Silence On Border Demarcation

**Silence on Border Demarcation Between Senegal and The Gambia**

*Banjul, 1 September 2026* – Tensions along the Senegal‑The Gambia border have resurfaced after a series of incidents involving the removal of a fence at the Bulock military facility and subsequent interactions with local farmers.

According to reports, Senegalese troops dismantled the fence surrounding the Bulock military installation, which is manned by the Gambia Armed Forces. Following the removal, Senegalese officials, accompanied by security and military personnel, approached farmers who were cultivating land they claimed fell within Senegalese territory. The officials informed the farmers that the plots were part of Senegal and asked them to cease cultivation. Most of the farmers complied with the request.

A press release issued shortly thereafter indicated that the two governments had reached an understanding that would allow the farmers to return to their fields and continue working on their crops “at least for the time being.” The release also stated that the border commissions of Senegal and The Gambia had agreed on maps defining the frontier and that a demarcation process was scheduled to begin on 15 August, accompanied by a sensitisation programme for affected communities.

As of the date of this report, there have been no further official updates on the progress of the demarcation effort. The lack of information has prompted concerns about the clarity of the border and its implications for security and resource management.

Foroyaa, a Gambian news outlet, has indicated that it will contact the head of The Gambia’s border commission to obtain clarification on the current status of the demarcation process.

The situation underscores the importance of clearly defined borders for both nations, a point emphasized by local observers who argue that ambiguous boundaries hinder effective protection and governance.

Article source: allafrica.com | Image credit: The Gambia Journal