West African nations intensify border security and migration monitoring

The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has intercepted 81 suspected migrants and arrested two alleged traffickers during separate operations in Brufut and Kuntaya Village. In Brufut, authorities intercepted 58 individuals, including 38 Gambians, 11 Senegalese, and nine Guineans. In Kuntaya Village, 23 suspected migrants were intercepted, comprising citizens from Gambia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Nigeria, and Senegal.

In Ghana, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has called for tightened border controls following reports of approximately 2,000 illegal migrants entering the country between March 2025 and July 2026. Dr. Mustapha Abdallah of KAIPTC emphasized the need for stronger monitoring to protect national security while ensuring that those fleeing danger in Sahelian countries are treated according to international law and provided with necessary protection.