(JollofNews) – The US embassy in Banjul was closed for all but essential services today after Gambian authorities removed its police protection. It was not immediately clear why President Yahya Jammeh’s government had taken this step, but Washington has criticized its rights record. A State Department official in Washington told[Read More…]
Economy
Philippines Seeks Closer Ties With Gambia
(JollofNews) – Philippines’ envoy to the Gambia has arrived in Banjul on a short visit aimed at improving greater economic and commercial ties the two countries. Jose A. Cabrera, who also covers Nigeria, arrived in Banjul on Saturday and is holding a series of meetings with senior government officials, the[Read More…]
Gambia—Senegal Border Talks Break Up
(JollofNews) – A first round of Senegal-Gambia talks to end a three-month border blockade has ended without agreement amid an impasse over a long-delayed bridge project, a senior advisor to Senegal’s foreign minister said on Monday. “We will consult our experts about the issue of the bridge, and the next[Read More…]
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