The leader of the opposition National Reconciliation Party (NRP), Hamat Bah, has described the move by France to close its embassy in Banjul as "a very unfortunate development", because France is playing a very important role in Africa, particularly in the fight against terrorism.
France announced on Monday that it is to close its embassy in Banjul effective 1st November 2013, as part of a "worldwide adaptation of its diplomatic networks and to adapt to the times and finances."
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