Defence Minister Attends Medal Parade for Ghana ECOMIG Contingent in Barra

ECOMIG GHANCOY 9 HOLDS MEDAL PARADE AND GHANA’S 69TH INDEPENDENCE IN THE GAMBIA | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Personnel of the Ghana Company 9 (GHANCOY 9) serving under the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) were honoured with service medals and marked Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary on Friday 6 March 2026 in Barra, The Gambia. This year’s celebration was held under the theme “Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,” reflecting both Ghana’s national aspirations and the broader objectives of peace support operations in West Africa. The highlight of…

Defence Minister attends medal parade for Ghana ECOMIG Contingent in Barra

By Haddy Touray The Gambian Minister of Defence, Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, on Friday attended the Medal Day Decorations and the 69th Independence Anniversary Parade of Ghana ECOMIG Contingent 9 (GHANCOY 9), recognising the troops’ meritorious service and contribution to peace and stability in The Gambia. The ceremony, held at the contingent’s headquarters in Barra, formed part of activities marking Ghana’s 69th Independence Anniversary while hono…