Actually the infection rate in Gambia is only 2% which is far lower than other sub-Saharan states. For perspective though the UK is .2% (ish).
The broader issue is perhaps paying for sex? There's no pleasure in it when the other party is, probably, only doing it to feed their family. |
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By *olgateMan
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"Actually the infection rate in Gambia is only 2% which is far lower than other sub-Saharan states. For perspective though the UK is .2% (ish).
The broader issue is perhaps paying for sex? There's no pleasure in it when the other party is, probably, only doing it to feed their family."
The rate among prostitutes is much higher |
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"I don't think he's taking about the country. No one calls it 'The Gambia'"
Yes, they do actually.
When I was at school and we were supposed to be going on a trip there, it was always referred to as The Gambia. |
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"I don't think he's taking about the country. No one calls it 'The Gambia'
Yes, they do actually.
When I was at school and we were supposed to be going on a trip there, it was always referred to as The Gambia."
Must be an outer city thing |
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"I don't think he's taking about the country. No one calls it 'The Gambia'
Yes, they do actually.
When I was at school and we were supposed to be going on a trip there, it was always referred to as The Gambia.
Must be an outer city thing"
It;s actally called 'The Republic of the Gambia' and is commonly abbreviated to 'The Gambia' |
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"I wouldn't go anywhere in Africa for sex, but good luck to you!
Where would you go for sex then? South America, Eastern Europe, Asia?"
London, South London to be precise!
Assuming that's okay with you. |
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And I guess the chances of catching HIV is almost non-existent then, eh? 
When are we going to stop demonising a whole continent because a few countries have bad HIV stats."
I'm black so hardly demonising a whole continent! 
I find the whole "sex tourist" thing strange but hey, *hands up* each to their own! |
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By *olgateMan
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"amsterdam
And I guess the chances of catching HIV is almost non-existent then, eh?
When are we going to stop demonising a whole continent because a few countries have bad HIV stats."
Who is demonising a whole continent? The HIV rates in certain countries including The Gambia is very high among prostitutes.
Countries and states where prostitution is legalised and controlled have regular testing programmes and the incidence of HIV is much lower. |
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I went a couple of years back and I was surprised at the amount 40-60 yr old women with young 20-30 yr old strapping Gambian men at there side. Not knocking in any sense as we all need our fix but just found it quite amusing.  |
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"I wouldn't go anywhere in Africa for sex, but good luck to you! "
Just another stereotypes and preconception notion. why because African don't practice safe.may be aids and other sexual transmitted diseases are more prevalent in africa only. If you think the UK std level is low.must be living in cloud cuckoo land. Checkout the uk medical lancet regarding std.(Std awareness has become daily mantra in different media outlets in africa. |
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"amsterdam
And I guess the chances of catching HIV is almost non-existent then, eh?
When are we going to stop demonising a whole continent because a few countries have bad HIV stats.
I'm black so hardly demonising a whole continent!
I find the whole "sex tourist" thing strange but hey, *hands up* each to their own! "
Why would you being black mean you're not demonising a whole continent?
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"amsterdam
And I guess the chances of catching HIV is almost non-existent then, eh?
When are we going to stop demonising a whole continent because a few countries have bad HIV stats.
I'm black so hardly demonising a whole continent!
I find the whole "sex tourist" thing strange but hey, *hands up* each to their own!
Why would you being black mean you're not demonising a whole continent?
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Exactly my thoughts. Why is there an assumption that you couldn't because you share the same skin tone? Lol.. |
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"amsterdam
And I guess the chances of catching HIV is almost non-existent then, eh?
When are we going to stop demonising a whole continent because a few countries have bad HIV stats.
Who is demonising a whole continent? The HIV rates in certain countries including The Gambia is very high among prostitutes.
Countries and states where prostitution is legalised and controlled have regular testing programmes and the incidence of HIV is much lower. "
Read some of the messages on the thread and you willhave your answer. No one is saying that the incidence in certain countries is not high. Of course, it is. But to take this situation and extrapolate it to all 54 countries in a continent bigger than the US or Europe is gross generalisation. Besides what makes you think that there aren't any such programmed on the African continent. |
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"Has any one been to the Gambia for sex if yes got any tips. Have been but with partner now time to go it alone."
Ebola and AIDS
Gays go to prison
Cars get searched a bit of a terrorists risk
If you so much as look like a criminal you will be locked up for years waiting trial
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Local laws and customs
Local laws reflect the fact that The Gambia is an Islamic country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas.
In 2016, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to start on 6 June and finish on 5 July. See Travelling during Ramadan
Although the law stipulates that detainees can’t be held for longer than 72 hours without charge, this is regularly exceeded.
The Gambian government routinely blocks access to foreign nationals in detention. The British Embassy may therefore be unable to provide consular assistance to any British nationals who may be detained or arrested in The Gambia.
Recent amendments to the Gambian criminal code have criminalised a range of behaviour including causing a public nuisance, which can carry a 5-year prison term and/or a fine of 250,000 Dalasi.
There is a zero tolerance towards illegal drugs. The Gambian authorities will take strong action against anyone importing, exporting or found in possession of drugs. Don’t accept packages on behalf of anyone without knowing the contents. Sentences for those found in possession of drugs can be up to £200,000 or 15 years in prison. Westerners carrying a minimal amount of cannabis have been sentenced to ten years in prison. Cases of entrapment by Gambian authorities are not uncommon.
The death penalty applies for a number of crimes including arson, murder and treason. The Gambia resumed executions in 2012.
There are heavy penalties for any form of sexual offence against a child. There are reports of increased child sex tourism. Report any incidences to police officials. You must carry ID with you at all times. Carry a photocopy of your passport and keep the original locked away.
There is a zero tolerance towards LGBT people in The Gambia. The Gambian Criminal Code states that any person who has or attempts to have ‘carnal knowledge’ of any person ‘against the order of nature’ is guilty of a crime and could face 14 years’ imprisonment.
The Criminal Code was amended in October 2014 to include Section (144A) entitled Aggravated Homosexuality which sets out 7 specific categories, including being “a serial offender”, where a person is “liable on conviction to imprisonment for life”.
There is increasing inflammatory homophobic rhetoric from the Gambian President and senior officials. Foreign nationals have been detained by the police in relation to suspected or alleged homosexuality. Gambian law criminalises the act of men dressing as women with a 5-year jail term. |
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