Banjul.
capital of The Gambia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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President Adama Barrow of The Gambia is facing political challenges as Halifa Sallah coordinates the opposition alliance in the municipality of Kanifing near Banjul.Some support2 reports
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Border patrols rotated through Banjul to monitor Casamance, while soldiers were sent to Libya for commando training.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Gwarzo was named President of African Private Universities, with a ceremony scheduled to take place in Banjul.Some support1 report
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Religious leaders from the West Coast Region attended a meeting held at State House in Banjul on September 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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Njie worked on Banjul's streets and drainage systems.Some support1 report
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Turkish Airlines inaugurated direct flights to Banjul on September 15, 2026, while Gambia acknowledged Albayrak Group as a key partner.Some support1 report
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Modou Lamin B. Bah was elected as a National Assembly Member for Banjul North on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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President Adama Barrow addressed a power crisis and supported measures restricting foreign informal trade in Banjul.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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War has begun to disrupt supply chains, leading to protests in Banjul addressed by President Adama Barrow.Some support3 reports
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Protests are underway in Banjul over power cuts, reported by Reuters.Some support15 reports
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Political debate over election transparency took place in Banjul involving Lamin Manneh.Some support1 report
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IUU fishing complaints have been reported in Banjul, West Africa, threatening local food security.Some support1 report
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Al Jazeera reported on the daily life in Banjul on August 5, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Bilateral engagement between nations took place in Banjul.Some support1 report
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Travel occurred between the capital cities of Senegal (Dakar) and The Gambia (Banjul).Some support1 report
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Sand mining accelerates erosion, threatening vital sectors in Banjul.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Lowe expresses concerns about Banjul's coastline, and the National Environment Agency is being consulted regarding the issues.Some support1 report
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A governor commended Tinubu on security architecture, while a conference was held in Banjul, The Gambia.Some support1 report
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Ceesay, born in Banjul, pursued education at the Management Development Institute and Navarro College.Some support3 reports
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Dawda A. Jallow, who served as Chief Justice in The Gambia, held a farewell ceremony in Banjul.Some support1 report
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Dangote Group pledged a $2 billion strategic investment partnership in Banjul to develop a modern fuel tank farm.Some support5 reports
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The United Nations opened a full-fledged embassy in Banjul and contributed to the UN Peacebuilding Fund.Some support2 reports
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The World Bank increased financing commitment to The Gambia, amidst deepening financial gaps in Africa caused by global crises.Some support1 report
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A capacity-building program discussing media trends was held in Banjul involving the African Union of Broadcasting.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Seedy Keita spoke during a briefing held in Banjul.Some support1 report
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Rotary Club operates in Banjul, the capital city of The Gambia.Some support1 report
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Ramaphosa addressed immigration concerns while in Banjul amid warnings from the ACHPR.Some support1 report
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Banjul is the host city for a regional meeting on June 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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Unregulated construction of billboards is occurring in the Greater Banjul Area.Some support1 report
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Diplomatic relations between Morocco and Gambia were discussed as a partnership reinforced through agreements and projects.Some support1 report
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The African Union is leading a fact-finding mission to Banjul to assess the ongoing elections in The Gambia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An unnamed Ministry of Interior in Banjul inaugurated a modern forensic laboratory to support ongoing investigations.Some support1 report
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Rohey Malick Lowe's leadership in Banjul is being honored, with her foundation driving change aligned with global goals.Some support1 report
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Around Banjul this week
News at the entities that move Banjul most-
The Gambia StructuralThe Gambia's National Assembly debated the national budget on October 15, highlighting resource strain due to debt servicing.Moves Banjul
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Dangote Group StructuralDangote made a remark at an event in Lagos confirming that Dangote Group oversees business interests across Africa.Moves Banjul
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Adama Barrow Shared contextAlmameh Gibba criticized Adama Barrow's leadership style while Yahya Jammeh remains in exile in Equatorial Guinea.Moves Banjul
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Guinea OperationalGuinea celebrated its independence in Doha and called for a stronger partnership with Qatar.Moves Banjul
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National Environment Agency StructuralThe National Environment Agency served legal notices to Asia Pulp & Paper suppliers in South Sumatra over contributing to regional haze.Moves Banjul
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Iuu OperationalIuu and NIQ participated in consumer insights research on October 15, 2026.Moves Banjul
Connections
The 40 strongest of 70, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
The Gambia Structural
Banjul is the capital city of The Gambia, establishing a formal structural relationship.
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Rotary Club Operational
Rotary Club operates within Banjul, the capital city of The Gambia, as part of its functional mandate.
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Dangote Group Structural
Dangote Group is making a $2 billion strategic investment and developing fuel infrastructure in Banjul.
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Iuu Operational
IUU fishing activities associated with A negatively impact food security in Banjul.
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Turkish Airlines Operational
Turkish Airlines provides direct flight service connecting the company to the location of Banjul.
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International Criminal Court Transactional
The government based in Banjul is actively seeking assistance and support from the International Criminal Court.
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Adama Barrow Shared context
Adama Barrow's political activities and public appearances are consistently reported as taking place within the capital city of Banjul.
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Guinea Operational
Guinea supplies electricity imports to the region of Banjul, and the two locations share border security links.
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Casamance Operational
Border patrols utilize Banjul as a base of operations to monitor the geopolitical state of Casamance.
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African Union Operational
The African Union conducts missions and consultations in Banjul to assess political situations.
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Lamin Manneh Operational
Lamin Manneh is involved in political debates concerning election transparency in Banjul.
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Modou Lamin B. Bah Structural
A serves as a National Assembly Member representing the area of B.
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Njie Operational
Njie performed work on Banjul's streets and drainage systems.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Shared context
Cyril Ramaphosa addresses international concerns regarding the situation in Banjul, The Gambia.
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Al Jazeera Mentioned together
Al Jazeera reported on the life and events occurring in the city of Banjul.
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Greater Banjul Area Shared context
The entities share a geographic context where unregulated construction of billboards is occurring.
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Rabat Shared context
The government agency in Rabat operates within the context of the city of Banjul.
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Rohey Malick Lowe Shared context
Rohey Malick Lowe's actions and leadership are credited with defining and influencing Banjul's status and context.
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National Environment Agency Structural
The National Environment Agency provides regulatory consultation regarding coastal issues in Banjul.
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World Bank Shared context
The World Bank's operations and financing commitments extend to The Gambia, where Banjul is located.
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Angola Operational
Bilateral talks between Banjul and Angola are focused on deepening cooperation and mutual interests.
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Dawda A. Jallow Shared context
Dawda A. Jallow's professional activities and associated events are situated in Banjul.
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West Africa Shared context
Banjul is located within the geographical and political context of West Africa.
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International Open University Shared context
The International Open University is scheduled to hold a ceremony in Banjul.
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Reuters Shared context
Reuters reports on events, such as protests due to power cuts, occurring in the city of Banjul.
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Bakau Shared context
Bakau shares a geographical context with Banjul, as evidenced by protests spilling into surrounding towns.
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GAF Shared context
GAF operates from offices located in Banjul.
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Yahya Jammeh Shared context
Banjul serves as the capital city where accountability trials involving Yahya Jammeh are being conducted.
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Albayrak Group Shared context
The company is acknowledged as a key partner of the nation located in Banjul.
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United Nations Development Programme Shared context
The UNDP maintains a representative presence in Banjul to conduct development work.
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Kwadwo Afari-Gyan Shared context
Kwadwo Afari-Gyan conducted a pre-election fact-finding mission in Banjul.
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Senegal Operational
The relationship is characterized by competition over territory and oil resources.
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Seedy Keita Shared context
Seedy Keita conducted a briefing while located in Banjul.
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Nigeria Shared context
Nigeria is involved in cross-border cooperation with the region where Banjul is located.
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Middle East Shared context
The relationship is based on the shared context of global geopolitical events, specifically the war in the Middle East.
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Kanifing Shared context
Kanifing is a municipality located adjacent to Banjul.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Shared context
The Minister for Foreign Affairs conducted a meeting in the city of Banjul.
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Management Development Institute Shared context
The Management Development Institute is associated with the city of Banjul, where a student was born and studied.
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parliament Shared context
The Parliament utilized Banjul as the location for its outreach campaign and subsequent protests.
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Dakar Shared context
The two capital cities are connected by travel routes.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
9 events- President Adama Barrow of The Gambia is facing political challenges as Halifa Sallah coordinates the opposition alliance in the municipality of Kanifing near Banjul.
- Religious leaders from the West Coast Region attended a meeting held at State House in Banjul on September 18, 2026.
- Njie worked on Banjul's streets and drainage systems.
- Turkish Airlines inaugurated direct flights to Banjul on September 15, 2026, while Gambia acknowledged Albayrak Group as a key partner.
- Modou Lamin B. Bah was elected as a National Assembly Member for Banjul North on August 28, 2026.
- President Adama Barrow addressed a power crisis and supported measures restricting foreign informal trade in Banjul.
- War has begun to disrupt supply chains, leading to protests in Banjul addressed by President Adama Barrow.
- Protests are underway in Banjul over power cuts, reported by Reuters.
- Political debate over election transparency took place in Banjul involving Lamin Manneh.
August 2026
4 events- IUU fishing complaints have been reported in Banjul, West Africa, threatening local food security.
- Al Jazeera reported on the daily life in Banjul on August 5, 2026.
- Bilateral engagement between nations took place in Banjul.
- Travel occurred between the capital cities of Senegal (Dakar) and The Gambia (Banjul).
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July 2026
10 events- Border patrols rotated through Banjul to monitor Casamance, while soldiers were sent to Libya for commando training.
- Sand mining accelerates erosion, threatening vital sectors in Banjul.
- Lowe expresses concerns about Banjul's coastline, and the National Environment Agency is being consulted regarding the issues.
- A governor commended Tinubu on security architecture, while a conference was held in Banjul, The Gambia.
- Ceesay, born in Banjul, pursued education at the Management Development Institute and Navarro College.
- Dawda A. Jallow, who served as Chief Justice in The Gambia, held a farewell ceremony in Banjul.
- Dangote Group pledged a $2 billion strategic investment partnership in Banjul to develop a modern fuel tank farm.
- The United Nations opened a full-fledged embassy in Banjul and contributed to the UN Peacebuilding Fund.
- The World Bank increased financing commitment to The Gambia, amidst deepening financial gaps in Africa caused by global crises.
- Seedy Keita spoke during a briefing held in Banjul.
June 2026
9 events- A capacity-building program discussing media trends was held in Banjul involving the African Union of Broadcasting.
- Rotary Club operates in Banjul, the capital city of The Gambia.
- Ramaphosa addressed immigration concerns while in Banjul amid warnings from the ACHPR.
- Banjul is the host city for a regional meeting on June 26, 2026.
- Unregulated construction of billboards is occurring in the Greater Banjul Area.
- Diplomatic relations between Morocco and Gambia were discussed as a partnership reinforced through agreements and projects.
- The African Union is leading a fact-finding mission to Banjul to assess the ongoing elections in The Gambia.
- An unnamed Ministry of Interior in Banjul inaugurated a modern forensic laboratory to support ongoing investigations.
- Rohey Malick Lowe's leadership in Banjul is being honored, with her foundation driving change aligned with global goals.