15 Gambians on U.S. deportation list of 427 West Africans

15 Gambians on U.S. deportation list of 427 West Africans

Nigeria tops the list with 134 people, followed by Liberia with 111 and Ghana with 44. The Gambia and Côte d’Ivoire each have 15 nationals on the list.  The database, maintained by ICE, targets non-citizens convicted of crimes and subject to immigration enforcement. Offences listed range from money laundering, fraud and identity theft to robbery, drug possession and sexual crimes. Other countries represented include Cape Verde with 26, Senegal 2…

15 Gambians named on updated US deportation list of West Africans

By Omar Bah The United States government has published an updated deportation list naming 427 people from West Africa, including 15 Gambians, with full names, photographs and criminal charges attached. The list, released by US immigration authorities, targets individuals with criminal convictions and pending charges who are slated for removal. Nigeria tops the list with 134 names. Liberia follows with 111, and Ghana, with 44. The Gambia and Côte…