Gambia
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Congratulations to Cuban teachers in the Gambia for the successful fulfillment of their mission
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) Banjul, Feb 24th. – The Cuban professors of the Gambian Medical Faculty analyzed the development of the educational teaching process and the results of the period that frames the months of September of last year to date. They currently have 78 medical students who will soon take their professional Continue reading
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Gambians appreciate congratulations for their Independence Day, and reiterate solidarity with Cuba
Banjul, Feb 19th.- Joseph Modou Peh Grant, the president of the Gambia-Cuba Friendship Association, , thanked the congratulatory messages sent from Havana for the 57th anniversary of the Independence of this West African nation, and reiterated the solidarity of his organization with the Caribbean island in its struggle against the US blockade. In a letter Continue reading
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Gambian delegation to Congress University-2022 fulfills intense work program in Cuba
Havana, Feb 10th.- An intense work program fulfills a delegation of the Gambian, Research, Science and Technology Higher Education Ministry present at the XIII Congress University-2022, which meets in Cuba with the attandence of many countries on five continents. The delegation, made up of six senior officials from that nation of West Africa, is headed Continue reading
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Gambian delegation travel to Cuba to participate in the 13th University 2022 Congress
Banjul, Feb 6th. – A large Gambian delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology traveled to Cuba this Sunday to participate in the 13th University 2022 Congress that will be held in Havana between February 7th and 13th. The delegation is headed by the Director of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mucktarr Continue reading
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If Cuba progresses, Africa will also develop, Gambian Minister affirmed
Banjul, Feb 3rd.- If Cuba progresses, Africa will also develop, said today Honorable Badara A. Joof, the Gambian Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, in a meeting in his office with excellency Rubén G. Abelenda. the Caribbean island’s ambassador to this nation from West Africa. Badara stressed that the largest of the Antilles Continue reading
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Distinguished and congratulated Cuban health professionals in The Gambia
Banjul, Jan 16th.- A group of health professionals that concludes their mission in the Gambia was distinguished last friday by the leadership of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) here, and entertained by the authorities of the Central Hospital of this capital. In a simple but emotional act, the doctors, graduates and technicians received diplomas from Continue reading
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One more year of teaching challenges and victories in the Gambia
By Maria Inés Álvarez Garay (*) Humanity is going through difficult times, as a consequence of the Covid19 pandemic that has taken thousands of lives and has lacerated the economy of many countries, especially those of the so-called third world. Cuba, the largest of the Antilles, is an island that is fighting against a genocidal Continue reading
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A meeting with Fidel
By: María Inés Álvarez Garay (*) – On the occasion of the V anniversary of the physical disappearance of Fidel Castro The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, left a deep mark not only on the people who saw him born and who he led to his definitive independence, but on many other lands Continue reading
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Infinite thanks Cuba for the Abdala vaccine that is on my shoulder
By Habibou Jallow (Gambian doctor recently graduated in Cuba) Cuba, a small country in dimension, but huge for its ideas of brotherhood, equality and solidarity with other nations because it shares the little it has, not its left over. Many like me were received and embraced as children of its own with much love and Continue reading
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Cuban Medical Brigade in the Gambia refuses to subversive act of the US
With the triumph of the Cuban Revolution more than 60 years ago, a series of social, political and economic transformations began on the Caribbean island that are still continuing under the premise of a prosperous and sustainable Socialism, despite the aggressions and blockade imposed by successive White House regimes. Currently the world is affected by Continue reading
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We honor the Hero of Yaguajay on the occasion of his physical disappearance
By María Inés Álvarez Garay (*) Commander Camilo Cienfuegos was very loved for his humility, simplicity and frank smile. History highlights him as one of the most important leaders during the revolutionary process that led Cuba to its definitive independence in 1959. The man of a thousand battles contributed to the political education of the Continue reading
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More Cuban doctors in the Gambia, more mutual solidarity
Banjul, Oct 24th.- A new group of Cuban health professionals arrived in the Gambia this Sunday to reinforce the Medical Brigade of the Caribbean island (CMB) that for more than two decades heals and saves lives in this sister nation of West Africa . The doctors and graduates were received at the Banjul airport by Continue reading
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Habibou Jallow, a young Gambian-Cuban defender of Fidel’s Homeland
Cuban Ambassador announces the arrival to the Gambia of new health professionals from his country Banjul, Oct 19.- «I am a Gambian-Cuban defender of Fidel’s Homeland,» said Habibou Jallow, a young man from this West African nation who graduated as doctor in Medicine in 2021 on the Caribbean island. Jallow concluded his studies at the Continue reading
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Health professionals in the Gambia demonstrate their humanitarian work with real deeds
By MSC. Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) «(…) In the doctor we need three things: human quality, intellectual quality and the indispensable political-moral quality (…)» Fidel Castro. In Farafenni, a town in the interior of the Gambia, we find Dr. Marcial Reborido Calvi, a First Degree specialist in Comprehensive General dentistry and Master in Community Continue reading
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The Point: Gambian receives highest prestigious medal from Cuba
Oct 14, 2021, 2:03 PM | Article By: Momodou Jawo Modou Grant, a retired accountant and a resident of Kanifing South, who doubles as the president of The Gambia-Cuba Friendship Association has been awarded the highest prestigious medal of Cuba. The award is given to institutions, individuals and organisations including governments who collectively or individually support Continue reading
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Emotions in the Gambia
By Rubén G. Abelenda (*) Banjul. – How many emotions and feelings of mutual brotherhood emerged in an activity that we celebrated this October 8th at the headquarters of our embassy here, where we imposed on the president of the Gambia-Cuba Solidarity Association, Joseph Modou Peh Grant, the Medal of Friendship awarded by the Council Continue reading
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President Díaz-Canel thanks the Virtual Solidarity Meeting of Africa with Cuba
– President of the Cuban Parliament, Esteban Lazo, insists on strengthening relations with Africa Havana, Oct 7 (Agencies) The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, thanked the celebration of the VII African Continental Meeting of Solidarity with the Caribbean nation, which took place this Thursday virtually. Díaz-Canel highlighted the common roots, the struggles and the shared Continue reading
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Gambia Assumes ECOWAS Commission Presidency
The Gambia’s candidate to occupy this high profile position is Dr. Omar Touray. It is the first time in the history of the ECOWAS Commission that The Gambia will occupy the presidency. The position rotates among the member states of the organisation. President Adama Barrow received the news today with delight, saying it is a Continue reading
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They will celebrate African Continental Virtual Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba
– Africa for Cuba Oct 5 – With the aim of continuing to strengthen relations between Africa and Cuba, to raise our voices in defense of truth, unity, peace and in rejection of imperialist threats, the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) will celebrate this Thursday, October 7, an African Continental Virtual Meeting Continue reading
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