Gambia
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The Gambia and Cuba will sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the area of Higher Education
Banjul, August 6th. – The Gambia and Cuba will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Higher Education with the purpose of further strengthening the links of collaboration between the two sister countries. To that end, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology of this West African nation, Pierre Gomez, Continue reading
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There is no greater pride than serving the motherland!
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) That July 26, 1953, with the assaults on the Moncada garrison in Santiago de Cuba, and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes in Bayamo, on the morning of Santa Ana, the right way to victory in Cuba began. That day not only gave its name to the July 26 Revolutionary Movement, Continue reading
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From the Gambia, the Cuban Medical Brigade in defense of its Revolution
More than two decades have passed since the first Cuban doctors arrived in the Gambia to give rise to what would be the birth of the Cuban Medical Brigade (CMB) in this sister nation of West Africa. Many years have passed, and the good work done by our collaborators has been felt throughout the geography Continue reading
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Santiago de Cuba XVII Expo Caribe Business Fair
– Invited to the event are, the Ambassador of Gambia in Cuba, Dr. Kujejatou K.B. Manneh, and her First Secretary, Momodou Nying. Santiago de Cuba, Jun 23 (Agencies) The XVII ExpoCaribe International Business Fair began in the city, where one of the first activities took place in the heritage cemetery of Santa Ifigenia, a scary Continue reading
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Heroes of health in The Gambia. A story full of altruism and consecration
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) Banjul, June 21th. – Bansang, a distant region of the Gambian geography, has a small Cuban Medical Brigade (CMB) that faces the ravages of a very hot climate every day, and attends with responsibility and dedication to a large needy and grateful population, marking with love a history full Continue reading
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Modest response in the Gambia to the attacks against Cuban health collaborators
In the Annual Balance of the Fajikunda Hospital, located in the Gambian Combo, the health indicators and their results in 2021 were analyzed, with the participation of the regional director, the Community and officials from the Ministry of Health. With great pride, the Cuban Medical Brigade (CMB) in this West African nation received the news Continue reading
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Congratulations from Cuba to Gambia
Banjul, May 18. – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, H.E.Bruno Rodríguez Parrillas, sent a congratulatory message to his Gambian colleague, H.E.Mamadou Tangara, on the occasion of his recent ratification as Foreign Minister, coinciding with an important historical date for both sister countries. This May 19, the Caribbean Island and this small West African Continue reading
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Gambia-Cuba: 43 years of diplomatic ties, friendship and solidarity
By Rubén G. Abelenda (*) Banjul. – This coming May 19th Gambia and Cuba will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, and uninterrupted years of friendship and solidarity between both countries and peoples, united by their roots, stories of struggle, and their dignity. Despite the great geographical distance that separates Continue reading
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Gambian Foreign Minister sends messages of condolences to the Cuban government and people
Banjul, May 12th. – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Gambia, Mamadou Tangara, sent this Wednesday two messages of condolences to Cuba for the death of comrade Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada, and for the tragic accident that occurred at the Saratoga hotel in Havana. In one of his two notes, addressed to his counterpart Continue reading
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President of the Cuban Parliament congratulates his Gambian counterpart
The Gambia and Cuba will celebrate this May 19 the 43rd anniversary of their diplomatic ties Banjul, May 11. -The president of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba (ANPP), Esteban Lazo Hernández, congratulated his Gambian counterpart, Honorable FabakaryTombong Jatta, for his appointment as head of the new legislative body of this West African Continue reading
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Renowned gambian leader says Africa will not be part of Western foreign policy
By Binta A Bah* Former National Assembly member, Halifa Sallah has told the meeting of the African, Caribbean and Pacific joint parliament with the European Parliament that Africa will not be part of the West’s foreign policy, emphasising that Africans are advance of them concerning what should be done about the world. Addressing the 41st Continue reading
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Young Cubans in the Gambia, faithful to the precepts of their Revolution
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) On the 60th anniversary of the constitution of the UJC, young Cubans in the Republic of the Gambia honor this date by saving lives. With their modest efforts and high revolutionary consciousness they have reached the most remote corners of this African nation, bringing health, kindness and friendship to Continue reading
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The Gambia and Cuba, forever grateful
Banjul, March 29th. – The Gambia and Cuba, two countries twinned by solidarity and their historical roots, do not stop thanking each other when their respective nationals hold a meeting anywhere in this West African nation. This was revealed, as happens every day, in a visit made this Monday to the Kanifing Hospital, the second Continue reading
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Gambians and Cubans, a combination of love and kindness for health and life
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) The internationalist work of Cuban doctors in the Gambia and their joint and harmonious work with colleagues from this nation have achieved a perfect mix that reaps more successes every day in the triumphant battle to improve the health of our African brothers and sisters. The leader of the Continue reading
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Heartfelt farewells in the Gambia to Cuban Health Titans
Banjul, March 15th. – A group of members of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) in the Gambia who are completing their solidarity mission here were fired in the last hours as true Titans of the health of the dean Caribbean archipelago. In an emotional act today, the doctors, graduates and technicians received recognition from the Continue reading
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Cuba reaffirms commitment to peace and justice in a diplomatic forum in Turkey
– Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister held a meeting with Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mamadou Tangara Ankara, March 14 (Agencies) The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo, reaffirmed this Saturday her country’s commitment to peace, justice, development, well-being and respect for human rights, during the II Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in Turkey. Continue reading
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They thank Cuba for its solidarity help on training young Gambians
Banjul, March 10.- A group of Gambian health professionals thanked Cuba for the supportive help it offers this West African nation in the training of its young people, mainly in the medical sector. Such gratitude was expressed in a simple but emotional activity held at the general hospital in Farafenni region, about 115 kilometers from Continue reading
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Congratulations Gambian colleagues on the International Women’s Day
By: Maria Ines AlvrezGaray (*) International Women’s Day (IWD) is a holiday celebrated annually on March 8th to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women all over the world. Today we want to pay tribute to women health workers, especially to our Gambian colleagues who work alongside Cuban medical collaborators with dedication, professionalism and love. A Continue reading
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AU Describes Reported Ill Treatment of Africans Trying to Leave Ukraine as Shockingly Racist and in Breach International Law
By: Christian Conteh The African Union (AU) has described reported ill treatment of Africans trying to leave Ukraine as shockingly racist and in breach international law. According to the current Chair of the African Union and President of the Republic of Senegal, H.E. Macky Sall, and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Continue reading
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In The Gambia assisting those in need is our passion, and saving lives a great satisfaction
By MSc. Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) Banjul, March 1st.- The Gambian people are grateful for every moment lived alongside the Cuban doctors because there are many sufferings relieved and lives saved for more than 25 years throughout this African nation. We are not tired, we continue to help these brothers with dedication and responsability, Continue reading
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