Gambian political stakeholders are being advised to closely monitor campaign statements from political parties in Senegal ahead of its National Assembly elections, as some proposals could impact the future of the Senegambia Bridge. This bridge currently serves as a crucial foreign exchange source for The Gambia, with Senegalese users paying in CFA currency. However, certain Senegalese parties are advocating for alternative port facilities in Casamance, which would allow travel between northern and southern Senegal by sea instead of using the bridge.
If such plans were implemented, The Gambia could see a significant drop in revenue from bridge tolls. Experts suggest Gambian planners consider this potential scenario and explore a renewed, mutually beneficial approach to Senegalo-Gambian relations.
