By Lamin Cham
The Gambian ambassador to South Africa accredited to SADCC countries, Fatoumatta Jahumpa- Ceesay, on Friday presented her letter of credence to President Hage Gottfried Geingob of Namibia in Windhoek.
The ambassador described the event as another milestone in “our collective endeavours to strengthen the excellent relations between Namibia and The Gambia dating back the turbulent days of the 1980s and 90s when The Gambia had demonstrated unflinching support and solidarity to the people of Namibia during their long and bitter struggle for independence.
“It was in this context that The Gambia at the time facilitated the process for some Namibian students to pursue their education in The Gambia and it was a pleasure to have those high school students mingling with their Gambian counterparts in perfect camaraderie, striving to achieve knowledge and academic excellence. I have no doubt that they all have fond memories of their stay in The Gambia,” Ambassador Jahumpa Cessay told the president.
