Gambia Armed Forces - Wikipedia
The Gambia Armed Forces, also known as the Armed Forces of The Gambia, [4] consists of three branches: the Gambia National Army (GNA), the Gambia Navy, and the Republican National Guard (RNG).
ECOWAS military intervention in the Gambia - Wikipedia
The ECOWAS military intervention in the Gambia or the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (abbreviated ECOMIG) [14] – initially code-named Operation Restore Democracy – is a military intervention in The Gambia by several member states of …
GAMBIA ARMED FORCES – Serving the nation with pride
Jan 18, 2021 · The Mandates of The Gambia Armed Forces as written in constitution are to defend and preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Gambia, to aid civil Authorities during emergencies and national disasters; to engage in productive activities such as agriculture, engineering, health and education for the development of the Gambia.
The Gambia - Wikipedia
The military tradition of The Gambia can be traced to The Gambia Regiment of the British Army, that existed from 1901 to 1958 and fought in World War I and World War II. In 2017, Gambia signed the UN treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons .
Defence Headquarters – GAMBIA ARMED FORCES
The Defence Headquarters manages the day to day running of the Gambia Armed Forces.The department is controlled by the Minister of Defence and His Excellency the President of the Republic of the Gambia who holds the ministerial portfolio.
How the Gambia Army was founded
Feb 24, 2017 · How We Built the Gambia Army, Trevor Stewart, Author House, 2016, 104 pages. In early 1984, 33 years ago the PPP regime of President Alhagi Sir Dawda Jawara sought the support of the British to help star a national army.
The last warrior of Africa’s ‘Forgotten Army’: Gambia and WWII
Nov 14, 2021 · The last warrior of Africa’s ‘Forgotten Army’: Gambia and WWII. Ebou Janha, 102, is the only surviving veteran of 1 Gambia Regiment, which fought for the British against Japanese troops in...
Gambia: Army Chief Aims to Transform GAF - allAfrica.com
The Chief of Defence Staff, Yakuba Drammeh, said his vision is to transform the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) to an apolitical entity.
Gambia, The - The World Factbook
Oct 3, 2024 · Gambian Armed Forces (GAF; aka Armed Forces of the Gambia): the Gambian National Army (GNA), Gambia Navy, Gambia Air Force, Republican National Guard (2024) note: the National Guard is responsible for VIP protection, riot control, and presidential security; the Gambia Police Force under the Ministry of Interior maintains internal security
Gambia foils alleged coup attempt, arrests four soldiers
Dec 21, 2022 · Gambian authorities have foiled a military coup attempt and arrested four soldiers plotting to overthrow President Adama Barrow's administration, the government said on Wednesday.