The Gambia reopens borders after COVID-19 closure
In The Gambia, international flights will resume on October 31 as the renovation of the main terminal at Banjul International Airport is nearing completion. The country's land and sea borders have been reopened since Friday, October 16.
In a statement released Friday, October 16, Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Information and government spokesperson, announced the reopening of the country's land and sea borders "with immediate effect". On the other hand, even if the air borders are in principle also reopened, international traffic to the West African country will not resume until October 31, due to the ongoing modernization of Banjul airport, only international platform of the country.
Funded by Saudi Arabia, this project covers the rehabilitation of the main terminal and the control tower "The renovated main terminal will provide more space for passengers and baggage handling in the arrival and departure halls. It will also provide more space for offices, shops and a VIP room on the upper floor, ”says Ebrima Sillah.
The Gambia closed its territory on May 19 in response to the spread of Covid-19. The country is usually served by about fifteen African and European companies.
In a statement released Friday, October 16, Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Information and government spokesperson, announced the reopening of the country's land and sea borders "with immediate effect". On the other hand, even if the air borders are in principle also reopened, international traffic to the West African country will not resume until October 31, due to the ongoing modernization of Banjul airport, only international platform of the country.
Funded by Saudi Arabia, this project covers the rehabilitation of the main terminal and the control tower "The renovated main terminal will provide more space for passengers and baggage handling in the arrival and departure halls. It will also provide more space for offices, shops and a VIP room on the upper floor, ”says Ebrima Sillah.
The Gambia closed its territory on May 19 in response to the spread of Covid-19. The country is usually served by about fifteen African and European companies.
Source: African Travel & Tourism Association
