A bilateral meeting between Senegalese and Gambian officials was held Tuesday to defuse rising tensions between border communities in Kanouma (Senegal) and Djataly (The Gambia), following a recent dispute sparked by unclear boundary lines. According to Senegalese daily Le Soleil, the row began when a confrontation occurred between a Senegalese[Read More…]
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Gambia, Senegal Customs Officials Hold Bilateral Talks To Bolster Trade & Security Cooperation
Customs authorities from The Gambia and Senegal began a two-day technical meeting in Kotu on Tuesday, aiming to deepen cross-border cooperation and build on past commitments to improve trade facilitation and regional security. The meeting, hosted at a local hotel, brought together senior customs officials and technical experts from both[Read More…]
Senegal’s Unfulfilled Promises: Economic Woes & Governance Challenges
When the new government came to power, it boldly declared that Senegal would achieve development and prosperity without relying on foreign aid or investment. They claimed to have a ready-made project that would transform the economy and improve the lives of Senegalese citizens. However, this rhetoric has proven to be[Read More…]