Senegal’s Admiral Oumar Wade Honors SENBATT 9 for Pivotal Role in Gambian Stability In a high-profile diplomatic and military gesture on Friday, May 15, 2026, Admiral Oumar Wade, the Chief of General Staff of the Senegalese Armed Forces (CEMGA), formally honored the members of SENBATT 9. The recognition comes as the Senegalese battalion continues its … Read more
Anticipation Builds as Astronomical Estimates Point to March 21st for Eid al-Fitr in Morocco Morocco is preparing for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, with initial astronomical calculations suggesting a potential date of Saturday, March 21, 2026. But, as is tradition in the North African kingdom, the final determination … Read more
A significant leadership transition has occurred within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mission in The Gambia, known as ECOMIG. Colonel Ndiagne Diouf has concluded his command, with Colonel Aliou Tine assuming the role during a formal handover ceremony at ECOMIG headquarters in Bakau. The ceremony itself was a notable gathering, bringing together … Read more