Mrs Elizabeth Sosseh Khan, the former community liaison officer at the US Embassy in Banjul has been appointed protocol assistant.

According a press release from the embassy, Mrs Khan obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland at College Park, in The United States of America. She has worked with various reputable companies both in the USA and The Gambia during her professional career.

She will be responsible for the full range of protocol functions. This includes the handling of all protocol matters for the ambassador and deputy chief of mission with officials of the government of The Gambia, the diplomatic corps, key members of the local community, and other contacts as required.