Gambia: Barrow Appoints Maj Gen Ousman Gomez As Acting Army Chief After CDS Resignation

President Adama Barrow has appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as Acting Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces, effective immediately, following the resignation of… Read more »

West Africa: Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara Killed During Coordinated Attacks

Mali's Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara. has been killed during coordinated attacks on military sites nationwide, sources told Al Jazeera. Read more »

Gambia: Gaf Commissions Gambia's First-Ever Home-Trained Officer Cadets

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Wednesday conducted a passing out parade for the country's first-ever batch of officer cadets trained entirely within GAF. Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Tells New Officer Cadets to Place Nation's Interest Above Self

His Excellency Adama Barrow, president of the Republic of The Gambia and Commander-in-Chief of the Gambia Armed Forces has told newly trained officer cadets to exercise the highest… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Safely Returns 10 Citizens From Iran

The Government of the Republic of The Gambia hereby informs the public that ten (10) Gambian nationals have safely returned to the country following their evacuation from the… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Man Reportedly Wounded, Horse Shot Dead By Senegalese Officer

Ngum Bajan, a native of Njoben village in the Lower Fulladou West District of the Central River Region, was reportedly injured after a Senegalese forestry officer allegedly opened… Read more »

Africa: Reassurance and Resilience a Lesson From the UAE the World

In moments of global uncertainty, the true character of a nation is revealed not merely through its strength, but through its wisdom, compassion, and unity. In the ongoing regional… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Expresses Concern Over Tension in Middle East

The Government of the Republic of The Gambia notes with concern the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Read more »

Gambia: Hon Gibba Urges GAF to Restore Checkpoint Accord As Safety Fears Rise

The National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala, Hon. Almameh Gibba, has urged the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) to restore what he described as an agreed safety arrangement at the… Read more »

Gambia: Interior Minister Lays Down Hard Line On Security Reform

The Minister for Interior, Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, issued a firm and uncompromising call to the country's security services at the annual security sector retreat to embrace reform,… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Welcomes New Ecomig Force Commander

His Excellency President Adama Barrow bid farewell to outgoing ECOMIG Commander Col. Ndiagne DIOUF and welcomed the incoming Force Commander Aliou TINE at the State House. Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Hails Religious Harmony, Urges National Renewal

President Adama Barrow on Tuesday night used his 2025 Christmas broadcast to urge Gambians to uphold unity, compassion and service, describing the country as a beacon of religious… Read more »

Gambia: Peace Corps Gambia Swears in 30 New Volunteers

Peace Corps The Gambia on Tuesday held a swearing-in ceremony for 30 new cohorts from United States specialising in agriculture, health and education at a ceremony held at its… Read more »

Gambia: YMCA Gambia Wraps Up Landmark Peace Project

YMCA The Gambia officially concluded the "Work for Peace" project with a ceremony held at its premises. Read more »

West Africa: Wanep Holds AGM, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace & Good Governance

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-The Gambia) recently successfully held its General Assembly Meeting at the NaNA Conference Hall in Kanifing, bringing together… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Says Jammeh's Audio Announcements Threat to Gambia's Peace

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has considered the audio pronouncements of Yahya Jammeh, former President of The Gambia as a threat to peace and security as… Read more »

Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - A Time for Justice, Act On TRRC Findings

Mr President, The Gambia's path to healing and reconciliation requires making sure that every crime committed during the Jammeh-era are accounted for. It is evident that the Truth,… Read more »

Gambia: Police Continue Strengthening Daily Visibility Patrols Nationwide

The Gambia Police Force continues strengthening daily visibility patrols across the country as part of sustained efforts to enhance public safety, deter criminal activity, and… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Calls for Honest Teaching of African Warriors' History in Colonial Wars

At the solemn commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the 'Thiaroye Massacre' of World War II veterans in Senegal, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, commended his Senegalese… Read more »

Gambia: UNDP, Ons Train Stakeholders to Advance Gender Equality in Security Sector

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its 'Security Sector Reform project' and The Gambia's Office of National Security (ONS) have launched a three-day… Read more »

Gambia: State Opposes Ex-Soldier's Bail Application, Says Condition Treatable in Gambia

The State, represented by State Counsel Jobarteh, yesterday urged the High Court to reject the bail application filed by Abdoulie Sanyang, a former soldier of the Gambia Armed… Read more »

Gambia: Security Institutions Trained On SSR to Strengthen Peace, Accountability

In an effort to strengthen peace and accountability in the country, The Gambia has taken a giant step forward in strengthening the Security Sector Reform (SSR) agenda with the… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Swears Defence Minister, Auditor-General, Deputy Ombudsman

His Excellency President Adama Barrow on Monday, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the Minister for Defense, Honourable Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Auditor-General, Amadou… Read more »

Gambia: Ballistic Report Confirms Deadly Weapons - 3 Foreign Nationals to Be Prosecuted

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has completed a ballistic examination of firearms seized during a recent high-profile drug operation involving an Indian and two Bissau Guineans. The… Read more »

West Africa: National Security Training Sparks Call for Inclusive Reform

The Office of National Security (ONS), in partnership with the ECOWAS Regional Security Division, concluded a five-day training on Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSGR) on… Read more »