Senegal and Gambia have announced a “definitive” agreement on their shared border following weeks of tension. The agreement, described as "clear and consensual," comes after high-level directives from both countries’ presidents prioritizing dialogue and cooperation. Joint activities to reaffirm and strengthen the southern border segment, from Touba Tranquil to Saré Yoro Guèye, will resume on August 15, 2026. The breakthrough resolves a long-standing dispute rooted in historical disagreements over the border's outline, security concerns related to the Casamance conflict, and instances of military intrusion. Recent tensions peaked on July 16th when Senegalese forces dismantled a fence at a Gambian military post in Bulock. Both nations’ border commission presidents were commended for their efforts in reaching this resolution.