On October 2nd, 2024 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (UN PBF), United Nation Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN OHCHR), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Office of National Security (ONS), has launched a project aimed at […]
On September 10th, key stakeholders from security institutions, government bodies, and international partners convened at Metzy Hotel for a crucial discussion on developing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the implementation of Gambia’s National Security Sector Coordination Model (NSSCM). The event, organized by the Office of National Security (ONS) in collaboration with the Geneva Centre
On September 10th, key stakeholders from security institutions, government bodies, and international partners convened at Metzy Hotel for a crucial discussion on developing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the implementation of Gambia’s National Security Sector Coordination Model (NSSCM). The event, organized by the Office of National Security (ONS) in collaboration with the Geneva Centre
On September 12th, The Gambia Police Force Female Network’s Chairwoman and 3 of her Executive members paid a courtesy call to the National Security Adviser (NSA) Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng, at the Office of National Securiety (ONS) headquarters, Banjul, statehouse. Mr. Jeng welcomed the team and took the team through the mandate of Office of National
The Office of National Security (ONS) convene a robust discussion with representatives from the Geneva Center for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) regarding the implementing of the National Security Sector Coordination Model (NSSCM) for The Gambia’s security services, on Wednesday, 25 July 2024. The meeting took place at the ONS Headquarters State House, Banjul. On behalf
The Directorate of Joint Assessment at the Office of National Security recently conducted a regional tour to establish and operationalize regional security offices across the country. The team was led by the Director of Joint assessment Lamin Jatta. The main purpose of the tour was to deliver much needed furniture and other office equipment to
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The National Security Bill and the Vetting Bill have successfully passed their second readings on last Monday in the National Assembly and are now advancing to the committee stage. Members of the National Assembly will soon vote to decide the future of these critical legislative measures. Attorney General and Minister of Justice’s Remarks Addressing the
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The Out-going Director General of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Bakary Gassama and his successor Demba Ceesay, on Thursday paid a courtesy call to the National Security Adviser (NSA) Abubakarr S. Jeng at the Office of National Security (ONS) in Banjul. The courtesy call was used as an opportunity by the Out-going Director General Bakary
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The Office of National Security, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Management Development Institute (MDI), has successfully concluded a significant training program focused on capacity building, leadership, and change management for security personnel and public service staff. The Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA), Mr. Omar B. Bojang, in his opening
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By [Ridhwana Ahmad Sinayoko] The Gambia has taken a significant step forward in its security sector reform with the launch of a comprehensive communication strategy, designed to enhance transparency and build public trust. This initiative is a critical component of the National Security Policy formulated in 2019, which aims to align the country’s security practices
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