Politics (G)

On November 24, 2025, Deputy Inspector General of Police Demba Sowe met with a delegation from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College of Nigeria at the Police Headquarters in Banjul. The visit focused on enhancing community-led security strategies and promoting cross-border collaboration in West Africa. DIG Sowe emphasized the importance of shared policing experiences,

The Gambia Police Force trained Angolan police officers for UN deployments under the guidance of Assistant Superintendent Kabba Tamba from November 3 to 21, 2025, in Luanda. The training focused on specialized skills for UN field operations, with 22 participants from Angola and partner nations involved, emphasizing international collaboration. The program included modules on pre-deployment

IGP Seedy Mukhtar Touray met with Turkish Deputy Minister of Interior, Mr. Munir Karaloĝulu, on November 24 during the INTERPOL General Assembly in Marrakech. They discussed enhancing collaboration between The Gambia Police Force and the Turkish Ministry of Interior, emphasizing Türkiye’s support through specialized training for Gambian officers. Mr. Karaloĝulu expressed appreciation for The Gambia’s

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received Mr. Ousman Sowe, the Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), along with his delegation during their visit. They discussed the NHRC’s responsibilities and potential opportunities for collaboration, particularly in providing human rights training for SIS staff. Director Sowe addressed the progress of SIS reforms, including the establishment

Commissioner Mustapha Ndong, recently appointed as the Regional Commissioner for the Lower River Region, has initiated meetings with security forces and key stakeholders. He toured the Mansa Konko Police Intervention Unit Base on November 17, emphasizing discipline and professionalism, and assured officers of his support. On November 20, he visited the Chinese Road Construction Camp