Migration

Survey – Seven in Ten Gambians Consider Leaving: Survey Exposes Economic Struggles

Patience Mama Loum December 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A significant proportion of Gambians are contemplating emigration as a means to escape economic hardship and secure better job opportunities, according to a new Afrobarometer survey released on International Migrants Day. The study reveals that nearly seven in ten Gambians (68%) have considered leaving the country, a sharp rise from 56% in 2018.

Gambian Women Challenge Gender Norms, Breaking Barriers in ‘Backway’ Migration

Frederic Tendeng December 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – A study by researchers reveals Gambian women defying societal norms by ‘backway’ journeys to Europe, driven by economic struggles, ambition, and patriarchal resistance, in a male-dominated West African migration landscape.

Gambian National Jailed for Six Years Over UK Immigration Fraud Scheme

Frederic Tendeng November 29, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (HECKMONDWIKE, United Kingdom) – Lamin Manneh, a Gambian national, has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison for orchestrating a scheme that helped hundreds of people enter the UK illegally using forged documents. The 49-year-old, who operated under the alias “Marcus112,” was described as the central figure in a sophisticated operation to falsify passports and visas for financial gain.

Gambia Navy’s SEADOG Patrol Halts Suspected Migrant Boat in Night Operation

Frederic Tendeng November 21, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Gambia Navy successfully intercepted a suspected migrant boat during a nighttime patrol on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. The operation involved the Navy’s high-speed vessel, SEADOG, which was conducting routine security patrols when it tracked and apprehended a local wooden canoe believed to be carrying migrants. The exact spot of the interception is yet to be revealed.

Gambia’s Migration Coordination Body Strengthens Commitment to Global Migration Standards

Frederic Tendeng November 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Kololi, The Gambia) – Members of The Gambia’s National Coordination Mechanism on Migration (NCM) have gathered for a pivotal training session on the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).

New UK Visa Application Centres Open Across Sub-Saharan Africa, Streamlining Process for Travelers

Frederic Tendeng November 6, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Residents of seven African countries — the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles — can now apply for UK visas through new Visa Application Centres launched by VFS Global, enhancing convenience and accessibility for travelers.

Hundreds of Backway Migrants from The Gambia Reach Canary Islands Amid Surge in Crossings

Mariama Cham November 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (El Hierro, Canary Islands) – A large canoe from The Gambia carrying 207 migrants arrived on Monday at the port of La Restinga, highlighting a sharp spike in migrant arrivals from The Gambia and neighboring West African countries.

Spain Launches Schengen Visa Center in The Gambia, Simplifying Process for Gambian Visitors

Frederic Tendeng October 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad announced the establishment of a Schengen Visa Collection Center in The Gambia, marking a significant improvement for Gambians planning travel to Schengen countries.

Sweden to Expel 18-Year-Old Boy to Gambia After Deadly Shooting Linked to Gang War

Jarai Jallow September 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (UPPSALA, Sweden) – An 18-year-old (name withheld) involved in the violent Södertälje gang network in Sweden has been sentenced to six years and ten months in prison for the murder of a rival gang member. Following his prison term, he is set to be deported to Gambia, despite having been born and raised in Sweden, a decision that has stirred debate due to his stateless status and lack of prior connections to The Gambia.

Gambian Maid Among Victims of Israeli Strikes in Lebanon’s Deadliest Day Since Civil War

Frederic Tendeng September 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (HANOUYEH, Lebanon) – In one of the deadliest attacks in Lebanon since the end of its civil war, Israeli airstrikes on Monday left over 550 people dead, including women and children, as tensions with Hezbollah escalated. Among those killed was Anna, a Gambian domestic worker in her early 30s

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