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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!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“No One Should Pay,” Information Minister Clarifies Gambia-Spain Labour Deal Is Free
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Information Minister
By Ramatoulie Jawo
The minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, during his Ministry's quarterly press conference on Wednesday, clarified!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Youth Leader: Corruption Poses Risk to Spain-Gambia Labor Agreement, Gambian Youth Used for…
Haji Suwaneh, National Youth President of the UDP
By Buba Gagigo
Haji Suwaneh, the National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has raised alarms about the potential misuse of the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Spain Opens Schengen Visa Services in The Gambia
Hon. Mamadou Tangara, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad
By Buba Gagigo
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad has!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bakau Jaiteh Kunda Mourns Tragic Loss of Loved Ones on Back Way Journey
Sambou Jaiteh and his friends mourning their loved ones
By Ramatoulie Jawo
For the second time in a year, the community of Bakau has experienced the tragic loss of more than a dozen youths through!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Parliament Ratifies Worker Recruitment Agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
National Assembly Building
By Ramatoulie Jawo
The National Assembly of The Gambia has ratified the motion on the Agreement for Worker Recruitment with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The decision was!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Migration Activist Appeals for Support of Gambians Detained in Germany Facing Deportation
Yahya Sonko, Migration Activist
By Buba Gagigo
Yahya Sonko, a migration and human rights activist, has called for urgent support for Gambians detained in Germany awaiting deportation.
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From Migrant Returnee to Football Triumph: A Tale of Love and Glory in Juffureh Village
Lamin K. Janneh talking to his players before a football match.
By Landing Ceesay & Fatou B. Camara
Lamin K. Janneh, widely known as Alhagie Janneh, hails from Juffureh Village in the Upper Niumi!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…