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Minister Joof Affirms Success of Saudi Employment Scheme Despite Early Voluntary Returns
Babucarr O. Joof, Minister of Trade, Regional Integration, and Employment
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s Minister of Trade, Regional Integration, and Employment, Babucarr O. Joof, has!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia Mourns Death of Teen in Spain, Calls for Transparent Investigation
Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
The Government of The Gambia has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of 19-year-old Gambian national, Abdoulie Bah, who was!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
39 Candidates Selected in Gambia-Spain Labor Migration Initiative
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Buba Gagigo
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, has announced that 39 candidates out of 116 interviewed have been selected under the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
GID and Partners Intercept Over 120 Irregular Migrants, Facilitate Return of 27 Gambians from…
The Intercepted Would be Migrants
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with the State Intelligence Service (SIS) and other partners, has successfully!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
IOM and Environment Ministry Launch Initiative to Address Climate-Driven Migration
Event Participants
By Ramatoulie Jawo
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with The Gambia’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources and the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Demba Baldeh Calls for Gambians in the Diaspora to Demand Respect
Demba Baldeh
By Buba Gagigo
Demba Baldeh, a Gambian living in metropolitan Seattle in the United States, is mobilizing the Gambian Diaspora to demand respect for their contributions to the nation and to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia Raises Biometric Passport Fees by Over 65 Percent, Citing Contractual Obligations
GID Director General Ebrima Mboob
By Buba Gagigo
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has announced a sharp increase in the cost of biometric passports, raising the fee from D3,060 to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia and Mauritania Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Address Migration Issues
Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia Dispatches Diplomatic Envoy to Mauritania Amid Concerns Over Migrant Treatment
President Adama Barrow
By Buba Gagigo
The Gambian government has deployed its top diplomat to Mauritania in response to allegations of mistreatment of Gambian migrants, authorities!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambian Authorities Intercept Over 300 Migrants in March Crackdown
Migrant on a boat
By Buba Gagigo
Gambian immigration authorities announced the interception of more than 300 migrants throughout March, marking a significant crackdown on irregular migration from the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…