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Gambia condemns US financial war against Cuba
Banjul, Oct. 21.- The president of the Gambia-Cuba Friendship Association, Joseph Modou Peh Grant, today strongly condemned the financial war that the US is imposing on the largest of the Antilles, in clear allusion to the tightened blockade by Washington. In a message sent to the embassy of the Caribbean island in this West African Continue reading
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Condenan en Gambia guerra financiera de EEUU contra Cuba
Banjul, 21 oct.- El presidente de la Asociación de Amistad Gambia-Cuba, Joseph Modou Peh Grant, condenó hoy enérgicamente la guerra financiera que EEUU le impone a la mayor de las Antillas, en clara alusión al arreciado bloqueo de Washington. En un mensaje enviado a la embajada de la isla caribeña en esta nación del occidente Continue reading
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Gambia interested in exploring new opportunities in ties with Cuba
Havana, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) The willingness of Gambia and Cuba to explore new opportunities in relations is a clear demonstration that both countries are interested in moving forward, said their new ambassador Seyaka Sonko. “This partnership is deeply rooted in the basic principles of trust, mutual respect and reciprocal benefits,” said the head of Continue reading
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Gambia reiterated call to end blockade against Cuba at UNGA79
New York, Sept. 29.- Gambia again called, for the sixth consecutive time, for an end to the blockade against Cuba at the high-level segment of the UN General Assembly (UNGA79), which concluded this Sunday here. The new call was made by the president of that West African nation, Adama Barrow, in his speech last Thursday Continue reading
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Gambia condemns US extension of blockade on Cuba
Banjul, Sept. 20th .- The president of the Gambia-Cuba Friendship Association, Joseph Modou Peh Grant, today strongly condemned the extension for one more year of the US blockade on the Caribbean island, announced by President Joe Biden. In a note sent to the Cuban embassy here, Peh Grant, on behalf of solidarity friends of this Continue reading
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On Health minister’s visit to Cuba!
EDITORIAL In this day and age, strengthening bilateral ties is not only important, but key in achieving meaningful results. While countries look out for strategic development partners far and wide, Cuba has stood beside The Gambia for many years. The ties which date back to years is one that symbolises friendship based on mutual trust Continue reading
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Gambian Minister of Health makes fruitful visit to Cuba
Banjul, August 17. – Gambian Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, made a working visit to Cuba with the purpose of expanding the historic collaboration in this area between the two sister countries, which was described as very fruitful. During his stay in Havana this week, Samateh and the delegation that accompanied him, made Continue reading
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FM Tangara says assassination will not deter Palestinian cause
By Omar Bah The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad has said Israel’s assassination of Hamas political bureau chief, Ismail Haniyeh, will not deter the fight for the Palestinian cause. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is currently chaired by Gambian President Adama Barrow. Dr Mamadou Tangara was speaking at the foreign ministers Continue reading
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Cuban National Rebellion Day Celebrated in Gambia with Call for Unity
Banjul, July 26. – The Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) in Gambia and friends in this West African nation celebrated today the National Rebellion Day of the Caribbean island with a call for unity, peace and solidarity among peoples. In a colorful and emotional event for the 71st anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel Continue reading
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Cuban Medical Brigade thanks Gambia for recognition
Banjul, July 3. – The Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gambia, Mamadou Tangara, for the public recognition for the work of curing and saving lives carried out in this African nation, contained in a recent press release from the Foreign Ministry. Representing the BMC, Dr. Ahmed Gutiérrez Rama personally Continue reading
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In Gambia they call on the US to exclude Cuba from the list of countries that sponsor terrorism
Banjul, June 14. – The president of the Gambia-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Group, Madi M. K. Ceesay, today urged the United States to immediately consider removing the Caribbean island from the unjust list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a message sent to the Cuban Embassy in Banjul, the head of the aforementioned friendship group in Continue reading
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Gambian Foreign Minister ratifies firm solidarity with Cuba in its fight against the blockade
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Gambia, Mamadou Tangara, ratified the firm support of the people and his government for Cuba in the fight against the blockade, a policy that he condemned and described as obsolete. In a congratulatory letter sent to his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, on the occasion of the 45th Continue reading
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Friends in Gambia congratulate Cuba on the 45th anniversary of relations between both nations
Banjul, May 17. – The president of the Gambia-Cuba Friendship Association, Joseph Modou Peh Grant, and other friends such as Peter Goddard, congratulated the Caribbean island on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between both brother countries, to be celebrated this May 19. In separate messages sent to the Continue reading
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Thank you Gambia for the fraternity and solidarity with Cuba
Banjul, May 13. – On May 19, Gambia and Cuba will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, a historic date for both sister nations, which during all these years have been united in defense of their sovereignty and independence. On behalf of my government and my compatriots, I wish to Continue reading
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Speaker Jatta Calls for an End to Israel’s War in Gaza
By Arret Jatta Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of the National Assembly has called on Parliamentarians to use their status and influence to advocate for an immediate end to the ongoing Israel military operation on the Palestinian people in Gaza. Hon. Speaker made these remarks at the 5th Conference of the League of Parliamentarians for Al Quds, convened under the crucial theme Continue reading
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New group of Cuban health professionals in Gambia to cure and save lives
Banjul, April 22. – A new group of Cuban doctors, graduates and health technicians arrived in Gambia to join the Medical Brigade of the Caribbean island that has been curing and saving lives in this sister African nation for 28 years. . The newly arrived professionals from the largest of the Antilles will provide assistance Continue reading
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Gambia and Cuba renew collaboration agreement in Health
Banjul, April 15.- The government of Cuba and Gambia renewed today in this capital the Cooperation Agreement in the field of health that both brother countries have maintained for almost three decades. The agreement, signed by the Gambian Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, and the Cuban ambassador, Rubén G. Abelenda, guarantees that doctors and healthcare personnel from Continue reading
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Gambia calls for investigations into Israel’s recent atrocities in Gaza
By Omar Bah The Gambia Government has called for thorough investigations in atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza, Palestine. Addressing the IPU-148 conference in Geneva, themed “Parliamentary diplomacy: Building bridges for peace and understanding”, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Seedy SK Njie said The Gambia, under the leadership of President Adama Barrow, stands in Continue reading
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Gambian party leader rejects US blockade and interference in Cuban affairs
Banjul, March 25.- The United States must lift the blockade it imposes on Cuba and not interfere in its internal affairs, said the former deputy and member of the executive of the Gambian party Popular Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS). Ousman Sillah. Sillah called on Washington to put an end to the ferocious Continue reading
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Technical and Vocational Education Training School in Gambia, an example of an inclusive social project
By Rubén G. Abelenda (*) I recently visited a technological and trade school in Banjul that undoubtedly constitutes an example of an inclusive social project, not only in The Gambia, but also for West Africa, for this continent in general and also for other Southern nations. The Crab Island Technical and Vocational Education Training Center Continue reading
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