𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐃𝐑 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬

𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: On November 20th 2025, on the sidelines of the Ministerial Conference on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration of Child Soldiers, Honorable Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, held separate bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Equatorial Guinea and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
Foreign Minister Njie met with His Excellency Marcos Mba Ondo, Minister Delegate of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and the Diaspora of Equatorial Guinea. Both parties reaffirmed their readiness to enhance and strengthen the fraternal bilateral relations enjoyed by the two sister countries.
In a separate meeting, H.E. Sering Modou Njie met with the Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Hon. Hanana Ould SIDI. H.E. Njie expressed his appreciation to the Minister and the Government of Mauritania for the support rendered to the Republic of The Gambia during its hosting of the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in 2024. He also noted with satisfaction and appreciation the ongoing assistance provided by the brotherly government of Mauritania to The Gambia, particularly in support of The Gambia Armed Forces.
For his part, the Mauritanian Minister congratulated Hon. Njie on his appointment as The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. He reiterated his country’s commitment to continuous support and collaboration with The Gambia in pursuit of national development.

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The historic groundbreaking ceremony for constructing the Deep-Sea Port in Sanyang marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward robust economic development. This ambitious project symbolizes a strong commitment by the Barrow government to investing in crucial infrastructure, which is vital for fostering sustainable growth and uplifting the lives of Gambians.

Once operational, the Deep-Sea Port is set to transform the economic landscape, propelling the nation forward while generating a wealth of job opportunities. This monumental venture promises to enhance trade and commerce, ultimately paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future for all Gambians.

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1. It’s the smallest country in mainland Africa, making it even smaller than Yorkshire!
The Gambia is a long strip of land that follows the course of the River Gambia, and is situated on Africa’s west coast, bordered on either side by Senegal.

It’s incredibly narrow, measuring less than 30 miles wide at its widest! Although small, the country is densely populated with approximately 2.28 million people.

2. Agriculture is a major source of income

The Gambia’s economy relies heavily on tourism, but the second biggest cash crop is groundnuts.
Around 80% of the population are employed in this sector, which is sensitive to adverse climatic conditions and still operates largely at a subsistence farming rather than commercial enterprise level.

3. The Gambia is predominantly a Muslim country

The country is also very tolerant of different religions, with a small number of Christians residing there too.

The festival of Ramadan is celebrated: a period of fasting occurring for one month every year.

This is followed six weeks later by Tobaski, a family celebration to commemorate Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his own son, involving the purchase and slaughter of a ram for sharing with family, friends and the poor.

4. The Gambia is home to nine different tribes

The largest of these tribes is the Mandinka, along with the Fula and Wolof, all of whom live together harmoniously.

This does make learning any of the local language a bit trickier as there are several variations. Although as a former British colony, English is widely spoken.

5. There are close to 600 species of birds to look out for

The country is undoubtedly a birdwatcher’s paradise with 600+ species to be discovered in the forests and by its banks.

As you venture further inland, you’ll also see crocodiles and hippos residing in the river, not to mention Green Vervet and Red Colobus monkeys in several hotel gardens – so don’t forget your camera!
6. During elections, Gambians vote using marbles
In a private booth, voters are presented with holes in the ground marked with each candidate. They then simply drop their marble into the hole they choose.

7. There is a sacred crocodile pool in Bakau

The Kachikally crocodile pool is home to around 100 crocodiles of varying shapes and sizes. They’re all well looked after (and more importantly, well fed!) so pose no danger to the tourists who pass through on a daily basis. Whilst you’re here though, do make sure to visit the small museum on the site as it provides much broader description of how and why the area came to be sanctified. It is still thought that the waters can bestow fertility and healing powers…The museum also has a number of different mystical artifacts relating to the local tribes and is a fascinating place to spend an hour.

8. It’s named after the River Gambia, one of West Africa’s major rivers

The river stretches 700 miles from north-western Guinea all the way to Banjul in The Gambia, before eventually spilling into the Atlantic Ocean.

The River Gambia runs directly through the middle of The Gambia, and it’s along its mangrove-lined tributaries that you can find much of the country’s wildlife.

9. The Gambia once sat at the center of the slave trade

Kunte Kinte Island, formerly known as James Island, was once a major waypoint of the transatlantic slave trade, becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. American author, Alex Haley, highlighted the slave trade from this area in his best-selling book “Roots”, also adapted for a TV mini – series, as he traced his roots back to the banks of the River Gambia.

Today, you can travel upriver on an excursion to some of the landmarks, including the village where Haley’s great, great grandfather, Kunte Kinteh, is said to have been born, and the museum of Slavery. The museum brings the past to the present by educating visitors about the history of transatlantic slavery in this region of West African. The artefacts on show include chain neck collars, foot cuffs and yokes, and the displays focus on the capture and subsequent horrifying journey across the Atlantic, known as the Middle Passage.

10. The Gambia has 50 miles of coastline

For such a tiny country, The Gambia has an impressive stretch of coastline.

It’s these uncrowded sandy beaches and year-round sunshine that make The Gambia so popular with British holidaymakers in search of a sun-kissed beach holiday.

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