AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEthnic Tensions & Clergy Scrutiny: Malagen Media has flagged Imam Baba Leigh for tribal rhetoric after an audio circulated online in which he refers to Mandinkas as “angry people,” raising fresh concerns about ethnic stereotyping ahead of The Gambia’s presidential election. Tourism Funding Push: The Hotels Association is calling for higher budget allocation to the tourism sector, warning that weak funding can stall site upkeep and training for hospitality workers. Faster Banjul–Barra Ferry: Deputy Speaker Seedy SK Njie says a new, faster ferry is coming to improve the Banjul–Barra link, after children raised concerns about unreliable crossings delaying patients. US Visa Processing Changes (Gambia Included): The US has consolidated routine visa services into regional hubs, with Banjul among the posts affected from Aug 1, 2026—potentially requiring travellers to travel for interviews and biometrics. Regional Visa-Free Moves: Chad will scrap entry visas for all African nationals from Jan 1, 2027, joining a growing list that already includes The Gambia and others.
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