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International Day of Older Persons 2025: Older persons driving local and global action
SLOVENIA, October 1 - The theme highlights the important role that older people play in building resilient and just societies. Older people are a diverse group who are not just passive recipients of services, but active shapers of society and...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Dan Brown Announces the Upcoming Release of The Gambian – A Gripping Tale of Survival, Memory, and Discovery
A thrilling literary journey from London to the depths of the Sahara Desert and the forgotten heart of West Africa. MEXBOROUGH, SOUTH YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- About The Book: The Gambian follows Jack...
Somalia, Gambia leaders say AI as potential “key” game-changer
(MENAFN) As forensic science develops across Africa, leaders in Somalia and The Gambia view artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though success remains heavily dependent on training, resources, and international support....
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
International Solar Alliance and African Leaders Unite in Accra to Chart Pathways for Africa's Solar Future
ACCRA, GHANA, September 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International Solar Alliance and African Leaders Unite in Accra to Chart Pathways for Africa's Solar Future The Seventh Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee...
Gambian Man, First Non-U.S. National Convicted of Torture, Sentenced to More Than 67 Years in Prison
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...
Owner: American Government
International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...
Liver Cancer Rates Continue to Rise - Know Your Risks
Washington, D.C., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today is the start of Global Liver Institute’s annual #OctoberIs4Livers campaign, a global effort to raise awareness about liver cancer and unite patients, caregivers, and advocates in driving...
AI Emerges as Key Game-Changer in African Forensics
(MENAFN) As forensic science evolves rapidly across Africa, leaders from Somalia and The Gambia are positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential “key” game-changer, though they caution that progress still depends heavily on training,...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Ilham Aliyev received Italian delegation led by Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy in Mingachevir
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...
Owner: Azerbaijani Government
Gambian Man Convicted on Torture Charges
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...
Owner: American Government
Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead....
After years of decline, Gambia’s natural spaces are on the mend
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...
Owner: United Nations
From Mohammed Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia
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,...
Owner: Azerbaijani Government
From Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia
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...
Owner: Azerbaijani Government
UNDP and UNITAR launch Initiative to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Management of PCBs and uPOPs in The Gambia
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...
Owner: United Nations
President Cyril Ramaphosa: MTN 30 Years Celebration Gala Dinner
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...
Owner: South African Government
Minister Dion George: Ministerial Roundtable on Global Climate Transparency
Honourable President of the 29th Conference of the Parties, His Excellency Mukhtar Babayev, Honourable Mr Secretary-General Excellencies, Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement, Ladies and...
Owner: South African Government
FOWPAL Promotes Conscience, Transparency, and Integrity at the UN for Global Peace
Global Leaders Unite at UN to Advance Science-Based Solutions for Water, Sanitation, and Sustainable Development NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, the...
CFBANQUE has announced the opening of offices in Nigeria, Gambia, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
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...
To His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia
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 –...
Owner: Azerbaijani Government