African Affairs Directorate

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐥, 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 : The Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Cheikh Niang, paid an official visit to The Gambia as part of his regional tour. The visit marked his first official engagement since his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The visit follows a meeting between H.E. Cheikh Niang and The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E. Sering Modou Njie, held on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, during which both Ministers agreed to undertake this visit to further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two sister countries. During the visit, the two Foreign Ministers held a bilateral meeting focused on promoting and enhancing cooperation in various sectors of mutual interest. They also discussed the implementation of the outcomes of the Third Senegalo-Gambia Presidential Council Meeting held in Banjul, aimed at deepening collaboration and supporting joint initiatives between The Gambia and Senegal. Following the bilateral talks, the two Ministers held a joint press briefing to inform the public about the outcomes of their discussions. H.E. Cheikh Niang also paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia. The visit was conducted in a spirit of fraternity and mutual respect, reflecting the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening their cooperation and advancing regional peace, stability, and development. H.E. Cheikh Niang departed Banjul for Nouakchott, Mauritania, and will subsequently continue his regional engagements in Guinea-Bissau. The visit to The Gambia was described by both sides as fruitful and productive.    

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia to the Republic of Guinea, with residence in Guinea-Bissau, Her Excellency Amie Fabureh, on 10th October 2025, presented her Letters of Credence to His Excellency General Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guinea, at the Mohamed V Palace in Conakry. Following the presentation of her Letters, Her Excellency the Ambassador conveyed warm fraternal greetings and best wishes from His Excellency President Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, to his brother President General Mamadi Doumbouya, and to the government and people of the Republic of Guinea. Ambassador Fabureh reaffirmed The Gambia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expressed her desire to deepen cooperation with the Republic of Guinea in the fields of trade, agriculture, tourism, and sports, for the mutual benefit of both nations. In response, President Mamadi Doumbouya welcomed Ambassador Fabureh and conveyed his warm greetings to His Excellency President Adama Barrow. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to fostering stronger bilateral cooperation and expressed readiness to work closely with The Gambia in promoting peace, economic growth, and regional integration. Her Excellency Amie Fabureh was accompanied to the presentation ceremony by officials from The Gambian Embassy.