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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 23502, member: 2262"]
New Leader Takes Helm of West African Force in Gambia.

A fresh face stepped up to lead the peace mission in The Gambia. Colonel Ndiangne Diouf became the new boss of ECOMIG forces at a bright ceremony in Fajara.

The old commander, Colonel Babucarr Touray, passed him the flag after he had served one year. Many key people came to watch, like the defense minister and the head of ECOWAS.

Esther Lilian French, who runs ECOWAS in The Gambia, praised both men. She thanked Touray for his work over the past year. She said the job helped make him better at what he does.

The peace team kept things stable under Touray, French said. She gave credit to the Gambian army and police for their help. French also thanked President Adama Barrow for making their work easier.

Diouf felt proud to take charge. He wants to work hand in hand with Gambian forces. His team plans to train with local troops and keep peace at home.

The new leader cares about the people here. He wants to build on the good ties his friends made before him. Peace matters most to him, not just in The Gambia but across West Africa.

The switch marks a smooth change in power. Both men got praise for putting peace first. Their work helps keep The Gambia safe and calm.
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