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Europe and Eurasia: The Gambia National Day
U.S. Department of State
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February 18, 2018
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of The Gambia on the 53rd anniversary of your country’s independence on February 18, 2018. We commend your impressive progress since the return of...
Canada congratulates The Gambia for rejoining the Commonwealth
African Press Organization
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February 9, 2018
The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the readmission of The Gambia to the Commonwealth: “Canada strongly supports The Gambia’s readmission to the Commonwealth and offers its sincere...
The Gambia rejoins the Commonwealth
African Press Organization
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February 8, 2018
The Gambia rejoined the Commonwealth on 8 February 2018, after the Commonwealth Secretariat confirmed their application had been approved unanimously by Commonwealth Member States. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said: "The Gambia’s return to the...
New ITFC Agreement of US$210 Million for key sectors to support economic growth and job creation in The Gambia
African Press Organization
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January 16, 2018
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signs a US$210 million Framework Agreement with Government of The Gambia for financing over a 3 year period. The...
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...
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Supports Gambia’s Agriculture With US $ 17.5 Million Syndicated Murabaha Financing
African Press Organization
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December 18, 2017
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group (www.IsDB.org), signed on November 29, 2017 with the Government of The Gambia a syndicated Murabaha financing...
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court rules Gambia violated rights of journalists
African Press Organization
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February 15, 2018
The Committee to Protect Journalists called on the Gambian government to act on a judgment passed today by the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to immediately repeal its laws on criminal libel, sedition,...
The Gambia : 2017 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under and Extension of the Staff-Monitored Program with The Gambia-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Gambia
International Monetary Fund
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April 4, 2018
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Publication Date: April 4, 2018 Electronic Access: Free Full Text. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: Following the historical transition to a democratically...
The Gambia : Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund
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April 4, 2018
English Publication Date: April 4, 2018 ISBN/ISSN: 9781484350218/1934-7685 Stock No: 1GMBEA2018002 Price: $18.00 (Academic Rate:$18.00) Format: Paper Pages: 40
Merck Foundation Launched by First Ladies of Chad, Niger, Central African Republic, Gambia and Guinea Conakry and Chairperson of National Assembly of Namibia
African Press Organization
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November 6, 2017
Dr Rasha Kelej is the First Female, African and Youngest ever Chief Executive Officer for Merck Foundation. The First Ladies of Central African Republic, Gambia, Chad , Niger and Republic of Guinea announced to be ambassadors for Merck more than a...
ITFC Fuels The Gambia’s Energy Sector with a US$ 45 Million Financing
African Press Organization
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October 17, 2017
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a US$ 45 million Murabaha Financing Agreement with the government of The Gambia. H.E Mr. Amadou Sanneh,...
Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 28, 2025
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....
Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Mission to The Gambia
International Monetary Fund
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December 12, 2017
December 12, 2017 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent...
Yang Jiechi Meets with Foreign Minister Ousainou Darboe of Gambia
African Press Organization
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August 4, 2017
On August 1, 2017, State Councilor Yang Jiechi met in Beijing with visiting Foreign Minister Ousainou Darboe of Gambia. Yang Jiechi expressed that since China and Gambia resumed diplomatic relations in March, 2016, bilateral cooperation in various...
The Gambia : Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility, and Proposal for a Staff-Monitored Program-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Gambia
International Monetary Fund
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July 3, 2017
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Publication Date: July 3, 2017 Electronic Access: Free Full text (PDF file size is 1818 KB).Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The Gambia is at a historical...
IMF Executive Board Approves US$16.1Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility for The Gambia
African Press Organization
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June 27, 2017
The Board’s approval enables the immediate disbursement of US$16.1 million, which is equivalent to 18.75 percent of The Gambia’s quota in the IMF. The IMF financial assistance is intended to address urgent balance of payments needs that have...
IMF Executive Board Approves US$16.1Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility for The Gambia
International Monetary Fund
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June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017 The Board’s approval enables the immediate disbursement of US$16.1 million, which is equivalent to 18.75 percent of The Gambia’s quota in the IMF. The IMF financial assistance is intended to address urgent balance of payments needs...
UN experts urge The Gambia to address past rights violations to avoid recurrence
African Press Organization
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June 19, 2017
The Gambia is witnessing encouraging signs in moves to shed light on past human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, but must involve families fully in the process, a delegation of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or...
Enforced Disappearances: UN expert group launches first official visit to The Gambia
African Press Organization
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June 8, 2017
The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances* will undertake its first official visit to The Gambia from 12 to 19 June. During the mission, a delegation comprised by Ms. Houria Es-Slami, who currently heads the...
US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...