AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAir Connectivity for Gambia Travelers: Air Peace and Etihad have signed an interline deal to link Lagos and Accra with 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa, including Banjul, making it easier to book one-ticket connections via Abu Dhabi. U.S. Visa Processing Shift: The U.S. Embassy in Banjul will stop routine visa services from 1 August 2026, with Gambians needing to apply through Dakar instead (existing appointments still stand). Atlantic Migration Tragedy: UNHCR says at least 143 people are dead or missing after a boat left The Gambia and sank off Mauritania, with only 38 survivors rescued after 25 days at sea—another stark warning about the dangerous Atlantic route. Banjul Under Threat: Banjul’s Mayor Lowe warns that sand mining is accelerating coastal erosion and threatening homes, beaches, fishing, and tourism, calling for tighter permit control and transparency. Tourism-Friendly Entry Updates: Fiji’s 2026 visa policy lists Gambia among African countries eligible for visa-free entry (with possible permits depending on visit purpose).
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