The Gambia vs. The Developers: Coastal Erosion Becomes a Security Issue

Impact: Medium (Sustainability & Legal)

The Gambia Tourism Board has declared war on illegal beachfront construction. Director General Ida Jeng Njie is threatening legal action against developers encroaching on coastlines, citing environmental degradation and coastal erosion as the driving factors .

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For B2B operators selling West African beach holidays, inventory might shrink as unlicensed properties are demolished. The Board is prioritizing “sustainability” over short-term supply, a move that could raise rates for legal, compliant beach properties.