In November 1995, Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council Chairman Jammeh announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Libya. The country has also established relations with Taiwan. The Peace Corps program involves about 75 volunteers mainly engaged in forestry, agriculture, and secondary school teaching. Sanitation in Banjul is fair, and tap water is potable. Immunizations, and antimalaria suppressants are recommended.
Mosquitoes carry a chloroquine-resistant variety of malaria.
Telex and fax services are available to the US, Europe, and Dakar. Radiotelephone service operates to the UK, most of Europe, and the west coast of Africa. Banjul is 5 standard time zones ahead of eastern standard time. Banjul is 25 minutes by air from Dakar, where worldwide air connections are frequent and excellent. Direct flights to London and Brussels operate frequently.