Foreign ministry dismisses claims government asked Senegal for help over coronavirus

By Fatou Camara II

The Gambia government has not made any request for assistance from Senegal, ministry of foreign affairs spokesman has said.

Senegalese media reported on Friday the government has asked Senegal for support in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in the country. The Gambia reportedly asked for Senegal’s help alongside Mauritania.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not make any request for assistance nor has it forwarded any request for assistance from any Ministry or institution in The Gambia to Senegal,” Foreign Ministry’s Spokesman Saikou Ceesay said.