AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOpioid crackdown pressure on West Africa: A new AFP investigation says Indian firms are still exporting millions of tapentadol tablets to countries like Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Ghana—sold in blister packs and easy to find in roadside shops—despite claims of a crackdown, and with the drug now linked to the “zombie drug” kush. Youth sport boost: The Gambia’s U18 girls have qualified for the African Beach Volleyball Youth Development Cup in Dakar (8–14 Aug 2026), building on last year’s Banjul event. Tourism skills upgrade: GTHI has launched a free Chinese Language Training Programme (first cohort 25 students) with the Confucius Institute, aiming to strengthen tourism and hospitality competitiveness. Travel compliance warning: The Gambia Embassy in the US warns that a reported 38% student overstay rate is already triggering tighter scrutiny and could mean tougher visa outcomes for Gambians. Local connectivity for visitors: President Barrow commissioned a 12km Brufut–Madiana road network in Kombo South, promising easier movement for communities and trade.
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