Adama Barrow has officially bid farewell to the Senegalese contingent of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), marking the end of their deployment after several years supporting peace and stability in The Gambia. During a ceremony at the State House, President Barrow presented certificates to the departing soldiers and officers, praising their professionalism and dedication to maintaining security in the country. He noted that their presence had played a crucial role in protecting democratic institutions and preserving national stability. ECOMIG troops, led largely by neighboring Senegal, were deployed in 2017 following The Gambia’s political crisis after former President Yahya Jammeh refused to accept the results of the presidential election he lost to Barrow. The regional force intervened under the authority of ECOWAS to ensure a peaceful transfer of power and prevent further unrest.
Since then, the mission has supported security sector reforms, assisted national forces, and helped stabilize the country as it transitioned toward stronger democratic governance. President Barrow also thanked ECOWAS for its continued support and expressed appreciation to Bassirou Diomaye Faye for strengthening cooperation between Senegal and The Gambia. State Guard Battalion Commander Abdoulie Bah said the departing troops built strong cooperation with Gambian security forces and made a lasting contribution to national peace and stability.
