Her Excellency Madam Namizata Sangare, Head of Mission and Special Representative of the ECOWAS Commission, made her first visit to the ECOMIG Force Headquarters in Bakau, The Gambia, on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
The visit was part of the Head of Mission’s familiarisation engagements.
On arrival at the Force Headquarters, Madam Sangare was received by Force Commander Col Aliou Tine and other staff officers of FHQ.
The visit also provided an opportunity for interaction with staff officers and an overview of the Mission’s operational responsibilities and achievements.
Discussions during the engagement focused on ECOMIG’s mandate, its operational activities and its continued collaboration with the Gambian authorities and security forces. The importance of professionalism, discipline, mutual respect and effective coordination in addressing emerging security challenges was also highlighted.
The Head of Mission commended the ECOMIG Force for its professionalism, dedication and commitment to the ECOWAS mandate. She underlined the importance of cooperation between ECOMIG, the Gambian authorities and the Gambia Armed Forces.
Madam Sangare also expressed appreciation for the efforts of contingents in humanitarian assistance, community development projects, medical assistance and social responsibilities given to communities in The Gambia, as outlined in the brief.
She showed concern about the challenges facing ECOMIG personnel.
Speaking on behalf of the officers and personnel of ECOMIG, the Force Commander congratulated Madam Sangare on her appointment and welcomed her to The Gambia.
He underscored ECOMIG’s commitment to the mandate entrusted to it, adding that the Mission has always worked closely with the Gambian security institutions to maintain a secure and stable environment, while supporting efforts to strengthen national security capacity and promote regional peace and stability.
The visit concluded with an expression of commitment to continued cooperation and collective efforts towards maintaining peace, security and stability in The Gambia.
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