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Guidance for British people in The Gambia, including information on safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.

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• Regionally-led solutions are the most effective way to create lasting peace and stability in the Sahel: UK statement at the Security Council
  • 16 May 2023
  • Speech
• The Gambia: Prisoner Pack
  • 22 March 2023
  • Guidance
• Living in The Gambia
  • 22 March 2023
  • Guidance

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Our mission is to ensure an efficient service that provides information,advice and assistance to British nationals both living in and visiting The Gambia. We encourage sustainable development, good governance, rule of law and human rights in The Gambia. We contribute to local and regional stability through addressing drug trafficking and providing appropriate military training to Gambian peacekeeping activities.

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Our announcements

• Regionally-led solutions are the most effective way to create lasting peace and stability in the Sahel: UK statement at the Security Council
  • 16 May 2023
  • Speech
• Change of British High Commissioner to The Gambia: Harriet King
  • 3 March 2023
  • Press release
• Global food crisis and climate change compound the humanitarian situation in the Sahel
  • 7 July 2022
  • Speech

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Our publications

• The Gambia: Prisoner Pack
  • 22 March 2023
  • Guidance
• Living in The Gambia
  • 22 March 2023
  • Guidance
• The Gambia: information for survivors of rape and sexual assault
  • 24 November 2022
  • Guidance

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