Monday November 25, 2024

Migration

8th Heads of Immigration Meeting of ECOWAS in Banjul

8th Heads of Immigration Meeting of ECOWAS in Banjul

The 8th ECOWAS Heads of Immigration Meeting in The Gambia focused on expediting the implementation of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), addressing migration challenges, and fostering regional cooperation for the free movement of people.

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Dozens Perish in Senegal Boatwreck

Dozens Perish in Senegal Boatwreck

On September 10th, a boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized off Senegal’s coast, tragically claiming at least 26 lives, highlighting the ongoing perilous Atlantic crossings as many West Africans attempt to escape conflict, poverty, and unemployment in search of better opportunities in Europe.

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A Gambian Backway Returnee Describes the Horrors of a Libyan Prison

A Gambian Backway Returnee Describes the Horrors of a Libyan Prison

Mohammed Fatty, a Gambian logistics driver, embarked on a perilous journey to Europe through Libya in 2021 in search of a better life, but after facing imprisonment, torture, and a severe spinal cord injury, his dreams were shattered.

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Migration Activists are Urging Parliament to Review the Migration Deal with Spain Carefully

Migration Activists are Urging Parliament to Review the Migration Deal with Spain Carefully

Germany-based Gambian migration activist Yahya Sonko has urged the National Assembly to thoroughly review the recent migration agreement between The Gambia and Spain, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and safeguarding the interests of Gambian citizens, particularly the youth, amid concerns over potential mass deportations and the effectiveness of previous migration-related initiatives.

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Arrested in protests after death of Gambians and other Guinean migrants

Arrested in protests after death of Gambians and other Guinean migrants

Following the death of a migrant at a Rome repatriation center, authorities arrested 14 migrants from various countries suspected of causing a riot that involved arson and property damage.

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