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IMCTC Launches Counterterrorism Training Program in The Gambia
Minister of Defense and the Secretary General of the IMCTC
By Fatou Sillah
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), under the patronage of The Gambia’s Minister of Defence, on Wednesday launched a 15-day…
Essa Faal Says Barrow Keeps ECOMIG in Gambia Out of Fear of Jammeh
Essa Faal -Leader APP-Sobeya
By Fatou Sillah
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of APP Sobeya, has accused President Adama Barrow of maintaining the presence of ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) out of fear of former president Yahya…
Mansakonko Chairman, Says Foreign Troops at State House Threaten Gambia’s Sovereignty
Landing B. Sanneh, Chairman of the Mansakonko Area Council
By Fatou Sillah
The Chairman of the Mansakonko Area Council, Landing B. Sanneh, has raised concerns about the continued presence of ECOWAS and Senegalese forces in The…
Gambia and Kenya Deepen Military Cooperation
By Makutu Manneh
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, on Tuesday, 7th October 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) of Kenya, General…
Gambia Navy Seizes Two Vessels in Joint Operation Against Illegal Fishing
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Navy, in partnership with regional counterparts, has intercepted and detained two vessels engaged in illegal fishing within Gambian waters.
The arrests took place between September 18 and 20, 2025,…
Pathieu Biachia Security Company Limited Graduates 22 Security Personnel
By Makutu Manneh
Four Gambian returnees have transformed their once uncertain migration journeys into an inspiring success story by establishing Pathieu Biachia Security Company Limited. The company, founded by Moses Gomez, Pierre…
National Assembly Committee Warns of Strained Security Institutions
Seedy SK Njie, National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Defense and Security chairperson
By Fatou Sillah
A parliamentary committee has called for sweeping reforms to The Gambia’s security institutions, warning that understaffing,…
Interior Minister Clarifies Issuance of Gambian ID Cards Abroad
Abdoulie Sanyang, Minister of Interior
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, has explained the government’s decision to issue national identity cards to Gambians living abroad, describing it as both a legal…
Interior Minister Assures Transparent & Peaceful Elections In 2026
Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, The Minister of Interior
Photo Caption: Abdoulie Sanyang, Minister of Interior
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, has assured Gambians that the government is taking…
Gambia Police Force Vows to Crack Down on Criminal Enterprises
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has announced a renewed and uncompromising commitment to dismantling criminal enterprises operating within the country. In a strongly worded statement, the…