Claim: Nenneh Cheyassin Secka, a philanthropist and politician, claimed that the diaspora contributes between $750 million and $1 billion into Gambia’s economy annually. Verdict: Misleading. The claim that the diaspora contributes between $750 million and $1 billion annually to Gambia’s economy is misleading. Official figures indicate that remittances have reached approximately $775.6 million, but have …


