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Gambia Immigration Department to Deploy Mobile Biometric Passport Team to Spain in March
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has announced that it has received government approval to deploy a Mobile Biometric Passport Enrolment Team to the Kingdom of Spain from March 23 to April 4, 2026.
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Anti-Crime Unit Intercepts 30 in North Bank Operation Targeting Irregular Migration
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) said its Anti-Crime Unit in Barra intercepted 30 people during a targeted operation in the North Bank Region on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to curb…
Irregular Migration from The Gambia Declines as Rough Seas Persist, Advocate Says
Ebrima Drammeh, Migration Activist
By Makutu Manneh
Irregular migration from The Gambia is reportedly on the decline due to adverse weather conditions at sea, according to migration advocate Ebrima Drammeh. However, he warned that…
“If You Don’t Want Our Children to Die on the Backway Vote UDP,” Ousainou Darboe
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, UDP
By Fatou Sillah
The leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe, has called on Gambians to support his party in the 2026 elections, arguing that the future and safety…
MoHERST Launches US$9.65 Million ‘Turning Tides’ Programme to Address Irregular Migration
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Hon. Pierre Gomez, Minister Of Higher Education, Science And Technology
By Fatou Sillah
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has launched a youth-centred…
Foreign Affairs Minister Confirms About 100 Gambians Detained in Turkish Centers
Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad.
Photo Caption: Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad
By Fatou SillahThe Minister…
Gambia Immigration Department Continues to Intercept Irregular Migration Attempts
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has intensified its efforts to curb irregular migration, continuing interceptions along the Barra–Jinack sea crossing point.
On January 10, 2026, officers from the…
Gambia Immigration Department Promotes 91 Senior Officers
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department has promoted 91 senior and superior officers, elevating personnel across ranks from Assistant Superintendent of Immigration to Commissioner of Immigration, officials said.
The…
Ebrima Migrant Situation Challenges GID Claim That Irregular Migration Is Largely Driven by…
Ebrima Drammeh
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima Drammeh, a migrant advocate and founder of the Ebrima Migrant Situation Foundation, has challenged recent claims by the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) that the majority of people involved…
Minister Urges Gambian Youth to Build Futures at Home, Warning Against Perils of the ‘Backway’
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Service
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, on Tuesday urged young Gambians to pursue…