Ousman Gomez
GambiamilitaryMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Major General Ousman Gomez is the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Deputy CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces and chairs the Promotional Exam (PROMEX) Board, which is responsible for maintaining high standards in military education. He was mentioned in the context of recent promotions, highlighting his role in fostering military excellence.
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Major General Ousman Gomez is the Chief of Defence Staff who oversees the efforts to enhance troops' operational preparedness.
GAF vows to boost troops’ readiness, career development, welfareGambia· 2026-09-24
Major General Ousman Gomez reminded military members of their responsibility to protect civilians and respect their rights.
CDS reaffirms GAF duty to protect civiliansGambia· 2026-09-17Major General Ousman Gomez has begun the second leg of his nationwide Military tour calling for stronger collaboration between civilians and security services.
CDS calls for stronger military-civilian collaborationGambia· 2026-09-15Major General Ousman Gomez is the Chief of Staff of the Gambian Armed Forces who warned against tribalism within the military.
“ Le tribalisme ne sera jamais toléré au sein des Forces Armées de la Gambie, car nous sommes une seule et unique famille, ” prévient le Chef d’état-major des forces arméesGambia· 2026-09-10
Ousman Gomez is appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces.
Barrow appoints new Chief of Defence Staff, other senior military officersGambia· 2026-06-30
Lieutenant General Ousman Gomez was appointed as the interim Chief of Defense Staff of the Gambia.
Le président Barrow ordonne une enquête indépendante sur les allégations visant l’ancien Chef d’Etat-Major des Forces Armées de la Gambie – selon le ministre de l’informationGambia· 2026-06-19
Maj. Gen. Ousman Gomez was appointed as Acting Chief of Defence Staff after the resignation of Lt. Gen. Cham.
Barrow appoints Maj Gen Ousman Gomez as acting army chief after CDS resignationGambia· 2026-06-01
Deputy CDS Major General Ousman Gomez chaired the Promotional Exam (PROMEX) Board.
GAF promotes over 40 personnel to various ranksGambia· 2025-06-02
