Tag: soldiers

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Mali court sentences 46 Ivorian soldiers to 20 years in prison

A court in Mali has sentenced 46 Ivorian troops whose detention in Mali sparked a diplomatic row between the two countries to 20 years in prison, the public prosecutor said Friday. Three women soldiers among the original group detained in July, and who were freed in early September, were sentenced […]

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Senegal launches probe into disappearance of 2 soldiers in Dakar

Senegal has on Tuesday launched an investigation into the disappearance of two soldiers, Chief Warrant Officer Didier Badji, a Gendarmerie officer and Sergeant Fulbert Sambou of the Military Intelligence Unit. Chief Warrant Officer Didier Badji, on duty at the General State Inspection, and Sergeant Fulbert Sambou, of the Military Intelligence […]

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GAF graduates over 200 recruits

Public Statement from GAF: THE GAMBIA ARMED FORCES GRADUATES OVER 200 RECRUITS IN A COLOURFUL CEREMONY HELD AT THE FAJARA BARRACKS PARADE GROUND The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Thursday 13th October 2022, held a passing out parade for GAF Recruit Intake 37 in a colourful ceremony held at the […]

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UDP mourns fallen State Guard soldiers

UDP Condolence Message The United Democratic Party is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic motor vehicle accident involving the personnel of the State Guard, part of the Presidential Convoy. On behalf the National Executive Committee, the Central Committee and on my own behalf we express our deepest condolences for […]