Gambia's army chief of staff, Lieutenant General Mamat Cham, has resigned amid allegations of corruption, according to official statements released on May 30, 2026. The resignation comes after reports of financial mismanagement within the military, though specific details of the allegations have not been publicly disclosed.
Cham, who had served in the position since 2017, submitted his resignation to President Adama Barrow, who accepted it. The government has not announced a permanent replacement, but a transitional leadership structure is expected to be put in place.
The allegations against Cham are part of a broader anti-corruption drive in the Gambia, which has seen several high-profile officials investigated or removed since Barrow took office. The country has been working to reform its institutions after decades of authoritarian rule under former President Yahya Jammeh.
No charges have been filed against Cham at this time, and he has not publicly commented on the allegations. The Gambian government has stated that the investigation into the corruption claims is ongoing.
