The Gambia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautions in The Gambia. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory.
The Gambia is a developing country in western Africa; the capital is Banjul. The official language is English, but many inhabitants speak indigeneous languages such as Wolof or Mandinka. Facilities for tourism in the Banjul area are good; however, outside the capital region, tourist facilities are limited in availability and quality.
Kora player Sona Jobarteh: ?I didn?t want to be told: you are good, for a woman?
Her instrument was the preserve of men for hundreds of years, but the Gambian musician wasn?t fazed. She explains why she ripped up the rules ? and is now remodelling African education ...
Publ.Date : Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:18:00 GMT
Literary Column: Sheikh Abu Bakr Zaidy JALLOW The Desire of the Enquirer and the Wealth of the Wise
Sheikh Abu Bakr Zaidy Jallow, Imam of Bansang (Gambia), published a book in Arabic entitled "Bughyat Al-Sa'il Wa Ghunyat Al-Aqil" (124 pages) at the International Islamic University Press in Islamabad ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:35:00 GMT
Floods affect thousands in Gambia after heaviest rainfall in decades
The Gambia recorded its heaviest rainfall in more than 30 years last weekend, causing widespread flooding and at least two deaths, the government said on Wednesday, blaming climate change for the ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Aug 2022 01:23:51 GMT
Armchair Travel is Going to West Africa ? August 23
If you want to learn more about a country, attending Armchair Travel is a great way to explore through the eyes of a knowledgeable traveler. This month Diane Bell will [?] ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:51:00 GMT
World Bank to give Gambia $68m grant to revive tourism industry
Grant is meant to support the diversification and climate resilience of tourism after pandemic and economic crisis.
Publ.Date : Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:41:34 GMT