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Gambia Immigration Department Intercepts 33 Suspected Irregular Migrants in Essau
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said it intercepted 33 suspected irregular migrants in Essau on Aug. 17, as authorities continue efforts to curb irregular migration.
The operation was carried out by…
Gambia Immigration Authorities Intercept Europe-Bound Migrant Boat in Badibou Gurong
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said it intercepted a boat believed to have been prepared for an irregular migration journey to Europe during an operation in Badibou Gurong, in the North Bank Region.
The…
Government Job Creation Efforts Curbing Irregular Migration, Information Minister Says
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Makutu Manneh
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has said that government efforts to expand…
Gambia Immigration Authorities Intercept 26 Guineans in Suspected Irregular Migration Attempt
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said its border patrol unit in the North Bank Region intercepted 26 Guinean nationals in Fass Omar Saho as they allegedly attempted to embark on an irregular migration…
Foreign Minister Says Government Creating Jobs to Address Irregular Migration
Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad.
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, Sering Modou Njie, says the…
KMC Launches $450,000 Migrant Resilience Hub to Support Returnees, At-Risk Youth
Kanifing Municipal Council
By Seedy Jobe
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) on Tuesday officially launched the Kanifing Migrant Resilience Hub, a $450,000 initiative designed to support the social and economic reintegration…
Youth Minister Cites Unemployment as Key Driver of Irregular Migration Among Gambian Youth
Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia’s youth and sports minister, Bakary Y. Badjie, has identified unemployment as one of the main factors pushing young Gambians toward irregular migration, saying…
Gambia Remains Source, Transit, and Destination for Human Trafficking, NAATIP Officials Say
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia continues to be classified as a source, transit, and destination country for human trafficking, with sexual exploitation remaining the most prevalent form of trafficking within the country, officials from…
Gambian Immigration Authorities Intercept 46 Suspected Irregular Migrants in Niumi
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said it intercepted 46 people suspected of attempting to migrate through the irregular "backway" route during a joint operation in Niumi.
In a statement, the department said…
Gambia, Gabon Sign Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia and Gabon have signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, one of several accords concluded during the three-day state visit of Gabonese President Brice…