Farmers in CRR Demand Government to Resolve Border Dispute with Senegal

Bulock farmers fear for safety after Senegalese military raid at border post

By Nelson Manneh Farmers in Bulock and neighbouring communities along the Gambia-Senegal border say they fear for their safety and livelihoods following the demolition of part of the Bulock Military Camp fence by Senegalese troops earlier this month. Residents said the incident has left many uncertain about whether to continue farming on land close to the border, fearing another confrontation could disrupt the agricultural season. The incident o…

Senegal urges Gambian farmers to halt farming on its territory

During the discussions, Senegalese officials informed the committee that all Gambians who own or cultivate farmland within Senegalese territory must immediately cease all farming activities. Authorities further directed that all village heads in the region must register the farmlands belonging to Gambians, including the number of hectares involved.  The officials warned that any village head in Casamance who fails to comply will face the full fo…