{"id":96390,"date":"2026-04-28T10:55:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambians-in-south-africa-not-affected-in-xenophobic-attacks"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:13:05","slug":"gambians-in-south-africa-not-affected-in-xenophobic-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambians-in-south-africa-not-affected-in-xenophobic-attacks","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Gambians in South Africa not Affected in Xenophobic Attacks\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia\u2019s High Commissioner to South Africa Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay has said Gambians living in the country have not been affected by recent attacks targeting black foreigners.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The High Commissioner confirmed that the mission has not received reports of any Gambian nationals being harmed, displaced, or caught up in the violence.<\/p>\n<p>Her comments came amid heightened concern over xenophobic attacks on African migrants in parts of South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The High Commission said it continues to monitor the situation and remains in contact with Gambian communities across the country.<\/p>\n<p>She urged Gambians in South Africa who face threats or need assistance to contact the High Commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Gambia\u2019s High Commissioner to South Africa Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay has said Gambians living in the country have not been affected by recent attacks targeting black foreigners. The High Commissioner confirmed that the mission has not received reports of any Gambian nationals being harmed, displaced, or caught up in the violence. 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