Gambia and Senegal reaffirm migration cooperation ties in Banjul talks

Regional migration talks just ramped up in Banjul, with both governments pushing for tighter coordination on citizens and border issues.

Njie hosts Senegal envoy in Banjul

• Sering Modou Njie welcomed Amadou Cherif Diouf at his ministry.
• Ambassador Lang Yabou and Director Swaibou Barry joined the session.
• Mariame Sy accompanied Diouf during the working trip.
• Talks focused on migration, consular services, and citizen welfare.

Bilateral cooperation and Farafenni visit

• Both sides backed stronger coordination on migration matters.
• Institutional collaboration was framed as mutually beneficial.
• Diouf plans to visit Farafenni on 20 February.
• Senegalese residents are set to meet the visiting official.

Vice President meeting and agreements

• Muhammed B.S. Jallow received Diouf at the State House.
• Border hurdles and citizen welfare dominated that exchange.
• The 2024 Gambia-Senegal bilateral agreement came up.
• Jallow pledged continued commitment to the pact.

Spanish migration programme update

• Amadou Cherif Diouf cited the Spanish Migration Programme.
• Eighty-four percent of Senegalese participants already returned home.
• More than 1,000 are expected to head to Spain this year.
• Senegal signaled readiness to coordinate with Gambian authorities.