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Chief of Defence Cham Warns Against Indiscipline in the Army, Pledges Transformation

Frederic Tendeng May 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (FARAFENNI) – Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, the Chief of Defence of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), issued a stern warning against indiscipline within the army, emphasizing that ‘indiscipline and disloyalty will not be compromised’. The country’s army chief made these remarks during a visit to the 2 Infantry Battalion in Farafenni as part of his countrywide tour of military installations.

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Gambian Leaders Commemorate Sir Dawda Jawara’s Centenary with Tree Planting Ceremony

Frederic Tendeng May 16, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Amidst solemn tributes and heartfelt reminiscences, dignitaries and parliamentarians gathered at The Gambia’s National Assembly to honor the centenary of the late first President, Sir Dawda Jawara. The Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organization (KairaCLO) led a poignant tree planting exercise as a symbolic gesture of respect and remembrance for his profound contributions to the nation.

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Swiss Court Sentences Ousman Sonko to 20 Years for Crimes Against Humanity in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng May 15, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BELINZONA) – The Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona has sentenced Ousman Sonko, a former Yahya Jammeh’s Minister of Interior, to 20 years in prison. The judgment sanctions the highest case involving serious allegations against a former high-ranking official from Yahya Jammeh’s regime. The judgment, delivered by a three-judge panel, pertains to a criminal proceeding by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland and private claimants against Sonko.

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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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Gambia Armed Forces Join Regional Maritime Exercise to Boost Security and Cooperation

Frederic Tendeng May 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Armed Forces are actively participating in Exercise Obangame Express (OE), one of three African regional “Express” series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet (NAVEUR-NAVAF-SIXTHFLT). This exercise aims to enable partner and allied forces to collaborate and enhance collective maritime law enforcement capabilities, bolster national and regional security in West Africa, and foster greater interoperability among U.S., African, and multinational partners.

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