More than 40 officers of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) received new ranks in a formal decoration ceremony held Friday, at Defence Headquarters in Banjul. The event marked a significant moment for the officers and their families, celebrating years of hard work, discipline, and service. The ceremony was attended by[Read More…]
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CDS Cham’s “Shoot On Sight” Order- Was It Legal?
While we all seem to have been pre-occupied these past few days with the controversy surrounding the disposal of the assets of former President Yahya Jammeh, we apparently failed to pay much heed to the order to “shoot on sight” armed robbers allegedly issued to the armed forces by no[Read More…]
Gambia Navy Intercepts Migrant Boat Carrying Over 100 People
The Gambia Navy on Thursday, intercepted a wooden boat carrying 114 suspected illegal migrants during a routine patrol in Gambian waters. The vessel was stopped in the early hours by the Navy patrol ship HSB SEADOG and escorted to the Naval Base in Banjul. Onboard were 97 men, 17 women,[Read More…]