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Gambian Soldier Shines as Best Allied Student in Nigerian Leadership Course

Awa Colley January 9, 2025

Gambiaj.com – (Fajara, The Gambia) – Warrant Officer Class Two (WOII) Badjie Haruna of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has returned to The Gambia after excelling in a rigorous five-month Leadership and Management Course at the Warrant Officers’ Academy of the Nigerian Army in Jaji, Kaduna. Notably, WOII Badjie was awarded the Best Allied/Foreign Student accolade, distinguishing himself among peers from various nations.

Gambia and Senegal Navies Partner in Joint Patrol to Bolster Maritime Security

Frederic Tendeng December 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a robust demonstration of regional cooperation, the navies of The Gambia and Senegal successfully conducted a joint maritime patrol on December 28, 2024, within The Gambia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Chad Breaks Off Military Pact With France; Senegal Wants French Troops Out

Frederic Tendeng November 29, 2024

Chad’s government abruptly ended a defense cooperation agreement with former colonial power France, issuing the unexpected announcement just a few hours after a meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries.

Gambia and Senegal Armed Forces Conduct New Joint Patrols for Border Security

Mamudu Wann November 26, 2024

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and their Senegalese counterparts have successfully concluded the second joint border patrol aimed at bolstering peace, security, and cooperation between the two nations.

US, Gambian Armed Forces Strengthen Military Ties Through Professional Exchange

Frederic Tendeng September 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Soldiers from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) engaged in a week-long professional military exchange with the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) from Aug. 12-16.

U.S. Army and Gambia Armed Forces Strengthen Military Ties Through Professional Exchange

Frederic Tendeng August 20, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Soldiers from the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) participated in a week-long professional military exchange with the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) from August 12-16. The exchange was focused on enhancing military cooperation and sharing expertise on critical areas such as the Inspector General (IG) system and rule of law, aiming to build stronger ties between the two nations.

Collusion with MFDC – Dakar Military Tribunal Tries Soldiers Accused of Treason

Frederic Tendeng July 4, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Three Senegalese soldiers will stand trial before the Military Tribunal of Dakar. Adjutant I. Sagna, Sergeant-Chief P. Badji, and Private First Class S. Coly are accused of serious offenses, including endangering state security, compromising national defense

Former ECOMIG Commander’s Appointment as Senegal’s New Army Chief Faces Legal Challenge

Frederic Tendeng May 29, 2024

In a recent development, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed General Magatte Ndiaye, the former commander of the Gambia’s ECOWAS Intervention Force (ECOMIG), as the new Chief of Staff of the Senegalese Army.

CDS Cham – ‘We Won’t Allow Senegal’s Instability to Take Root in Gambia’

Frederic Tendeng May 22, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BWIAM) – The Chief of Defense Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) Lt. Gen. Mamat O. Cham, during a visit to the Senegalese contingent stationed in the Foni Kansala District, emphasized the mutual commitment between the Gambia and Senegal to maintaining peace and stability.

Gambia Military Chief Calls for Increased Security Collaboration

Frederic Tendeng May 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KERR PATEH) – Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), emphasized the importance of collaboration between security services during his nationwide tour of military installations. General Cham stressed that cooperation is vital in maintaining the country’s peace and stability.

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