Irregular migration: 180 Senegalese intercepted in Gambia

Gambian immigration authorities intercepted 222 migrants, including 180 Senegalese, in the localities of Sanyang and Faraba, in the West Coast region, Tuesday October 27, 2026. An individual suspected of being involved in this attempted irregular migration was placed in detention, according to an official source.

The group also includes 38 Gambians, two Malaysian nationals, a Nigerian and a Sierra Leonean, indicates the Gambian Immigration Department (GID) in a press release operated by the APS.

An individual suspected of having played a role in this attempted irregular migration was arrested and detained as part of the investigation, specifies the same source.

After their interception, the 222 migrants were transferred to an immigration center for their identification and the necessary administrative formalities. They also benefit from humanitarian assistance provided by the Gambian Red Cross.