Senegal Seeks Europe’s Help to Fight Jihadists in the Sahel
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urged greater European support to address Sahel instability during Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit, emphasizing the region’s strategic importance and highlighting Senegal’s mediation efforts amid rising jihadist violence and shifts in alliances within Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Spain and Gambia Signed Deals to Address Irregular Migration
Spain and The Gambia signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding on August 28 to establish a framework for circular migration, focusing on young people and women, and pledged to promote safe and orderly migration while addressing migration challenges and strengthening ties between Africa and Europe.
Entertainer’s Concerns About Getting U.K. Visas, not Receiving Royalties, and the Absence of Copyright Laws
Musician Hussain Dada, during his visit to the Gambian High Commissioner in the U.K., sought support for addressing the challenges faced by Gambian entertainers in obtaining U.K. visas and highlighted the need for copyright laws to protect musicians’ rights and earnings in The Gambia.
