/r/Gambia

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The Gambia is Africa's most fascinating nation, a tiny state that simply runs along the coast of a small river. Created by the British Commonwealth, it is one of the few English-speaking Muslim countries in the world. It is enclosed by the larger nation of Senegal on all sides, except that it fronts on the Atlantic Ocean. Its chief exports are fabrics, coconuts and lumber, and the national sport is wrestling.

/r/Gambia

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Gaming in Gambia?

Hey guys! I look at gaming cultures around the world and I am a racing game fan. I have asked all of these questions on different subreddits, simply because I am curious about how each and every single country on this planet experiences video games. I am also curious about gaming in Gambia. My questions are:

What is more popular? PC or console?

What was more popular in the late 90s and early 2000s? PC or Console?

What racing game was popular in the late 90s and early 2000s!

What do racing game fans in Gambia play today?-(I get it might not be the most popular genre, but for people who like it, what do they play?)

In general, what games are played there?

Also, since what years has gaming been a thing there?

Thanks for your responses!!!!

8 Comments
2024/10/31
13:31 UTC

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Going out

Hello 👋 How are you guys? Am in Gambia since the 11th of October. What a wonderful country ❤️ you guys have. Am already regretting 😕 why I took time before coming here. I've experienced the great beaches ⛱️ you have.

I'm planning now to go to club. Which one do you guys advise me?

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2024/10/30
21:01 UTC

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[followup] I made domoda. Greetings from Hungary 🇭🇺

Domoda

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2024/10/30
06:38 UTC

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Where to go for a beer in Farafenni

Currently in Farafenni and wondering if there is a bar where I could grab a beer or 3

Best regards

2 Comments
2024/10/29
18:29 UTC

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Looking for Scooter Rental in Serekunda/Banjul

Hi, I’m currently visiting the Gambia and am looking to rent a scooter/moped for about a week to get around the city.

I’m having no luck finding a place to rent one online. Is there anywhere I can do this? Preferably in the Kololi area.

Thanks!

9 Comments
2024/10/26
10:57 UTC

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The odd borders of Gambia, explained

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2024/10/26
08:56 UTC

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Exchanges and crypto market

Hello everyone I’m writing to advertise my business as an exchange and a crypto exchange for all you GMD Transactions My dm is open Thank you All payment method is available

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2024/10/23
10:22 UTC

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ATMs

Hello, here for work and I’ve had a problem paying for things with card. Where can I access reliable ATMs to withdraw for visa?

8 Comments
2024/10/22
14:54 UTC

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How about enterprenurers launching free TV Channels for students?

How about enterprenurers launching free tv channels for students across the country where the interactive lessons may broadcast grade and topicwise. Making interesting programs like young students providing free education to poor, programs about making relevant projects in home and/or institutes, program on testing foreign grain/fruits/plants/projects on different types across country, program on implementing one-house-one-farm project in rural areas, exploring and creating local businesses and works, program on interecting expatriates to implement foreign succeccful projects in home, program on making local commnities self-sufficient, programs about competition on different things among schools, colleges, universities and uniting different communities etc. What do you think?

2 Comments
2024/10/21
22:06 UTC

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Some person interested precolonial history

Just as planning trip to Gambia, looking for people who knows about the subject or tips about, thanks for advice:)

5 Comments
2024/10/19
22:35 UTC

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What is this song about.

Hello, could you help me understand the lyrics of this song, sorry if this post is inappropriate for this subreddit, and thanks in advance

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2024/10/19
20:15 UTC

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Surprising my girlfriend

I started dating my Gambian girlfriend 2 months ago. While she is away on a business trip for a few months, I started teaching myself Wolof (YouTube) and trying to see what home meals she would appreciate. She loves ebbeh and afra lamb and plantains. What are some other Gambian dishes should I look into surprising her with when she comes home to me? Any other good resources for learning Wolof?

10 Comments
2024/10/17
20:27 UTC

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Most efficient way to get money out of The Gambia?

I did some work in The Gambia and was supposed to be paid in USD but because of currency shortages I've been paid in Dalasi in a local account. What is going to be the best way to get the money out of the country and into USD? I'm trying to look into crypto but so far haven't found exchanges that accept GMD deposits. Are there other cost-effective options? It's a fairly substantial amount of money.

5 Comments
2024/10/15
07:52 UTC

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Excursion cost

Hi guys, could you let me know if this is a good price for this item seems very expensive, I really want to do it but don’t think I can afford. Is this the normal price?

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2024/10/12
16:51 UTC

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Is "Madam" used to refer to female sex tourists in Gambia?

Is "Madam" predominantly used to refer to female sex tourists in Gambia? Or is it just a neutral word? I'd assume the first considering the connotations 'Madam' carries in English, but I'm not sure.

6 Comments
2024/10/11
22:14 UTC

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Swimming advice please

Hi everyone, wondering how safe it is to swim in the ocean. I'm not a strong swimmer and i know my limits, but i understand the currents/swell are pretty full-on off the Gambia coast. Thanks a million 😊

3 Comments
2024/10/06
11:12 UTC

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Internet in The Gambia

Hi, I am planning to move to the Gambia. But my concern is internet.

I've seen some comparison and I see that Gambia has one of the worse internet connections compared to other African countries. So my question. Any foreigners working remotely from The Gambia? How reliable and stable internet is there? What is the best solution? I don’t need fast internet. It has to be stable and available without many outages. Thanks for feedback!

16 Comments
2024/10/06
09:57 UTC

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From a French Senegalese

As salam Aleykoum !!!

I come here just to say hello. I give food to homeless people (who happen to be mostly refugees and asylum seekers) every saturday morning, and i saw a small group of Gambians today. I once saw some Gambians several months ago and it was my first time seeing Gambians loool and honestly it warmed my heart !!!!!

I love it when i encounter Senegalese (or even Guinean) people, but it was my second time meeting Gambians and even though we didn’t speak much i was filled with joy ! It’s weird to say it but they really appeared “English Speaking Africans” lol i thought they had a Ghanaian vibe haha.

As a (non wolof speaking 😓) French Senegalese i can say i know “French Speaking Africa” quite well and it’s so weird to realise that i might have a clearer idea of what Congo Kinshasa or even Madagascar looks like than our neighbouring Gambia… (i don’t even know your capital city 🤣🤣🤣)

I am originally from Casamance and next time i visit Senegal i would like to spend some time in your home country.

I love you guys deeply. We are one ❤️

4 Comments
2024/10/05
20:10 UTC

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Upcoming trip

Hello I am traveling to Gambia in October 10th and will be there til the end of the year. Let me know,if you are also going to be in Banjul during this period and let's catch up.

3 Comments
2024/10/01
08:46 UTC

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Visiting Gambia

Hello, it's me again. What are the activities you advice to do on weekends 🤔 I wanted also to know if jollof rice is the national food as I heard.

12 Comments
2024/09/30
12:35 UTC

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Moving in Gambian

Hello I wanted to know. What is the average price of a cab 🚖 in Gambia 🇬🇲? How much cost a night a the hotel or any room services?

4 Comments
2024/09/29
18:45 UTC

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Travelling to Gambia

Hello 👋 Except by plan, what is the best and secured way to travel to The Gambia 🇬🇲? Which transport company is the best 👌

9 Comments
2024/09/28
12:55 UTC

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Visiting The Gambia

Hello 👋 I am planning to visit The Gambia 🇬🇲 early in October. Would love to have information about the city Tujereng

12 Comments
2024/09/27
10:45 UTC

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Question

I’ll be travelling to Banjul in October and just wanted to know what to expect weather wise?

5 Comments
2024/09/27
08:04 UTC

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Animbara/Nimbara

What is the meaning and use of animbara/nimbara?

2 Comments
2024/09/26
06:36 UTC

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Scam in Banjul port?

My uncle (American, in 70s) stopped in Banjul during a cruise last year and met a Gambian woman in her late 30s who was working at a souvenir shop. They took a picture together and were subsequently connected via WhatsApp as a result.

Since that time they have been maintaining a relationship over the phone with her calling twice a day. He has given her money on a couple of occasions, such as buying her a wash machine.

She is widowed with 2 teenagers. She says she isn’t interested in men of her age in her country.

What’s the end game with this? Is she a real person? I’m not sure if he is being used, and am wondering if anyone is familiar with a scam set up like this.

Since he met her in person I’m wondering if that makes it sort of legit? He’s obviously being used in some way, but I’m just not sure how.

25 Comments
2024/09/21
00:05 UTC

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Wedding

What’s the name of Gambian traditional clothes for a bride please? And what’s the name of just regular Gambian tradition clothes? Thanks

6 Comments
2024/09/17
07:20 UTC

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scam from gambian orphan boy ?

a few months ago this 20 year old gambian boy contacted me on instagram and asked me for a little donation for food. he seems to be living in a really rough situation without a father and with a paralyzed mother and 5 little siblings. he constantly sent me pictures of himself and his living situation and also medical reports so i did believe that it’s genuine but now i’m not sure anymore since there seemed to be one crisis after another that he asked me for support for (he was sick many times, his mom was sick, his grandpa died, he got into jail for collecting firewood or whatever). is this like a common scam ? i would feel a little guilty tbh if i just blocked him but i just don’t have the means to constantly support him and he constantly makes me feel guilty by texting me how desperate he is and that everything is so shitty and that he thinks that they will die etc.. i’m conflicted, please anybody tell me how to handle this 🙏

7 Comments
2024/09/10
10:36 UTC

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What is this called and how is it made?

I was introduced to this while visiting Gambia, but not sure what is called. I’d also like to know how to make it.

12 Comments
2024/09/09
17:05 UTC

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Visiting the Gambia solo in November

Hello dear Gambians,

I am planning to travel to Gambia in November as part of a tour of Africa (as many countries as I can get to). I would love to make friends with a local and possibly stay connected for recommendations while traveling within the city and country during my stay. My instagram is @ nukeyhov if you’d like to connect there, it’s the easiest way to reach me.

Blessings and thank you in advance.

8 Comments
2024/09/06
13:29 UTC

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