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ACDHRS officials discuss transnational organised crime

Transnational organised crime a vicious threat to peace and security – ACDHRS Hannah Forster

Chief EditorJuly 21, 2025July 21, 202507 mins

The Executive Director of the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies has proclaimed that transnational organised crimes have serious human rights violations that must be combatted. “Transnational organised crime (TOC) is a vicious threat to peace, security and sustainable development. Wherever it occurs, it fundamentally requires actions and collaborative efforts,” Executive Director Hannah…

ECOWAS officials at Standby Force training

ECOWAS endorses Regional Standby Force Training Policy to boost peace operations and security in West Africa

Press ReleaseJuly 21, 2025July 21, 202505 mins

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed a groundbreaking training policy aimed at transforming its Standby Force into a fully operational mechanism for peace support operations and regional security. This milestone was achieved during a two-day high-level Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting held from 16 to 17 July 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. Organised…

Regional Gender Officer highlights Gambia’s National Action Plan on Women and Security

Ismaila SonkoJuly 14, 2025July 14, 202504 mins

Kaddy Janneh, Regional Gender Officer for the West Coast Region and Focal Person for the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda at the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, has delivered a comprehensive presentation on the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of The Gambia’s National Action Plan (NAP) on WPS. The presentation was…

Local community member aids GPF to strengthen security at Sankandi, LRR

Ismaila SonkoJuly 12, 2025July 12, 202501 mins

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Momodou Sowe, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, received a donated vehicle on behalf of the Gambia Police Force for the Sankandi Police Post at Kiang West, Lower River Region. The vehicle was formally handed over by Amadou Kambi, CEO of Masireh Healthcare Clinic, a registered medical NGO. During the…

Gender ministry, partners conduct training for trainers on Women and Security Agenda

Ismaila SonkoJuly 10, 2025July 10, 202503 mins

Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Fatou Kinteh, on Wednesday 9 July officiated the opening ceremony of a five-day Training of Trainers Workshop on Monitoring and Reporting on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, utilizing the Continental Results Framework. The training is jointly organised by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social…

Over 16,000 ecstasy pills seized at Banjul Airport, border

Jankey TourayJune 17, 2025June 17, 202502 mins

In a major interdiction, Gambian authorities at Banjul International Airport have arrested a Brazilian national carrying a record haul of 16,190 ecstasy pills and 100 more with a Senegalese at the borderline. This is the second major interception within a month by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG), according to reports. The DLEAG officials on…

Guard our seas or lose our future – Navy chief warns Gambia’s maritime defenders

Jankey TourayJune 13, 2025June 13, 202505 mins

In a powerful address to naval personnel, Mamat O.A. Cham, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), delivered a blunt message that Gambia’s economic survival and national security hinge entirely on the Navy’s vigilance at its key coastal outposts. The CDS framed the mission of bases like Tanji, Kalagi, and Barra as nothing less than guarding…

ECOWAS Defence Chiefs meet to strengthen regional security at 43rd Ordinary Meeting in Abuja

Yahya JawoMarch 16, 2025March 16, 202505 mins

The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) has successfully concluded a 3-day meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, aimed at reinforcing the region’s commitment to enhancing security and military cooperation. The meeting, which took place from March 11 to 13, 2025, brought together top military leaders from across West Africa to address pressing security challenges…

GPF, sister security forces partake in first-ever law enforcement torch run

Ismaila SonkoFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 202503 mins

The Gambia Police Force has joined sister security agencies together with students and individuals to participate in the First Edition of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), organised by Special Olympics Gambia on February 14, 2025. The event began with the symbolic lighting of the torch by Her Excellency the First Lady, Madam Fatoumata Bah…

Gambians express dissatisfaction over conduct of security forces at Senegambia beach

Ismaila BahJanuary 24, 2025January 24, 202509 mins

Many concerned Gambians have voiced their dissatisfaction regarding the actions of security forces at the Senegambia beach, who have been denying them access to the beach and its vicinity. This restriction is viewed as unlawful and a serious violation of their fundamental rights and freedoms as guaranteed by the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia. Section…