Ali Kerim

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

TiKA The Gambia Office attended the official launch of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF), graced by Hon. Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology.

The launch marks an important milestone in strengthening The Gambia’s research, innovation and knowledge-driven development agenda. We congratulate MoHERST and the NRIF leadership under Professor Momodou Sallah on this significant achievement and look forward to continued engagement in support of national priorities. 🇬🇲🇹🇷

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

TiKA The Gambia Office was pleased to take part in the strategic dialogue between Hon. Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, and members of the Development Partners Group (DPG) at the United Nations House in Banjul.

The session, convened by the DPG and co-chaired by Mr. Karl-Frederick Paul, UN Resident Coordinator in The Gambia, and H.E. Klaus Botzet, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to The Gambia, provided a valuable platform to exchange views on regional developments, security trends, development financing, youth empowerment, and sustainable cooperation.

Discussions also highlighted the importance of regional stability, South-South cooperation, innovative financing, private sector engagement, and continued investment in education, skills, entrepreneurship, and employment creation for young people.

TiKA The Gambia Office appreciates the Ministry’s constructive engagement and remains committed to working with partners in support of The Gambia’s national development priorities.

@TC_BanjulBE
@alikerimtr

[African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights @achpr_cadhp]

The Gambia has become the first country to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG), following approval by the National Assembly.

[COP31 Türkiye @turkiyecop31]

Applications Are Now Open for the International Sustainable Building Competition!

Organized within the framework of COP31, the International Sustainable Building Competition aims to promote climate-resilient and sustainable construction practices on a global scale and to highlight examples of best practices.

Winning projects will be exhibited in Antalya throughout COP31, and the winners will be presented with their awards by high-level officials at a dedicated ceremony.

📅 Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

🔗 For detailed information and to apply: https://t.co/l3baZbFe2R

#COP31 #COP31Türkiye

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

TiKA organized the National Awareness and Capacity Building Programme on Halal Standards and Quality Infrastructure in Banjul under the TiKA Quality Infrastructure Support Programme (KALDEP), in cooperation with OIC-The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), the Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency (HAK) and The Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB).

Held under the theme “Fostering a Sustainable and Internationally Recognized National Halal Quality Infrastructure in The Gambia,” the programme brought together public institutions, policymakers, sector representatives, academia, certification bodies, private sector actors, and relevant stakeholders.

The opening ceremony was addressed by H.E. F. Türker Oba, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to The Gambia, SMIIC Secretary General İhsan Övüt, TGSB Director General Papa Secka, Deputy Permanent Secretary Abdoulie Jammeh from the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, and Dr. Ernest Aubee, Chairperson of the TGSB Board.

Throughout the programme, SMIIC experts delivered technical sessions on OIC/SMIIC halal standards, halal food requirements, permitted additives and chemicals, traceability, conformity conditions, hygiene, storage and service requirements, as well as certification, accreditation, assessment procedures, and international recognition mechanisms.

Through this initiative, TiKA aims to support The Gambia in strengthening its halal quality infrastructure, enhancing certification and accreditation capacity, increasing consumer confidence, facilitating trade, improving the investment environment, and strengthening the competitiveness of Gambian products and services in the global halal market.

@TC_BanjulBE
@TGSB_Gambia
@SMIICGS
@TC_HAK_

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

Happy Tobaski

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

As TiKA, in line with Türkiye's vision of people-centred development cooperation, we continue to build bridges towards a sustainable future in every corner of the African continent.

From education to healthcare, from agriculture to vocational training and the preservation of cultural heritage, we are partners in the continent’s strength and potential in every project we implement. Together, we are building the future, fostering friendship and solidarity through sustainable development.

Happy #AfricaDay! 🇹🇷🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🌍

[TiKA @Tika_Turkiye]

TİKA, dost ve kardeş ülkelerde güvenlik alanındaki kurumsal iş birliklerini güçlendirmeye devam ediyor.

🇹🇷🇧🇦🇬🇲 Bu doğrultuda #TİKA ve T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı iş birliğinde yürütülen program ile Bosna Hersek ve Gambiya'dan toplam 155 özel çevik kuvvet personeline ❝Toplumsal Olaylara Müdahale Esasları Eğitimi❞ verildi.

Hem teorik bilgilerin paylaşıldığı hem de sahada uygulamalı egzersizlerin yapıldığı bu yoğun programla katılımcıların kriz yönetimi, koordinasyon ve olaylara müdahale kabiliyetlerini en üst seviyeye çıkarıldı.

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

TiKA supported the delivery of Public Order Management Training for 100 officers of the Gambia Police Force Police Intervention Unit, as part of its efforts to strengthen institutional capacity in the security sector.

The 15-day training was conducted in The Gambia by a delegation from the Foça Gendarmerie Commando Training Command under TiKA coordination. A total of 65 male and 35 female officers received practical training on crowd control, public order protection, tactical movement, proportionate response, arrest procedures, and human rights-based policing in line with international law enforcement standards.

The closing and certificate ceremony was attended by H.E. Türker Oba, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to The Gambia, senior officials of the Gambia Police Force, public institutions, and invited guests. During the ceremony, trained officers demonstrated their newly acquired skills through a public order intervention scenario.

We congratulate all 100 Police Intervention Unit officers who successfully completed the programme and extend our appreciation to the Turkish Gendarmerie trainers for their valuable contribution.

TiKA will continue to support capacity-building, human resource development, and the sharing of Türkiye’s institutional experience with partner countries. 🇹🇷🇬🇲

@TC_BanjulBE

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

On the second day, the delegation held a meeting with the Chief Medical Director and his team at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital.

The meeting provided an opportunity to further discuss the hospital’s needs, implementation planning, and technical preparations for the planned unit.

[Türkiye in The Gambia @TC_BanjulBE]

Delighted to welcome a delegation from the Foça Gendarmerie Commando Training School
present in The Gambia to provide training to Police Intervention Unit (PIU).

Thank you to the Turkish Gendarmerie @jandarma and @tika_eng for their support.

@TC_icisleri
@Tika_TheGambia

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

TiKA continues its efforts to strengthen the capacity of emergency healthcare services in The Gambia through the Emergency Medicine Capacity Building Programme (ATKAP).

Launched in 2021 in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of The Gambia and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye, the programme focuses on strengthening local emergency response capacity through sustainable training models.

As part of the 2026 implementation cycle, the Introduction to Emergency Response Training (ADG+) was delivered at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital by Gambian doctors who had previously completed the programme under the training of trainers model. Medical training equipment provided by TiKA also contributed to ensuring the continuity and local ownership of the programme.

A total of 22 emergency medicine personnel received both theoretical and practical training covering emergency response, basic life support, trauma management, disaster preparedness, and crisis teamwork.

Through ATKAP, TiKA aims to strengthen the human resource capacity of emergency healthcare services, improve case management skills, and enhance rapid, effective, and coordinated responses during critical situations.

By prioritizing local capacity building and sustainability, TiKA continues to support the strengthening of The Gambia’s healthcare system through long-term cooperation in the health sector.

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

TiKA The Gambia Office received representatives of the Students Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS), established under the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology to expand equitable access to higher and tertiary education through student loans.

During the meeting, the SRLS team shared information on the Scheme’s mandate, institutional background, and future plans as it moves toward implementation.

The discussion provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views on access to higher education, student support mechanisms, and potential areas of cooperation in line with The Gambia’s education development priorities.

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

TiKA continues to support students in The Gambia.

Two teams, one from Türkiye Maarif Foundation Schools in The Gambia and one representing Gambian universities, have been sent to Antalya to participate in the 18th International MEB Robot Competition.

We wish all participants every success and look forward to seeing their achievements on this international platform.

@GMMaarif
@TC_BanjulBE

[Ali Kerim @alikerimtr]

It discusses the limits of the classical three-element definition of the state for nomadic political organizations and argues that the Huns developed a distinct model not based on fixed borders, yet advanced in military, economic, diplomatic and institutional terms.

[Ali Kerim @alikerimtr]

My new article, “Moving Beyond the ‘Shadow Empire’ Debate: A Distinct State Model in the Asiatic Huns,” has been published in the 2026/1 issue of Avrasya Etüdleri as part of my doctoral research.

https://t.co/yObwiZsyav

@avrasyaetudleri

[Ali Kerim @alikerimtr]

Klasik üç unsurlu devlet tanımının yetersizliğini tartışarak Asya Hunlarının sabit sınırlara dayanmayan, ancak askeri, ekonomik, diplomatik ve kurumsal açıdan gelişmiş özgün bir devlet modeli oluşturduğunu savunuyorum.

https://t.co/yObwiZsyav

[Ali Kerim @alikerimtr]

📣 Yeni Yayın 📣

Doktora çalışmalarım kapsamında kaleme aldığım “‘Gölge İmparatorluk’ Tartışmasını Aşmak: Asya Hunlarında Özgün Bir Devlet Modeli” başlıklı makalem Avrasya Etüdleri dergisinin 2026/1 sayısında yayımlandı.

@avrasyaetudleri

[TiKA in The Gambia @Tika_TheGambia]

Second chances become stronger when they are supported with real skills.

TiKA established a major Vocational Training Centre at Mile II Prison, The Gambia’s largest correctional facility, creating a practical learning space for inmates preparing for life after release.

The handover and first graduation ceremony was honoured by the presence of Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, Minister of Defence of The Gambia, and Hon. Prof. Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology.

Attending the ceremony on behalf of H.E. President Adama Barrow, Hon. Minister Joof personally read the President’s message of appreciation to TiKA for its contribution to The Gambia’s development priorities.

The centre will provide hands-on training in solar energy and electrical installation, construction, masonry, reinforced concrete foundation works, plumbing, tailoring, sewing, hairdressing and basic personal care services.

This is more than a skills centre.

It is an investment in rehabilitation, dignity, employability and safer communities.

TiKA will continue to support people-centred development cooperation in The Gambia.

@ministry_gambia
@Moherst_GMB
@TC_BanjulBE
@alikerimtr