The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, successfully concluded a month-long Counter Terrorism Training of Trainers (TOT) Course for the Gambia National Army (GNA), graduating 21 personnel. The closing ceremony was held at the Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) in Fajara and presided over by the Commander of GNA, Brigadier General…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Mamat O.A Cham, has issued a strong call for immediate action to address the significant gaps in soldiers’ welfare and their living and working conditions. He criticised systemic failures and complacency during his final leg of a nationwide tour of military installations at the Joint Defence Headquarters in Banjul….
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Friday, 23 May 2025, held a decoration ceremony for over 40 Officers at Defence Headquarters in Banjul. The event, graced by the Minister of Defence, Brigadier General (Rtd) Serign Modou Njie, celebrated Officer Cadets, Junior and Senior Officers promoted to the ranks of Second Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, and…
Lieutenant General Mamat O.A Cham, The Gambia’s Chief of Defence Staff, has pledged swift action to resolve critical challenges facing security forces during an immersive tour of military camps. Visiting frontline bases in Njogon, Kerr Pate, Farafenni, and Lamin Koto, CDS Cham confronted first-hand struggles such as overcrowded barracks, shortages of combat uniforms and boots,…
In a bid to reinforce discipline and accountability, General Sait Njie, Commander of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), has launched a stringent crackdown on soldiers involved in reckless driving and partisan social media activities. The announcement was made during his nationwide tour of military camps on Monday, May 13, 2025, underscoring a zero-tolerance policy towards…
