Gambian President Adama Barrow Wednesday reassigned Sering Modou Njie, Minister for Defence as the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad.
It comes barely five days after President Barrow announced his acceptance of the resignation of Mamadou Tangara who had been the country’s chief diplomat for over seven years.
He takes up an international role under the African Union.
Mr Njie had a short stint as ambassador to Turkey before his appointment as defense minister in 2022.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in International Relations.
His career with the Gambian military began in 1998 as Public Relations Officer of the Gambia Armed Forces.
He was elevated to position of Head of the Republic National Guard in 2011 before his appointment as Deputy Head of Mission at the Gambia High Commission in New Delhi, India.
Meanwhile Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow has been assigned to oversee the defense ministry.
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