, highlighting strong bilateral relations, including military cooperation, trade growth, and development projects. Türkiye pledges continued support across various sectors to enhance partnership.
Ambassador Türker OBA congratulates The Gambia on its 60th Independence Day, highlighting bilateral relations, economic growth, military cooperation, and shared commitment to global issues, expressing continued support for development projects and educational initiatives.
Turkey's Ambassador Türker OBA congratulates The Gambia on its 60th independence anniversary, highlighting strong bilateral ties, including defense cooperation and trade growth, as well as shared commitments to democracy, economic development, and international peace initiatives.
Senegalese businessman Bougane Guèye has announced a $25 million investment plan in The Gambia, targeting media, technology, and agribusiness sectors. This follows a meeting with President Barrow and is in line with Guèye's business model previously implemented in Côte d’Ivoire.
Since 2017, the women of Bwiam, The Gambia, have abandoned their rice fields due to the presence of ECOMIG forces, despite the military insisting they pose no threat to the farmers. The lingering fear and discomfort stem from past threats and the ongoing presence of armed patrols near their homes. The military's presence in the region, a legacy of former President Yahya Jammeh's rule, continues to be a source of tension.
Italy's offshoring scheme for refugees, which includes Gambians, has been criticized by international human rights bodies. The government of Giorgia Meloni recently passed a decree stating that individuals from countries deemed "safe," including The Gambia, cannot be granted political asylum. Despite this, an official has confirmed that the fundamental rights of any Gambian with a genuine claim will be respected under the 1951 Geneva Convention on the protection of refugees.
The Gambia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Momodou Tangara, has informed the National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee about plans to open new embassies in Berlin, Stockholm, and Tokyo. The fact-finding missions for these proposed embassies have been successfully conducted and approved, with the reports sent to the Office of the President for further directives. Minister Tangara also updated the committee on the Foreign Service Bill, which is expected to be finalized and submitted for enactment by the National Assembly by the end of 2025.
The Gambia is in the process of establishing embassies in Berlin, Stockholm, and Tokyo, with fact-finding missions completed and reports submitted to the President's Office for further directives. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, along with other departments, are involved in the delegations for these missions. Germany is prioritized due to the challenges faced from the country and the recent opening of a German embassy in The Gambia.
Relevant: As of November 24, 2024, 1,035 Gambian nationals are on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) non-detained docket with final orders of removal. The Gambia has been classified as a country “at risk of non-compliance” with U.S. removal efforts, indicating potential delays in confirming citizenship, issuing travel documents, or accepting repatriation flights to The Gambia.
The Brikama Area Council has strongly objected to the demolition of vendor stalls near the Brikama Magistrates' Court by West Coast Region Governor Ousman Bojang. The council alleges that the governor attempted to use police force to execute the action, despite prior consultations with authorities confirming the stalls complied with regulations. The situation has sparked tension between the council and the governor, but a stakeholder meeting was held to restore relationships and promote collaboration in regional development.