The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for The Gambia, adding information about flooding and power shortages, including preparation for power cuts. The advice still emphasizes that no travel can be guaranteed safe and recommends appropriate travel insurance.
The U.S. State Department issued a Level 2 advisory for The Gambia due to crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure. Petty crime and burglaries are common in Banjul and tourist areas; separatist activity near the southern border; health services are inadequate.
The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory for The Gambia, maintaining Level 2 but replacing the 'Other' risk indicator with 'Unrest'. Crime, unrest, and inadequate health infrastructure are cited. Separatist activity near the southern border; avoid night travel.