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NAM Gibba Calls Demolition of Foni Army Barracks Fence an Attack on Gambia’s Sovereignty
Almameh Gibba, Member of the National Assembly (NAM)
By Makutu Manneh
Hon. Almameh Gibba, the National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala and a member of the National Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee, has condemned the…
National Security Adviser Says Recent Violent Crimes Do Not Signal a Breakdown of Peace in The…
Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng, National Security Adviser
By Makutu Manneh
National Security Adviser Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng said recent incidents of knife attacks and armed robberies should not be interpreted as evidence that The Gambia…
President Barrow Announces Import Levy to Finance Security Sector Reform, Targets D1.2 Billion in…
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has announced the introduction of a new levy on imported goods to finance security sector reform, saying the measure is expected to generate approximately D1.2…
“Every Promotion Brings Greater Responsibility to Serve the Country,” Prisons DG Tells 188 Newly…
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Prisons Service on Friday promoted and decorated 188 officers during a ceremony at its headquarters, with officials describing the exercise as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism,…
IGP Says Crime in The Gambia Fell 7.29% in First Quarter of 2026
Seedy Mukhtar Touray, IGP.
By Seedy Jobe
Crime in The Gambia declined by 7.29 percent during the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year, Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar Touray said on Wednesday,…
President Barrow Names Major General Ousman Gomez as Chief of Defence Staff
Major General Ousman Gomez, Chief of Defence Staff
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as the Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces, confirming him in the country's highest…
Environment Minister Calls Recent Killings a ‘Great Concern,’ Citing Media and…
Rohey John Manjang, The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources,
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia's Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, said Friday that a recent spate…
Hon. Yahya Gassama Calls for Urgent Action Amid Rising Violent Crime in The Gambia
Hon. Yahya Gassama, National Assembly Member for Kiang East
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Member for Kiang East, Hon. Yahya Gassama, has called for urgent national action to address the growing incidence of homicide and…
Government Plans 2,000-Capacity Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility in Brikama Nyambikala.
Abdoulie Sanyang, Minister of Interior
By Seedy Jobe
The Government of The Gambia is finalizing plans for the construction of a modern 2,000-capacity correctional and rehabilitation facility in Brikama Nyambikala, a project aimed at…
Defence Chief Accused of Nepotism in Son’s Military Cadet Placement
Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
By Staff Writer
Sergeant Modou Saine, former personal assistant to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat O.…