The Gambia Embassy, Morocco

Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Leads Courtesy Visit with Senior Officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports

On Thursday, 12 February 2026, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education of the Republic of The Gambia, Honourable Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sport of The Gambia and the Deputy Director of TIBU Africa, paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat.

The visit formed part of an institutional mission to Casablanca, undertaken at the invitation of TIBU Africa, aimed at gaining deeper insight into the organization’s education-through-sport model. This approach promotes inclusive education pathways and supports the social integration of children and youth, including those in Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) situations.

During the meeting, the Honourable Minister and her delegation briefed the Mission on the objectives of the visit and engaged in constructive exchanges on prospective areas of cooperation. Discussions underscored the importance of strengthened coordination among relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and impactful outcomes.
In receiving the delegation, the Deputy Head of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires reaffirmed the Embassy’s readiness to support the mission through its coordination and facilitation mandate.

The Chargé d’Affaires further noted the series of high-level official visits by Gambian authorities to the Kingdom of Morocco over the past year, reflecting the depth and consolidation of bilateral relations between Banjul and Rabat. He expressed optimism that the Honourable Minister’s engagement with TIBU Africa would yield tangible results aligned with existing partnerships.

The Executive Committee of the Gambia Students’ Association in Morocco (GASAM) paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat on 4 February 2026 to present its Activity Plan for 2026 and brief the Mission on challenges faced by Gambian students in the Kingdom of Morocco.

The meeting, held in keeping with established tradition following the election of a new Executive Committee, was attended by the Deputy Head of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires, alongside Embassy Officials. In his opening remarks, the Deputy Head of Mission reaffirmed the Government of the Republic of The Gambia’s continued commitment, through the Embassy, to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of Gambian citizens and students abroad, and assured the Association of the Mission’s support and cooperation.

Mr Abdoulie Bah, Deputy Head of the Mission and Charge D'Affaire of Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat on Wednesday 23rd of April 2025, extended our deepest condolences to the Catholic Diocese of Rabat, the Catholic faithful across the Kingdom, and the global Christian community on the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

We join the world in mourning the loss of a profoundly spiritual leader whose life was dedicated to peace, compassion, interfaith dialogue, and the service of humanity. His Holiness Pope Francis will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to justice, humility, and unity among people of all faiths and backgrounds.

The thoughts and prayers of the people and Government of The Gambia are with the Holy See, the Catholic Church, and all those touched by the remarkable life and ministry of Pope Francis.

DR. C. DIEUDONNE ASSOUVI, General Director of CAFRAD, pay a courtesy call on Mr. Abdoulie BAH, Chargé d’Affairs at The Gambia Embassy in Rabat, on the 19th November 2024.

The main discussions between CAFRAD and the Embassy centered on key strategic focus of CAFRAD within the mandate of the new DG. These are namely Capacity Building, Digital Transformation, Training of Diplomats Financial, and Research Activities. The DG furthermore highlighted CAFRAD’s plan to embark on a business trip for more visibility to member countries, staged round table conference and celebrate 60 years of existence.

In his remarks, Mr. Abdoulie BAH, Chargé d’Affairs of The Gambia Embassy thanked the General Director and his team for this maiden visit, wished him a very prosperous mandate, and looked forwarded to more collaboration with CAFRAD. He recalled the fact that many Gambian civil servants have before attended training sessions with CAFRAD through Personal Management Office of The Gambia and hopefully this trend will continue in the future particularly with the visit of the DG in Banjul.

The Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco, is aware of the publication by Fatu Network on the 6th April 2024 about 41 Gambian migrants rescued by Moroccan Navy in Dahkla on Monday 22nd April 2024. The Embassy of the Republic has the honour to informed you that 24 out of the 41 Gambians have arrived at Banjul International Airport this morning at 0130 and the remaining 17 of them have absconded.

Ambassador Her Excellency, Saffie Lowe-Ceesay and the entire staffs of the Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco will like to use this opportunity to thank the Government of the Republic of The Gambia, International Organization for Migration(IOM), Ministry of interior of the Kingdom of Morocco and Consular General of the Republic of The Gambia in Dakhla for making this possible.

Director General, Mrs Latifa El Bouabdellaoui and Mr Moulay Ismaila Taqui, Head of Trade Facilitations Department of Islamic Center for Development of Trade(ICDT) pay a courtesy call on Her Excellency Madam Saffie Lowe-Ceesay, the Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco.

The discussion was centered on many aspects of cooperations , key among them was side events slated for 2nd and 3rd May 2024, at the margins of the OIC summit between the Republic of The Gambia and Islamic Center for Development of Trade(ICDT)

Her Excellency Madam Saffie Lowe-Ceesay, The Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia, expressed delight and hope that there joint Cooperations will further deepen the cordial ties that binds the two Countries together and assured her the full cooperation of The Embassy.

The New Executive of Gambia Students’ Association in Morocco (GASAM ) 2023/2024 Academic Year, paid a Courtesy call to the Embassy of Republic of The Gambia in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco and Presented their plan of actions to Her Excellency Ambassador Saffie Lowe Ceesay on Thursday 21st September 2023. They also seized the opportunity to thank the Embassy as their key support base in the Kingdom.

The Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco wishes to congratulate the following Students for successful completion of their studies in the various Universities in the Kingdom of Morocco under Gambia Government Scholarship through Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI)

(1) Name: Aboubacarr Sowe
Field: Bachelors in Economics and Management
Thesis title: The role of International Trade and the Digital Economy in Africa’s Economic Growth
School: Université Moulay Ismail in Meknes

(2) Name: Mariama Moriba Mansaray
Field: Bachelors in Economics
Thesis title : Les Méthodes Predicteur-Correcteur et Application a l’Economie
School : Faculté d’économie et de Gestion, Université Hassan I Settat

(3) Name: Sallieu Bah
Field: Bachelors in Economics
Thesis title: The Impact of Innovation on Firm Performance
School: Faculté d’économie et de gestion, Université Hassan I Settat

(4) Name: Fatoumatta Panneh
Course: Bachelors Economics
Thesis title: Capital Allocation Study using the Euler method
School: Faculté Économie et gestion, Université Hassan I Settat

(5) Name: Bakary Touray
Field: Bachelors in Economics and management
Thesis title : Identification and Treatment of Missing Data and Aberrant Data
School: Universite Hassan 1er, Settat.

(6)Name: Ebrima Halilou Ceesay
Field: Bachelors in Economics
Thesis title: Social Protection in Morocco
School: Université Hassan 1er Settat

(7) Name: Malick Jobe
Course: Master's Degree in Finance and Management Accounting (Corporate Finance)
Thesis title: DIGITALIZING ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES: COMPARING TRADITIONAL AND CLOUD-BASED SYSTEMS AND ITS IMPACT ON PROFESSIONALS.
School: National School of Business and Management (ENCG), Université Hassan I Settat

(8)Name: Assan Saidy
Bachelor of Science and Technology in Electrical Engineering and Automated Systems
Thesis title : Automation of Water Pumping Station.
School: Université Hassan I Settat, Faculty of science and Technology

(9)Name: SHEIKH CEESAY
Bachelor of Science and Technology in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
Thesis title: Automation and command of injection machine.
School: university Hassan I settat, Faculty of science and Technology

(10) Name: Lama Jallow
Field: Bachelors degree in Medical social work
Thesis title: The Factors Hindering the Integration of Foreign Students in Schools of Morocco
School: INSTITUT SUPÉRIEUR DES PROFESSIONS INFIRMIÈRES ET DES TECHNIQUES DE SANTÉ (ISPITS Rabat)

Her Excellency the Ambassador Saffie Lowe-Ceesay, and the entire staff of the Embassy. Thank the Government of The Gambia, Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI), Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology(MoHERST) and The Gambia Students' Association in Morocco (GASAM) for their invaluable support towards these students.

Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco presented a cheque to the President of Gambian Students’ Association in Morocco(GASAM) towards their Annual Tobaski event, which brings together Gambian students in Morocco to socialize and celebrate as one big family. This event will help in easing the transition and integration of the new students in Morocco.

Her Excellency The Ambassador Saffie Lowe Ceesay and the staff of the Embassy will continue to support Gambian students in creating a conducive learning environment for all.

Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco wishes to Congratulates National Football team on their victory against Mali today at Muhammed V International Stadium .