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AIPS Sport Media Awards: 377 submissions from 34 African countries celebrate an eager continent
International Sports Press Association (AIPS) (https://www.AIPSmedia.com) received 377 submissions from Africa for the third edition of the AIPS Sport Media Awards, as the continent increased its participation by almost 20 per cent with 34...
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for The Gambia, and Approves US$28.8 Million Disbursement
January 15, 2021 The IMF Executive Board decision allows for an immediate disbursement of about US$28.8 million to The Gambia to help meet the country’s financing needs and support social spending and the post-pandemic recovery. The COVID-19...
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Merck Foundation CEO and African First Ladies announce the winners of their “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” Africa Media Recognition Awards 2020 to break Infertility Stigma
Merck Foundation (https://www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of ‘Merck Foundation More Than a Mother’ Africa Media Recognition Awards 2020. The awards were announced by Merck Foundation CEO...
A Tragic Year for the Education of Children Living in Conflict Zones - A Joint Statement
DOHA, QATAR, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amid escalating challenges facing education in conflict-affected regions around the world, and as part of the observance of the sixth International Day to Protect Education from Attack, a...
A Tragic Year for the Education of Children Living in Conflict Zones - A Joint Statement
DOHA, QATAR, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amid escalating challenges facing education in conflict-affected regions around the world, and as part of the observance of the sixth International Day to Protect Education from Attack, a...
A Tragic Year for the Education of Children Living in Conflict Zones - A Joint Statement
DOHA, QATAR, September 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amid escalating challenges facing education in conflict-affected regions around the world, and as part of the observance of the sixth International Day to Protect Education from Attack, a...
Merck Foundation to announce journalists in Africa and Latin America for best media coverage of coronavirus, as winners of “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards
During a video conference, Dr. Rasha Kelej conducted the Merck Foundation (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com) Award Ceremony to celebrate the Winners of Africa and Latin America “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards and welcome them to Merck...
Merck Foundation and African First Ladies celebrate the winners of “Stay at Home” Media Awards to raise Awareness about coronavirus
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of “Stay at Home” Media Recognition Awards for African Countries. The theme of the awards was ‘Raising Awareness on how to Stay Safe and...
Gambia declares criminal defamation unconstitutional, keeps some laws on sedition, false news
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the Gambian Supreme Court's decision yesterday todeclare criminal defamation unconstitutional, but is dismayed that segments of the country's criminal code on sedition and false news were upheld....
African Development Bank approves $53 million multi-country grant for COVID-19 response in Gambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone
Download logo The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Board of Directors on Friday approved a UA 38.15 million ($53.25 million) multi-country grant to The Gambia, Liberia and Sierra Leone in the form of direct budget support to bolster...
New book examines social, political and economic implications of Gambia’s democracy unraveling
MADISON, Wis., July 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mathew K. Jallow explores the tumultuous history of his native Gambia and how a global movement toppled a military junta that brought down a democracy in his new book titled “Anthology of an Exiled...
Merck Foundation marks World ART (Artificial Reproductive Technology) Day by training local Embryologists and Fertility Specialists across Africa and Asia
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) provides long term hands-on Embryology & Fertility Specialists training to develop local Embryologists & Fertility Experts across Africa and Asia; Merck Foundation makes history by training the first...
IMF Executive Board Approves US$47.1 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement for The Gambia
March 23, 2020 The Fund-supported program aims to help The Gambia to be better prepared for external shocks, pursue high and inclusive growth, lessen debt vulnerabilities, strengthen public financial management, and bolster domestic revenue...
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Coronavirus: The Gambia COVID-19 Outbreak Situational Report (28 March 2020)
Download the Gambia COVID-19 Outbreak Situational Report (28 March 2020): https://africa-newsroom.com/press/media/coronavirus-the-gambia-covid19-outbreak-situational-report-28-march-2020?lang=en?display=document Distributed by APO Group on behalf...
Merck Foundation announces the winners of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Media Recognition Awards 2019 to break Infertility Stigma
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Media Recognition Awards 2019. The awards were initiated with the aim to recognize and appreciate African...
Merck Foundation provides ‘Health Media Training’ in partnership with the First Lady of Chad
Merck Foundation (Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany organized their first “Merck Foundation Health Media Training” on 30th January 2020 in N'Djamena, Chad in partnership with H.E. HINDA DEBY ITNO, The First Lady of...
Merck Foundation and Ghana First Lady announced the Winners of “Merck More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards to break Infertility Stigma
Merck Foundation (https://www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the winners of “Merck More Than a Mother” Fashion Awards in partnership with H.E. REBECCA AKUFO-ADDO, The First Lady of Ghana and Ambassador...
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with The Gambia on a Program to be Supported under the Extended Credit Facility
February 11, 2020 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...
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Gambia: Three Journalists Arrested as Campaign Begins
Gambian authorities arbitrarily detained three journalists just days before the November 16 start of the two-week presidential election campaign, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should appropriately charge or release the journalists...