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Ahead of OIC, Gambian police trained on public order mgt.
Gambian police have concluded a two weeks training with three Turkish instructors on public order management on Friday.
The 30 paramilitary officials who benefited from the training were handed their certificates at the paramilitary…
Gambia Armed Forces agriculture project must be stopped
By Madi Jobarteh
The announcement by State House on April 8 that the Gambia Armed Forces intends to embark on a large-scale agricultural production in partnership with an American company must be stopped immediately in the interest of…
Turkey plays key role in Gambia military training
Turkey has given training to Gambian troops and provided military equipment and logistic support to tiny West African nation, a top Turkish military official said.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency in the Gambian capital Banjul, Col. Nihat…
Investigation into Gach’s gun importation exonerated the company
The Gambian police said on Monday that the Gach security company’s importation of the guns were done with the parameters of legality.
The police said on Monday that the Gach Security Company, a company that is being investigated for…
Pres. Barrow’s statement at Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa
Chairperson
Your Excellencies
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen
With warm greetings from The Gambia, I thank you for inviting me to participate in the 5th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security.
This event is quite timely…
President Barrow receives ECOWAS report on weapons assessment in Gambia
President Adama Barrow on Monday received the ECOWAS report on assessment of weapons and small arms in the country, following the departure of former President Yahya Jammeh.
The exercise, which was conducted by the sub-regional group in…
Turkey to strengthen Gambia’s security ahead of OIC
Senior police officers from the Turkish Police Academy have arrived in the Gambia to help the small nation strengthen its security ahead of the summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
The four officers met with country’s top…
‘We’ve not taken over security at State House’— CDS Kinteh
The Chief of Defense Staff Lt General Massaneh Kinteh has refuted claims that the soldiers have now taken over the security at the State House.
Since the regime change in December 2016, the new government led by President Adama Barrow…
GAF high command on tour to assess country’s security installations
The top command of the Gambia Armed Forces have commenced a nationwide tour on Monday to assess the country’s major security installations.
The team of Gambian military leaders led by Lt. General Masanneh Kinteh will also meet the high…