U.S. Embassy Banjul, The Gambia

Chargé d'Affaires Eugene Young led the handover of U.S.-provided food commodities to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education under USDA's McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Organized by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and partners, in attendance were Katelyn Hickey-Schaub, USDA International Program Specialist, and Erik Syngle, Regional Agricultural Attaché, as well as Hon. Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, and key stakeholders in the school feeding sector.

The commodities, 624 metric tons of fortified rice, 86 metric tons of lentils, and 117 metric tons of fortified vegetable oil, are agricultural products purchased from American farmers then utilized to feed Gambian primary school children.

With $2 million in local procurement supporting Gambian farmers long term economic development, the program has delivered 17.7 million meals to 63,000+ schoolchildren, improving nutrition and learning outcomes. This team effort reflects America First foreign assistance: accountable, measurable, and beneficial to both nations.

In coordination with , will revoke U.S. passports of those who owe significant child support debt. Anyone owing child support debt should arrange payment now with the relevant state child support enforcement agency to prevent passport revocation. If outside the U.S. when their passport is revoked, individuals with significant debt will be eligible ONLY for a limited validity passport for direct return to the United States. Learn more at travel.state.gov/childsupport.
U.S. Department of State: Consular Affairs

U.S. Department of War HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP) Regional Manager Dr. Amie Khérame Ndong recently visited The Gambia, meeting with Gambia Armed Forces leadership, Hands on Care, and national partners to review program performance and strengthen collaboration in support of U.S. global health security objectives.

The visit included site assessments focusing on infrastructure progress, site improvement through monitoring system follow-up, E Tracker rollout, and opportunities to improve HIV prevention, care, and treatment services across the Armed Forces.

Through DHAPP, the United States continues its commitment to partnering with allied nations to combat HIV/AIDS and strengthen military readiness.

Chargé d'Affaires Eugene Young recently visited EcoSoil Farms, an American-owned business operating in large scale organic fertilizer production in The Gambia since 2022. CDA Young observed production at the facility in Brikama, West Coast Region, and held discussions with executives and staff.

EcoSoil's sister company, Tropingo, is also preparing to export dried mangoes from The Gambia to the United States thanks to support from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), where final packaging will occur before reaching major retailers. EcoSoil also received co-funding from USDA to construct a shed used as an educational center and for outdoor processing of the fertilizer.

The U.S. government supports American-owned businesses in The Gambia, creating mutually beneficial trade opportunities and strengthening commercial ties between our two countries.

The U.S. Department of Treasury is partnering with the Gambian government to strengthen public financial management. Treasury Advisors Seta Vandegrift and Jason Lakin recently delivered a hands-on training workshop in collaboration with The Gambia's Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs.

The workshop trained government Budget and Planning Officers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies on Program-Based Budgeting (PBB). Program-Based Budgeting helps governments link spending to national development priorities. It focuses on outcomes that matter for citizens through a more open, comprehensive, and results-focused approach to public spending.

This U.S. Treasury training reflects U.S. Government’s shared commitment to transparency, better decision-making, and improved service delivery.

The U.S. Embassy in Banjul will be closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, for Gambia’s observance of International Workers’ Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, May 4, 2026.

"The Berlin Principles for Sudan: an unprecedented coalition — the African Union, the European Union, co-hosts France, Germany, United Kingdom, and the United States of America, alongside Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Switzerland, Chad, Türkiye, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, the United Nations, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the League of Arab States — delivered a clear and unified message: the war in Sudan must end, now.

In line with that unified message, there is strong international backing for urgent action: an immediate humanitarian truce followed by a ceasefire, full humanitarian access and funding, recognition there is no military solution, an end to all external military support, and an urgent, sustained push for a negotiated peace — through an inclusive political process, civil society-led national dialogue, and a transition to a civilian-led government.

The Berlin Principles are not just words — they reflect a firm, collective commitment to end the war and support a peaceful future for Sudan."
-Massad Boulos
U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs

https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/news/2770024-2770024

Gambian Navy servicemembers are making waves in naval exercise Obangame Express 2026, taking part in Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training in Dakar, sharpening Rule of Law skills in Douala, and supporting multinational maritime coordination in Praia. Each year, Exercise Obangame Express, led by U.S. Sixth Fleet, brings African and international partners together to strengthen maritime security across West Africa.