The Gambia

President Ram Nath Kovind departs for official seven-day visit to Africa; MoS Pratap Chandra Sarangi, MP Dilip Ghosh accompany

President Ram Nath Kovind departed for an official seven-day visit to the African countries of Benin, The Gambia and Guinea. This will be the highest-level visit from India ever to the three West African countries. President will be accompanied by Minister of State for MSME, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Pratap Chandra Sarangi, and MP Dilip Ghosh.

Gambia foreign minister calls Thailand 'sex destination', apologises after strong protest from Bangkok

The Gambia on Tuesday apologised to Thailand after its foreign minister said the Asian country was a haven for sex tourists, sparking a strongly worded protest from Bangkok