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GPF Officers prepare for UN peacekeeping mission

Gambia police officers ready for first UN Peacekeeping Mission

Yahya JawoAugust 25, 2025August 25, 202503 mins

The Gambia Police Force has taken a historic step as its first batch of officers prepares to serve on United Nations peacekeeping missions abroad. After three weeks of intensive training, the officers are now set to join global efforts in promoting peace and security. The training, held from 4 to 25 August and coordinated by…

ECOWAS experts meet in Abuja to strengthen logistics for peacekeeping operations

Yahya JawoFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 202503 mins

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced a five-day Governmental Experts Meeting in Abuja to validate the Logistics Concept and Depot Policies for the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF). The meeting, which runs from February 24 to 28, 2025, aims to enhance logistics coordination and deployment efficiency for regional peace support missions. Speaking…