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Embassy Banjul hosts #July4OnTheMoo
African Press Organization
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July 5, 2019
The U.S. Embassy hosted the annual Independence Day Official reception on Tuesday, July 2. It was the largest ever July 4th reception in Banjul with well over 150 government representatives, members of civil society and press, and even popular...
The Gambia's Pathway to Prosperity
International Monetary Fund
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May 14, 2019
Keynote Address by IMF Deputy Managing Director Tao Zhang May 14, 2019 Good Morning, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to express my appreciation to Minister Njie for the kind introduction. It is a pleasure to be here today in...
European backing for EUR 142 million Gambia renewable energy programme
African Press Organization
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March 4, 2019
Download logo First country in the world to ensure all its 1,100 rural schools and health centres will benefit from reliable energy supply using solar and battery technology; 20MW solar energy and 400km distribution project to transform energy...
Merck Foundation continues to strengthen their Merck Cancer Access Program in Gambia, Lesotho, Botswana and Zimbabwe
African Press Organization
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August 6, 2018
Merck Foundation commits to improve patient’s access to quality and equitable cancer care in Africa. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation meets the First Ladies of Gambia, Botswana, Lesotho and Zimbabwe Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com),...
Merck launches their Merck Foundation in The Gambia in partnership with The First Lady of The Gambia
African Press Organization
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February 22, 2018
Merck Foundation (MF) in partnership with the First Lady of The Gambia through her foundation; Fatoumatta Bah Barrow (FaBB) Foundation launched ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ campaign in the Gambia. Merck Foundation provides oncology fellowship...
Merck Foundation Conducts 3rd UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit in partnership with the Office of President, Mauritius
EIN Presswire
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December 1, 2017
Third edition UNESCO-MARS 2017 continues to build Research Capacity in Africa with special focus on Cancer and Vaccines Development PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS, December 1, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • Merck Foundation partners with the Government of...
Merck Foundation conducts 3rd UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit – MARS 2017 in partnership with the Office of the President of Mauritius and their Ministry of Health
African Press Organization
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November 28, 2017
Merck Foundation partners with the Government of Mauritius, UNESCO, African Union and African Governments for their annual UNESCO-MARS to contribute to empowering Women and Youth in STEM. Third edition UNESCO-MARS 2017 continues to build Research...
CBP’s Baltimore Field Office Recovered 250 Stolen Vehicle Exports during 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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May 8, 2025
BALTIMORE – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore Field Office continue to combat transnational criminal organizations that profit on the international trade in stolen vehicles. CBP officers here intercepted 250 stolen...
Merck Foundation Launched by First Ladies of Chad, Niger, Central African Republic, Gambia and Guinea Conakry and Chairperson of National Assembly of Namibia
African Press Organization
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November 6, 2017
Dr Rasha Kelej is the First Female, African and Youngest ever Chief Executive Officer for Merck Foundation. The First Ladies of Central African Republic, Gambia, Chad , Niger and Republic of Guinea announced to be ambassadors for Merck more than a...
Merck Foundation Launched by First Ladies of Chad, Niger, CAR, Gambia,Guinea,Chairperson of National Assembly of Namibia
EIN Presswire
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November 7, 2017
The First Ladies of Central African Republic, Gambia, Chad, Niger and Republic of Guinea announced to be ambassadors for Merck more than a Mother campaign. CAIRO, EGYPT, November 7, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • The First Ladies of Central African...
UNESCO Merck Africa Research Summit - MARS 2017 Call for Applications
African Press Organization
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May 2, 2017
As part of ‘Merck STEM Program for Women and Youth’, the UNESCO Merck Africa Research Summit – MARS 2017 (www.UNESCO-MARS.com) will be held in Mauritius with the aim to empower Women and Youth in Research under the patronage of the Head of State...
ICD Extends $5 Million Line of Finance Facility to Arab Gambian Islamic Bank
African Press Organization
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June 8, 2017
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (“ICD”) (www.ICD-PS.org), the private sector arm of IDB Group, and Agib Bank Ltd (www.AGIB.gm) have entered into a Joint Strategic Collaboration to finance private sector entities...
Merck partners with UNESCO and African Union to empower Women in Research with the focus on “Infectious Diseases and Women Health”
African Press Organization
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November 29, 2016
Nine researchers from across Africa receive ‘Best Young Researchers Award’ and ‘Best Women Researchers Award.’ MARS 2016 contributes to Building Research Capacity in Africa to improve Women Health. MARS 2016 addresses Research in Francophone...
UNESCO Merck Africa Research Summit - MARS 2016 to Empower Women in Research with the focus on Infectious Diseases and Women Health
African Press Organization
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November 10, 2016
MARS 2016 contributes to Building Research Capacity in Africa to improve women health. MARS 2016 addressing Research in Francophone Africa for the first time. ‘Best African Woman Research Awards’ to be launched for the first time at UNESCO MARS...
Foreign Secretary to visit The Gambia and Ghana
African Press Organization
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February 14, 2017
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will meet with President Barrow and President Akufo-Addo on a two-day trip to West Africa. The Foreign Secretary will visit The Gambia and Ghana this week on 14-15 February 2017. This is the first recorded visit to...
The Islamic Republic of The Gambia Launches the AU Campaign to End Child Marriage in Africa
African Press Organization
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June 21, 2016
The Government of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia declared the month of June 2016, as the month on Ending child marriage. Under the leadership of the First lady of The Gambia, Her Excellency, Mrs. Zineb Yahya Jammeh, a nation wide sensitization...
Eclipse Foundation Releases the Industry’s First Survey of Open Source Developers and Policymakers from the Global South
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2024
BRUSSELS, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Eclipse Foundation, one of the world’s largest open source foundations, has announced the release of its latest community-supported strategic research report, “State of Open Source in the Global...
Women and girls in Africa face widespread discrimination in family laws
EIN Presswire
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May 15, 2024
Research by Equality Now finds reform of discriminatory family law in Africa has been slow, inconsistent and hampered by weak political will and implementation. NAIROBI, KENYA, May 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Discrimination against women and...
Award-Winning Director Jeffrey Page Embarks on West African Cultural Tour to Produce Feature-Length Documentary
EIN Presswire
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September 19, 2024
From October 2024 to January 2025, Page will visit Guinea, Senegal, Mali, The Gambia, Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau to document their cultural traditions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-Winning...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: MTN 30 Years Celebration Gala Dinner
South African Government
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December 3, 2024
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the MTN 30 Years Celebration Gala Dinner, Friday, 29 November 2024 Programme Directors, MTN Group Chairman, Mr Mcebisi Jonas, Members of the Boards and Executive Committees of the MTN Group and MTN South...