{"id":89623,"date":"2025-11-07T17:19:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/imctc-gambia-launch-joint-counterterrorism-training-program"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:20:31","slug":"imctc-gambia-launch-joint-counterterrorism-training-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/imctc-gambia-launch-joint-counterterrorism-training-program","title":{"rendered":"IMCTC, Gambia Launch Joint Counterterrorism Training Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Islamic Military Counterterrorism Coalition (IMCTC), in partnership with the Government of The Gambia Wednesday launched a 15-day military counterterrorism training program.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The training program was designed to strengthen the operational capacity of the Gambian Armed Forces and enhance regional security cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The training, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Bijilo, marks the beginning of an intensive capacity-building initiative under IMCTC\u2019s strategic program \u201cKafaa.\u201d It brings together field operations commanders, officers, and security experts for hands-on sessions in counterterrorism strategy, intelligence coordination, and crisis response.<\/p>\n<p>In his keynote address, Defense Minister Baboucarr Ismaila Joof described the training as a \u201ctimely and vital investment\u201d in The Gambia\u2019s national security framework.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo nation, regardless of size or resources, is immune to the dangers of terrorism,\u201d Minister Joof said. \u201cThis partnership demonstrates our collective commitment to peace, stability, and the protection of our people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>IMCTC Secretary-General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi commended The Gambia\u2019s leadership and reaffirmed the coalition\u2019s commitment to supporting its member states through practical training and strategic cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTerrorism today knows no borders \u2014 its impact is global, and so must be our response,\u201d Al-Moghedi said. \u201cThrough initiatives like Kafaa, we aim to equip national forces with the knowledge and readiness to anticipate, prevent, and counter these threats before they escalate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He further stressed the coalition\u2019s mission to promote joint learning and shared expertise across nations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur approach at IMCTC is not just about military strength, but also unity of purpose and shared responsibility,\u201d Al-Moghedi added. \u201cWhen we train together, we build trust \u2014 and trust is the foundation of lasting peace and security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Officials say the training aligns with The Gambia\u2019s broader security sector reform agenda and its commitment to professionalizing the armed forces. By the end of the program, participants are expected to return to their units better prepared to respond to complex security challenges within the Sahel and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The launch ceremony attracted senior defense officials, IMCTC representatives, and members of the diplomatic corps, all praising the initiative as a milestone in regional collaboration and a firm step toward collective resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Islamic Military Counterterrorism Coalition (IMCTC), in partnership with the Government of The Gambia Wednesday launched a 15-day military counterterrorism training program. The training program was designed to strengthen the operational capacity of the Gambian Armed Forces and enhance regional security cooperation. 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