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Gambian Man, First Non-U.S. National Convicted of Torture, Sentenced to More Than 67 Years in Prison
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 22, 2025
Michael Sang Correa, 46, was sentenced today to 810 months in prison by Senior Judge Christine M. Arguello for the District of Colorado after being convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit torture and five counts of torture. Correa’s actions...
70 Reported Dead as Migrant Vessel Sinks Near Mauritania
MENAFN
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 140 people are feared dead following the sinking of a migrant vessel headed for Spain’s Canary Islands off the coast of Mauritania on Friday, according to Spanish media outlets. Mauritanian authorities informed a Spanish news...
Gambian Man Convicted on Torture Charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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April 15, 2025
A Colorado jury convicted a Gambian national, Michael Sang Correa, on torture charges for his participation in the torture of numerous victims in The Gambia in 2006, including through beating and flesh burning, because of the victims’ purported...
Migrant vessle to Spain sinks, killing over one hundred
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 140 people are feared dead after a migrant vessel en route to Spain’s Canary Islands sank off the coast of Mauritania on Friday, according to reports. Mauritanian authorities told Spanish news outlets that at least 70 bodies...
Migrant Ship Sinks Near Mauritania
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 140 individuals are feared to have perished on Friday when a migrant vessel headed for Spain’s Canary Islands sank off the coast of Mauritania, as reported by Spanish media. Authorities in Mauritania informed a Spanish news...
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,...
"Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Speaks at London’s House of Lords"
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2025
Bridging Gaps and Changing Lives: A Voice for Women, Education, and Empowerment LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Speaks at the House of Lords in London at Invitation of African...
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...
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...
Call for Application for Phase 4 of the UNESCO World Heritage Mentorship Programme for African World Heritage Professionals
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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August 27, 2025
Application Deadline: 10 September 2025 (Midnight Paris Time). Application materials: CV and Motivation letter to be sent to: WH-Africa@unesco.org with copy to Jessica Roland Williams j.roland-williams@unesco.org The UNESCO Mentorship Programme...
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:...
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...
Easy Environmental Solutions Launches Terreplenish Trials in Tanzania, Opening Door to Multi-Unit Deployment
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 20, 2025
MANKATO, Minn., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Utilities Ventures, Inc. (OTC: DUTV), operating as Easy Environmental Solutions Inc., today announced a strategic collaboration with the Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA) to...
The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Senegal - DELETED
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Senegal. The Africa Prize for...
The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Senegal
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Senegal. The Africa Prize for...
Africa's CIFAL Centres Host Successful Regional Meeting in Abuja
UN International Training and Research Center
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August 8, 2025
7 August 2025, Abuja, Nigeria - In the framework of the Fleet Safety Global Training Programme regional workshop held on 30-31 July 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, the first regional meeting of CIFAL Centres based in Africa took place. The meeting brought...