Senegal and Gambia resolve cross-border communication disruptions through joint frequency coordination
Date: 2026-02-04
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
A
radio frequency coordination mission along the Senegalese-Gambian border has
successfully resolved major disruptions affecting electronic communications in
border areas, improving both national security and daily connectivity for local
populations.
The
mission, led by Senegal’s Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications et des
Postes (ARTP) in collaboration with Gambia’s PURA and regional operators,
addressed interference issues impacting Defence and Security Forces, including
Customs and the National Police, as well as residents in Keur Ayip, Karang, and
Sénoba. Operators affected included YAS, Expresso, Sonatel, and Gambian
operator Africell.
A
critical interference case involving an Africell site that violated
coordination agreements was corrected through dismantling the antenna and
reorienting its sectors toward Gambian territory. The intervention resulted in
immediate improvements in voice and data communications, earning widespread
approval from security forces and local communities.
The
mission highlights the strategic importance of cross-border radio frequency
coordination in ensuring uninterrupted communication services and supporting
national security in border regions.
