The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has refuted local news publications alleging that some of its officers are being chased by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for stealing $800,000 meant to be allowances for peacekeeping troops in The Gambia. According to a statement by GAF, there are no […]
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New ICIJ report indicts Mohammed Bazzi – When Honorary Consul is the shield for terror financiers, arms and drug traffickers!
Honorary consuls are meant to foster ties between countries. But criminals and others accused of exploiting the position have infiltrated their ranks according to the latest report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and ProPublica. The report identified at least 500 current and former Honorary Consuls who have been […]
Insecurity in West Africa – ECOWAS experts call for more synergy
Security experts from the West Africa sub-region, have called on governments in the 15 member states, to work together in addressing the challenges bedeviling the various countries. The experts who are members of the Security Watch Africa Initiative made their position known at a one-day annual conference and awards held […]
3 Gambian police officers graduate with Masters of Arts Security Management in Turkey
ASP Fatou Fofana, Vincent Demba, and Muhammed Lamin Camara have graduated with Masters of Arts in Security Management from the Turkish National Police Academy. The officers were part of 70 graduating officers in Ankara on Tuesday, 1st November 2022. The graduation graced by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey included […]