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Serign Modou Njie

b. 1970

Gambian politician

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About Serign Modou Njie

Born 1970. Serign Modou Njie is a politician.

Serign Modou Njie MRG, sometimes also spelled Serigne Modou Njie, (born 14 April 1970) is a Gambian general, diplomat and politician.

Life Effective 11 March 2010, Brigadier General Serign Modou Njie was appointed Chief of Staff of the Army by President Yahya Jammeh.

Njie was appointed by President Adama Barrow in mid-2021 as the fifth Gambian ambassador to Turkey, replacing Landing Kinteh. Prior to his appointment as ambassador, Njie was deputy ambassador to Turkey. On 23 June 2021, he presented his credentials to Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan.

With the formation of the new cabinet on 4 May 2022, Barrow appointed Njie as Minister of Defence, replacing Sheikh Omar Fye. After the previous Foreign Minister, Mamadou Tangara, resigned from his post on 3 July 2025, Njie was appointed by Barrow as the new Foreign Minister of The Gambia on 9 July 2025. Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow was given responsibility for overseeing the Ministry of Defence.

Honors and awards

2009: Member of the Order of the Republic of The Gambia (MRG)

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Important facts

Born
14 April 1970
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
The Gambia
Positions held
Minister of Defence
Also known as
Sering Modou Njie

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Serign Modou Njie?

Gambian politician

When was Serign Modou Njie born?

Serign Modou Njie was born on 14 April 1970.

What is Serign Modou Njie's occupation?

Serign Modou Njie is a politician.

What nationality is Serign Modou Njie?

Serign Modou Njie's recorded nationality: The Gambia.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Serign Modou Njie

· Wikidata: Q111972258

· DBpedia: Serign Modou Njie

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