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Migration Activist Condemns Racist Violence Against Black Migrants in Libya
Ebrima Drammeh
By Buba Gagigo
Ebrima Drammeh, a Gambian migration activist based in Malta, has strongly condemned what he describes as a surge of hateful agitation against Black migrants and…
Senegalese Authorities Intercept 41 Gambian Migrants, Hand Them Over to GID
The Intercepted Migrants
By Buba Gagigo
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has confirmed that Senegalese security forces have intercepted and repatriated 45 migrants, including 41 Gambian…
GID Intercepts 29 Suspected Migrants in Major Operation in Niumi
Suspected migrant boat
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has announced the interception of 29 individuals attempting to migrate irregularly during a coordinated operation…
U.S. Plans to Deport 3,000 Gambians, Gambia’s Government Confirms
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Buba Gagigo
The Gambia government has confirmed that the United States is preparing to deport more than 3,000 Gambian nationals, citing delays in the…
Trump Administration Considers Expanding Travel Ban—Gambia Among Targeted Nations
Draft List of Proposed Travel Ban Countries -NY Times
By Admin
The Trump administration is considering sweeping new travel restrictions that could affect citizens from dozens of countries,…
1,035 Gambians Set for Deportation from the United States
By Buba Gagigo
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has listed 1,035 Gambians for deportation as part of a wider immigration enforcement…
Gambia Government Outlines Criteria for Spain Labour Migration Program
Government spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh
By Buba Gagigo
The Government of The Gambia has announced the eligibility criteria for Gambians seeking employment in Spain under the Gambia-Spain…
Survey Finds 68% of Gambians Have Considered Emigrating
Streets In The Gambia
By Buba Gagigo
A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that 68% of Gambians have contemplated leaving the country, marking a significant 12-point increase from 56% in 2018.
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Gambia Government Evaluates 25 Gambians From Lebanon
Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs
By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad has announced the successful evacuation of 25 Gambian nationals…
Gambia Immigration Foils Irregular Migration Attempts, Arrests Seven Suspects
Back Way Boats (Not the intercepted boats)
By Buba Gagigo
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has intercepted three boats allegedly preparing for irregular migration journeys to Europe, arresting seven…