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Madi Jobarteh Criticizes Government as Youth Migration Crisis Deepens
Madi Jobarteh
By Seedy Jobe
A prominent civil rights activist has sharply criticized the Gambian government’s handling of migration and youth employment after new data showed dozens of young Gambians disappearing in…
1,960 Gambians Reportedly Undertake Perilous “Backway” Migration in Less Than a Month, Advocates Say
Stock photo of a migrant boat
By Makutu Manneh
Between November 4 and 25, 2025, a total of 1,960 Gambians embarked on the perilous “Backway” journey toward the Canary Islands, migrant advocates reported, marking what…
Gambian Activist Warns: More Women and Children Risking Lives on Perilous Migration Routes.
Ebrima Drammeh
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima Drammeh, a survivor of the perilous “backway” migration route and now an activist, has issued a stark warning about the increasing number of women, children, and even…
Interior Minister Denies Election Motive Behind Overseas ID Issuance, Vows Continuation
Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, The Minister of Interior
By Fatou Sillah
Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang has dismissed allegations that the government’s decision to issue national identity cards to Gambians living abroad is politically…
GDC Leader Urges Vigilance Over Government’s Issuance of ID Cards Ahead of 2026 Elections
Hon. Mama Kandeh
By Fatou Sillah
The leader and Secretary General of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Mama Kandeh, has called on Gambians to remain vigilant and closely monitor the government’s issuance of national identity…
Gambian Human Rights Activist Plans Protest in Germany Against Support for Gambia Police Force
Yahya Sonko, Gambian human rights activist
By Makutu Manneh
Gambian human rights activist Yahya Sonko has announced plans to seek a permit from German authorities to organize a peaceful mass demonstration, calling on Germany to…
Gambia Immigration Department Intercepts 80 Irregular Migrants, Arrests Senegalese Suspected Agent
Alleged Irregular Migrants
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), through its Migration Management Unit, has intercepted 80 individuals attempting irregular migration, commonly referred to as the “backway,” during…
Kanifing Municipal Council Secures D33 Million Grant to Support “Backway” Returnees
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor, KMC
By Makutu Manneh
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has secured a grant of D33 million (approximately $450,000) from the Global Cities Fund for Refugees and Migrants, a development announced by…
Absconded Gambian Migrant Workers Jeopardize EU Job Opportunities, Former Trade Minister Warns
Boubacarr O Joof, Former Trade Minister
By Fatou Sillah
Former Trade Minister Boubacarr O. Joof has cautioned that The Gambia risks losing hundreds of potential employment opportunities in Europe after 33 Gambian seasonal workers…
101 Foreign Nationals Convicted in The Gambia to Face Deportation
Gambia Immigration Department
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has confirmed the reception of 101 convicted foreign nationals and community citizens from the Gambia Police Force on 16th and 17th September…