Among the most glaring findings: only 50% of Gambian immigrants held in ICE detention were categorized as Black despite Gambians self-identify as Black
The directive, dated July 16, 2025, is based on an instruction from the Ministry of Interior issued to the Director General of Immigration two days earlier.
Many have criticized such policies in the past, calling them overly punitive and disproportionately targeted at African and low-income countries.
In a recent advisory, the embassy stressed that consular officers now have full access to applicants’ immigration histories and will enforce penalties.
Pranto Hawlader, is charged with the murder of Sabally, who died on Sunday afternoon at Masseria Adinolfi, where both young men were working
The deportation of a 55-year-old Gambian woman from the UK was dramatically halted just hours before takeoff on Tuesday for a review of her case
The Embassy of The Gambia in Washington has issued an urgent notice to Gambian citizens in the United States regarding significant U.S. policy changes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad has announced the tragic death of two Gambian migrants and injuries to 15 others
The advocacy campaign, which targets Barra and Essau—communities known for high emigration rates—aims to empower youth with knowledge and alternatives.
A Gambian national is facing imminent deportation from Italy following a violent assault against a local family in the Sicilian municipality of Petrosino.
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