Gambia: UDP Youth Leader Condemns Senegal’s 500,000 CFA Levy on Gambian Tractors –

By: Nyima Sillah

Mr. Hagie Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has condemned an alleged levy of 500,000CFA approximately (D63,000) imposed by Senegalese border authorities on Gambian tractors crossing into Senegal.

According to him, such high levies threaten farmers’ livelihoods and food security among border communities.

Speaking to this medium, Suwaneh said he learned of the issue in early May 2025 and conducted his own investigation by engaging…