The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad has launched diplomatic engagements with the Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on possible evacuation plans and possibilities of providing consular and humanitarian assistance to Gambians in Ukraine.
Similar diplomatic démarches are ongoing with European Union Member States bordering Ukraine. Having due regard to the safety of our nationals, an exit and evacuation plan has been put in place and the Gambians in Ukraine are already following the referred plan.
The Gambia Government is doing everything possible to ensure the safety of its citizens and calls on Gambians in Ukraine to follow the safety instructions of the Ukrainian authorities under the circumstances and remain in touch with our Embassy in Brussels.
Families of Gambians in Ukraine are also urged to remain calm as Government does what is necessary to provide all necessary assistance.
The following hotline is available for ease of access to information by Gambians in Ukraine as well as their families in The Gambia:
Former Interior minister and President Adama Barrow’s adviser, Mai Ahmed Fatty, has argued that The Gambia must continue to pursue a foreign policy that “best serves and protects our national interests.”
National Assembly Members (NAMs), on Monday adopted the report of the standing committee on Human Rights and Constitutional Matters on the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Bill, 2020.
Gambian referee Bakary Gassama has been chosen to officiate the semi-final clash between host nation Cameroon against Egypt today (Thursday) in a game to be played at the Stade d’Olembe in Yaounde at 7 p.m.
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“The General Transport Union has conducted extensive research into the laws surrounding the issuance and validity of driver’s licences.
