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Gambia Immigration, Partners Intercept 71 Irregular Migrants in Joint Maritime Operation
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with the Gambia Navy and the Spanish Guardia Civil stationed in The Gambia, has intercepted 71 irregular migrants in a coordinated maritime operation…
Gambia Immigration Department and Spanish Guardia Civil Launch Joint Training Initiative to Combat…
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) and Spain's Guardia Civil commenced a day-long joint training program on June 8, 2026, marking a renewed commitment to bilateral cooperation in addressing the growing…
Gambia Immigration Department Receives 52 Migrant Returnees from Mauritania
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has received 52 Gambian migrant returnees from Mauritania during the week at the Amdalai border post. The repatriation was facilitated by the Gambian Embassy in Mauritania in…
126 Irregular Migrants Intercepted in Joint GID–Spanish Operation Along West Coast
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with the Spanish Guardia Civil stationed in The Gambia, has intercepted 126 individuals attempting to undertake irregular migration along the country’s…
GID Flags 126 Questionable Applications During Biometric Passport Exercise in Spain
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has identified 126 biometric passport applications in Spain with irregularities following the deployment of its Mobile Biometric Passport Team to Spain and Italy.
In a…
“Ensuring They Live in Dignity” – Foreign Affairs Minister Outlines New Strategy to Support Gambians…
Serign Modou Njie, The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad
By Seedy Jobe
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Hon. Serign Modou Njie, has announced the…
Three Bodies Recovered at Jinack Crossing Point in Suspected Migrant Boat Accident
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department has recovered three unidentified bodies at the Jinack Crossing Point in what is believed to be the aftermath of a migrant boat accident.
The department's Border Patrol Unit,…
Government Delivers Six Patrol Vehicles to Gambia Immigration Department to Strengthen Border…
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has taken delivery of six new patrol vehicles from the government in a move aimed at bolstering the capacity of its border patrol unit.
The handover ceremony took place at…
Gambia Immigration Intercepts 88 Irregular Migrants in Old Yundum
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has intercepted 88 individuals attempting to embark on irregular migration—locally referred to as the “backway”—from Old Yundum. The group was reportedly preparing to travel…
Gambia Immigration Department Vows Disciplinary Action Against Officers Who Absconded in Italy
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has announced plans to take firm disciplinary action against three officers who absconded in Italy while attending an official training program. The department also disclosed…