Gambia

Feb- 2025 -

25 February

Senegalese soldiers members of ECOWAS forces (Economic Community of West African States) patrol in Barra, on January 22, 2017.

Senegal, Separatist Casamance Rebels Sign Peace Accord

Senegal's new government and pro-independence Casamance rebels in the country's south have signed an "important agreement" aimed at bringing definitive peace to a region that has endured four decades of conflict, broadcaster RTS said Monday.

Dec- 2022 -

28 December

Africa

Soldiers from the Gambia greet Ecowas troops in Farafenni

Staff Writer With AFP

Gambia Probes Coup Bid and Arrests More Soldiers

The Gambia set up an "investigative panel" and gave it 30 days to report back on last week's coup attempt.

Feb- 2022 -

14 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Seven Senegalese Soldiers Freed in The Gambia

Separatist rebels from Senegal's southern Casamance region handed over seven recently captured Senegalese soldiers in The Gambia.

1 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Rebels Kill 4 Senegalese Soldiers, Hold 7 Hostage in The Gambia

Separatist rebels have killed four Senegalese soldiers and are holding seven hostage after a clash between Senegal and The Gambia.

Jan- 2022 -

26 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Nine Senegalese Soldiers ‘Missing’ in The Gambia

Nine Senegalese soldiers serving in a regional peacekeeping force in The Gambia have gone "missing" during an operation against illegal timber traffickers.

24 January

Africa