Honorary consuls are meant to foster ties between countries. But criminals and others accused of exploiting the position have infiltrated their ranks according to the latest report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and ProPublica. The report identified at least 500 current and former Honorary Consuls who have been […]
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Gambia-EU Cooperation, Partnership & Consultative meeting
BANJUL, 15 NOVEMBER 2022: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad on Monday 14th November 2022 received in audience a delegation from the European Union Commission in Brussels for the first expert meeting between the EU Inter-Service Team and Heads of Ministries and other institutions of the […]
Insecurity in West Africa – ECOWAS experts call for more synergy
Security experts from the West Africa sub-region, have called on governments in the 15 member states, to work together in addressing the challenges bedeviling the various countries. The experts who are members of the Security Watch Africa Initiative made their position known at a one-day annual conference and awards held […]
EU to Introduce Visa Restrictions for Senegal & The Gambia as a Leverage for Readmission of Illegal Migrants
The European Union’s Commission has adopted proposals to introduce visa measures for passport holders of Senegal and The Gambia as a leverage to push these two countries to cooperate more on the readmission of their nationals who are currently staying illegally in one of the EU countries. The decision has […]