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After years of decline, Gambia’s natural spaces are on the mend
UN Environmental Program
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April 17, 2025
With waves rippling from its bow, a small motorboat shoots across the languid Gambia River, the rat-tattle of its outboard motor echoing out across the waterway. The boat belongs to the Gambian navy and the three sailors onboard are on the hunt...
From Mohammed Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia
President of Azerbaijan
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April 11, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, April 11 - 11 April 2025, 17:26 Her Excellency Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt felicitations to Your Excellency,...
From Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia
President of Azerbaijan
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April 4, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, April 4 - His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, On the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan, I am honored to extend my warmest greetings to you, your government, and the people of...
UNDP and UNITAR launch Initiative to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Management of PCBs and uPOPs in The Gambia
UN International Training and Research Center
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March 17, 2025
13 March 2025, Banjul, The Gambia - In an ambitious effort to address chemicals and waste management challenges in The Gambia, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM), the United Nations...
Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami Honored as ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at Influencer Magazine Awards 2025
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In recognition of an extraordinary legacy of compassion, resilience, and global service, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami has been awarded ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at the Influencer Magazine...
To His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia
President of Azerbaijan
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February 18, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, February 18 - 18 February 2025, 11:07 Esteemed Mr. President, On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I sincerely congratulate you and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of the Gambia –...
CFBANQUE has announced the opening of offices in Nigeria, Gambia, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
EIN Presswire
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February 13, 2025
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CFBANQUE has announced the opening of offices in several African countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The investment bank aims to strengthen its presence on the...
DEVELOPING NATIONAL MULTI-SECTORAL STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN FOR NCD PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN THE GAMBIA (2022-2027)
UN International Training and Research Center
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January 28, 2025
In June 2022, The Defeat-NCD Partnership, UNITAR and The Ministry of Health of The Gambia launched the nation's first National Multi-Sectoral Strategy and Costed Action Plan for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control. Held under the...
Kalp Foundation Collaborates with The Gambia to Develop Blockchain-Driven Digital Public Infrastructure for All
EIN Presswire
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January 7, 2025
In a historic partnership, the Kalp Foundation and The Gambia have launched Gambia One, a blockchain-based digital infrastructure to drive inclusive growth. DE, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United States, 7 January 2025:...
Ilham Aliyev received Italian delegation led by Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy in Mingachevir
President of Azerbaijan
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June 24, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, June 24 - From Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, Please allow me to first extend sincere and fraternal greetings, on behalf...
NJ Ayuk Discusses Gambia's Energy Opportunities at African Energy Week 2024
EIN Presswire
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October 18, 2024
SOUTH AFRICA, October 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Energy Chamber's Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, speak about The Gambia's growing energy industry during the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024. This event, which will be held in Cape...
The Gambia: Parliament must amend draft cybercrime bill
International Press Institute
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July 9, 2024
Proposed measures could be used to target, punish journalists IPI Contributor, Samuel Kennedy Jul 9, 2024 epa10199205 President of the Republic of Gambia Adama Barrow delivers his address during the 77th General Debate inside the General Assembly...
WTO members examine LDC trade interests, trade and development priorities
World Trade Organization
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June 18, 2025
LDC trade interests At the meeting of the WTO Sub-Committee on LDCs on 16 June, members considered several LDC related proposals, including those on LDC graduation, LDC accessions and the future of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). They...
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...
African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...
China Calls on Iran, Israel to Return to Diplomatic Negotiations
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China has called for an immediate halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, urging both nations to return to diplomatic negotiations and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. Speaking at a press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday,...
China Blasts Trump’s Tehran Evacuation Call, Says It Fuels Conflict
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) China condemned US President Donald Trump’s urgent call for Iranians to evacuate Tehran on Tuesday, branding it as “adding fuel to the fire” in an already volatile Iran-Israel confrontation. During a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese...
Fluxx Awards Conclude Successfully in Hong Kong, Honoring Global Leaders in Business, Healthcare, & Wellness
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
Fluxx Awards Conclude Successfully in Hong Kong, Honoring Global Leaders in Business, Healthcare, & Wellness HONG KONG, HONG KONG, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fluxx Awards, a premier global recognition platform for trailblazers in...
'Have You Seen My Daddy?' by Pastor John R. Peyton is a Story of Redemption, Fatherhood, and Faith
EIN Presswire
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June 6, 2025
A story that reflects a profound message: fatherhood matters. CANTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In classrooms, on street corners, and deep in the silence of the human heart, one question echoes more often than we...
DCO to continue fostering inclusive digital economies as Secretary-General Reappointed on new 4-year term
EIN Presswire
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June 6, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the global digital economy increasingly serves as an engine for economic and social progress, the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has today reemphasized the necessity of...