News from the office
2026
Did You Know? The Gambia Hosted the 2026 African Caucus
The Gambia hosted the 2026 African Caucus Meeting at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, bringing together senior African policymakers and international development partners\.
The Gambia Journal: Development, Enterprise and International Cooperation
This edition explores developments in tourism, agriculture, education, health research and regional cooperation, alongside women’s enterprise, youth climate action and public finances. It also examines international cooperation on asset recovery and selected public notices relevant to businesses and professionals, offering readers a broad view of The Gambia’s current priorities.
Beyond the Headlines: Everyday Gambia
Political headlines often dominate conversations about The Gambia, but beyond the news cycle is the quieter rhythm of everyday Gambian life — communities at work, conversations over attaya, and a country continuing with the ordinary business of the day.
The River That Gave a Country Its Name
Flowing through the heart of the country, the River Gambia has shaped communities, trade, wildlife and history for generations. Discover the waterway at the centre of Gambian life.
Scholarship Students Depart for Hungary
Recipients of the Hungarian Government Scholarship have departed The Gambia to begin their studies in Hungary, marking the next stage of their academic journey.
Scholarship Students Receive Passports with Approved Visas
The Office of the Honorary Consul of Hungary to The Gambia handed over passports with approved visas to nine Gambian scholarship students. The students were congratulated by Hon. Sir Farimang Saho and briefed ahead of their studies in Hungary, marking another step in strengthening educational cooperation between Hungary and The Gambia.
Discover The Gambia: The Smiling Coast of Africa
Discover The Gambia beyond its beaches from the River Gambia and vibrant communities to local cuisine, wildlife, markets and cultural traditions that give the country its distinctive character.
Visa Guidance for Hungarian Government Scholarship Recipients
The Office of the Honorary Consul of Hungary to The Gambia held a visa guidance session for nine Hungarian Government Scholarship recipients, providing practical support on the online application process and preparations for their studies in Hungary.
2025
Hungarian Medical Delegation Explores Healthcare Cooperation in The Gambia
A delegation of Hungarian medical professionals from ESZTER Wound Healing Ltd., accompanied by Ambassador-at-Large Hon. Gáspár Gulyás, visited The Gambia for a series of medical and institutional engagements aimed at exploring opportunities for professional exchange and future cooperation between Hungarian and Gambian institutions.
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Hungarian Head of Consular Section Conducts Visa Processing in The Gambia
The Head of Consular Section from the Hungarian Embassy in Accra visited The Gambia to conduct visa processing for ten Gambian scholarship recipients, allowing the students to complete biometric registration, document verification and other procedures locally.
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Hungary Brings Scholarship Visa Processing to The Gambia
A special arrangement between the Hungarian Embassy in Accra and the Office of the Honorary Consul enabled ten Gambian scholarship recipients to complete visa processing in The Gambia, eliminating the need for the students to travel to Ghana for the procedure.
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Scholarship Recipients Prepare for Studies in Hungary
Ten Gambian recipients of Hungarian Government scholarships attended a preparatory session at the Office of the Honorary Consul of Hungary to The Gambia, where their documentation was reviewed ahead of an important consular visit from the Hungarian Embassy in Accra.
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Budapest–Bamako Rally 2025 Reaches the Finish Line in The Gambia
The 2025 Budapest–Bamako Rally concluded in The Gambia with a finish-line celebration hosted by the Honorary Consul of Hungary to The Gambia, Hon. Sir Farimang Saho. The event brought together rally participants, government representatives, diplomatic guests, businesses and members of the public in a celebration of adventure, cultural exchange and Hungary–Gambia relations.
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