(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…]
Tourism
Frankly Speaking With Andrew Mendy: The Socio-Economic Benefits Of Tourism In Gambia
(JollofNews) – Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors in the world. Many national and regional economies heavily depend on tourism for socio-economic growth and development. The Gambia falls into this category. The economy of the Gambia is based on industries such as agriculture, tourism and[Read More…]
Investing In The “Small” But “Beautiful” Gambia
(JollofNews) – It may be one of the smallest countries in Africa, but Gambia’s tourism sector has already contributed significantly to the country, and now it is looking to diversify and maximise the potential in other sectors showing promise.