On behalf of the Lord Mayoress of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, the Deputy Mayor of Banjul, Abdou Aziz Dabakh Gaye, led a delegation of the Banjul City Council, accompanied by members of the Awodi Ojeh Society, to formally receive Mayor Dr. Alix Desulme, the distinguished Mayor of the City of North Miami, United States of America, and his delegation upon their arrival in Banjul, The Gambia.
Mayor Dr. Alix Desulme shares a longstanding and close working relationship with the Lord Mayoress of Banjul, built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to practical cooperation between their cities. This strong personal and institutional bond has been central to the successful establishment and continued growth of the BanjulโNorth Miami twinning relationship, positioning it as a model for effective city-to-city diplomacy between Africa and the United States.
The Awodi Ojeh Society, a key cultural partner in this visit, accompanied the Council delegation at the airport reception, reflecting their important role in the cultural and community-based engagements that form a core component of the Mayorโs programme during his stay.
Mayor Desulme is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising senior officials of the City of North Miami, representatives of partner institutions, and members of the Little Haiti Global delegation, underscoring the depth and institutional breadth of this partnership.
Mayor Desulme and his delegation are in The Gambia from 9th to 17th January 2026 on an official visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral municipal cooperation, deepening cultural ties, and advancing shared development priorities between the cities of Banjul and North Miami.
Banjul City Council warmly welcomes Mayor Dr. Alix Desulme and his delegation and reaffirms its commitment to sustaining this strategic partnership, founded on strong leadership relationships, shared values, and tangible benefits for the people of both cities.
