Health Alert for U.S. Citizens (May 20) Event:  State of Emergency Extended; Status of U.S. Embassy Banjul Consular Operations Location: The Gambia The Gambia’s border closures remain in effect, and commercial flight operations continue to be suspended.  On May 19, President Barrow announced a 21-day extension of the National State of Emergency.  We do not anticipate additional repatriation flights from The Gambia to …

Event:  Special Repatriation Flight Departed Banjul on April 29 for the United States    Location: The Gambia    The second special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States yesterday, Wednesday, April 29.  We do not expect additional repatriation flights from The Gambia to the United States, and American citizens …

Health Alert: Special Flight Leaving Banjul on Wednesday April 29 to the United States Event:  Special Repatriation Flight Leaving Banjul on April 29 for the United States Location:  The Gambia The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from …

Event:  Special Repatriation Flight Leaving Banjul on April 29 for the United States   Location:  The Gambia   The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum.   The flight is from Banjul to Dulles …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Banjul Repatriation Update (April 21, 2020) Event:  U.S. Embassy Banjul Repatriation Update   Location:  The Gambia    A special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States on April 7; the Embassy does not currently have any additional repatriation flights …

Event:  U.S. Embassy Banjul Repatriation Update Location:  The Gambia A special repatriation flight organized by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Banjul departed The Gambia for the United States on April 7; the Embassy does not currently have any additional repatriation flights scheduled.  However, we are working to determine interest in an …

The U.S. Embassy in Banjul sent out final confirmation and standby emails for seats on a special chartered repatriation flight to the United States, scheduled to depart The Gambia on April 7.  Only those passengers with email confirmations will be permitted to enter the airport.  If you have not received official instructions from the Embassy, please do not come to the …

The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum.  This flight was previously schedule for Friday, April 3rd, but that time has changed.  The flight is now scheduled for Monday, April 6. The …

The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia are arranging a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum.  This flight was previously schedule for Friday, April 3rd, but that time has changed.  The flight is still scheduled, but will depart in the …

The Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in The Gambia have arranged a special flight for U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents departing from the Banjul International Airport in Yundum on the early morning of Friday, April 3, 2020 (Note – there is a chance this date might change).  This flight will include stops …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 29, 2020) Location:  The Gambia Event:  COVID-19 Crisis – Repatriation Charter Flight As of March 29, the Gambian Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 and a fourth probable case in The Gambia, including one fatality, as well as 216 persons in mandatory government health …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 28, 2020) Location:  The Gambia Event:  COVID-19 Crisis As of March 28, the Gambian Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 and a fourth probable case in The Gambia, including one fatality, and the Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory …

Location:  The Gambia Event:  COVID-19 Crisis As of March 27, The Gambia Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 and a fourth probable case in The Gambia, including one fatality, and the Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.  The U.S. Embassy will be sending daily updates …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia (March 21, 2020) Location:  The Gambia Event:  COVID-19 Crisis   The Gambia Ministry of Health confirmed a case of COVID-19 in The Gambia. On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to …

This demonstration alert is for U.S. citizens residing or traveling in The Gambia. Location:  Anticipated gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Banjul: January 25:  Kairaba Avenue between Westfield Junction and Alliance Francaise January 26:  Sting Corner – junction of Banjul Serrekunda Highway and Bertil Harding Highway – until Denton …

This demonstration alert is for U.S. citizens residing or traveling in The Gambia. Location:  Anticipated gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas in Banjul: Sting Corner – junction of Banjul Serrekunda Highway and Bertil Harding Highway Denton Bridge Events:  Demonstrations organized by ‘Operation Three Years Jotna’ are expected to take place …

Location:  Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following areas: The Junction of the Banjul-Serrekunda Highway and Bertil Harding Highway (Commonly referred to as Sting Corner) Along the Banjul-Serrekunda Highway going toward Denton Bridge Denton Bridge Event:  Per local media reports, a demonstration and procession are scheduled to take place on Monday, …