The Gambia has taken a major step toward protecting national peace and human security by validating its new National Early Warning and Response Policy. The strategic framework was finalised during a high-level workshop held in the capital city of Banjul.

The new policy is specifically designed to help the country spot security risks early, share critical information quickly, and co-ordinate fast government responses to prevent local conflicts before they escalate. The project works alongside regional efforts to strengthen national peacebuilding, governance, and crisis co-ordination centers across West Africa.

Tunji Olonode, representing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Early Warning Directorate, promised that the regional body will continue supporting member states to build stronger systems that connect national security teams with regional observers. He emphasised that sharing accurate, timely data is the only way leaders can make informed decisions to stop violence early.

Seringe Falu Njie, speaking on behalf of the Office of the Vice President of The Gambia, opened the workshop by reaffirming the government’s strong commitment to keeping the nation stable. He noted that predicting security risks and coordinating quick responses are now the main pillars for protecting citizens and maintaining national stability.

The security project is backed by international partners, brought together through an ECOWAS peace program funded by the German government, the European Union, and Denmark. Representatives from government departments, the military, police, civil society groups, and universities will all work together to put the new security policy into action.

–ChannelAfrica/ECOWAS–