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Gambia Immigration Intensifies Crackdown on Irregular Migration, Intercepts 73 in West Coast…
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has intercepted 73 individuals attempting to embark on irregular migration—commonly referred to as the “backway”—in a series of coordinated operations across the West…
GID, Gambia Navy Rescue 73 Migrants in Niumi Bakalarr
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with the Gambia Navy Barra Seaport Base, has intercepted and rescued three migrant boats in Niumi Bakalarr that were attempting to undertake an…
GID, GAF Intercept 62 Irregular Migrants in Niumi Sika
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), has intercepted 62 irregular migrants during a joint operation conducted in Niumi Sika.
According to a press…
Chinese Embassy Warns of Visa Fraud in Gambia, Urges Applicants to Avoid Intermediaries
Chinese Embassy
By Staff Writer
The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia has warned of fraudulent practices by intermediaries attempting to secure visas on behalf of applicants, cautioning that such activities risk disrupting the country’s…
GID Intercepts Dozens of Irregular Migrants Along River Gambia
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said it had intercepted more than 100 people this week attempting to migrate irregularly to Europe by way of the River Gambia, underscoring the persistence of so-called…
GID PRO Urges Landlords to Verify Tenants’ Immigration Status
Siman Lowe, Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID)
By Fatou Sillah
The Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), Siman Lowe, has called on landlords nationwide to…
Gambia Immigration Department Dismisses Over 45 Officers in Crackdown on Misconduct
Siman Lowe, Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID)
By Fatou Sillah
The Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), Siman Lowe, has disclosed that more than 45 staff…
Gambia Immigration Department Signs Accord With Advisory Group on Missing Migrants’ Data
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department has signed a memorandum of understanding with the African Migratory Advisory Centre, an organization focused on migration data and advocacy, in an effort to improve the…
Gambia Immigration Department Intercepts 35 Irregular Migrants in Jinack Kajatta
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has intercepted 35 individuals attempting irregular migration—locally referred to as the “backway”—at Mandala Lodge in Jinack Kajatta. The group comprised 15 adults…
Gambia Immigration Authorities Detain 60 Suspected Irregular Migrants in Tanji
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) said it had detained 60 people suspected of attempting to undertake irregular migration, locally referred to as the “backway,” during an operation on Monday at Tanji beach…