The Islamic Military Counterterrorism Coalition and the Gambian government initiated a 15-day security training program on November 5 at Bijilo's Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. This exercise, part of IMCTC's Kafaa initiative, aims to boost national defense capabilities and regional counterterrorism coordination through specialized instruction for military personnel.
Defense Minister Baboucarr Ismaila Joof called the collaboration essential for safeguarding citizens, noting that terrorist threats affect all nations regardless of size. IMCTC Secretary-General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi emphasized shared responsibility in combating transnational terrorism, stating that joint training builds trust and operational readiness. Gambian officials linked the program to ongoing armed forces modernization efforts.
Participants will study intelligence sharing, crisis management, and strategic response tactics. The event drew high-level defense representatives and diplomats who praised it as significant progress in West African security partnerships. Completion is expected to enhance Gambian forces' ability to address complex threats across the Sahel region while reinforcing professional military standards. This marks a concrete step in The Gambia's broader security sector reforms.
Defense Minister Baboucarr Ismaila Joof called the collaboration essential for safeguarding citizens, noting that terrorist threats affect all nations regardless of size. IMCTC Secretary-General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi emphasized shared responsibility in combating transnational terrorism, stating that joint training builds trust and operational readiness. Gambian officials linked the program to ongoing armed forces modernization efforts.
Participants will study intelligence sharing, crisis management, and strategic response tactics. The event drew high-level defense representatives and diplomats who praised it as significant progress in West African security partnerships. Completion is expected to enhance Gambian forces' ability to address complex threats across the Sahel region while reinforcing professional military standards. This marks a concrete step in The Gambia's broader security sector reforms.
