Momodou S. Jallow

Story: THE GAMBIA ARMED FORCES HELD THE BIGGEST MILITARY DRILLS IN RECENT YEARS TO DISPLAY COMBAT READINESS. AROUND SEVEN HUNDRED TROOPS TOOK PART IN THE FIVE DAY OPERATIONS, CODE -NAMED EXERCISE KANSALA 2024 WHICH THE ARMY HIGH COMMAND SAY FORMED PART OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY SECTOR REFORM. THE DRILL WAS SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED BY THE PARTICIPATING TROOPS SHOWCASING THE GAMBIA ARMED FORCES' COMBAT READINESS IN A RARE PUBLIC DISPLAY BUT THE KEY QUESTION IS HOW EQUIPPED THE MILITARY TO DEFEND THE COUNTRY FROM A POSSIBLE FOREIGN ATTACK OR INSURGENCY.

Published in: October 24, 2025