• The National Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Committee of the Gambia was launched on 21st of February 2023, at a ceremony held at the premises of the Food Safety and Quality Authority of the Gambia. (fao.org)
  • Weather station: Banjul / Yundum, Gambia). (timeanddate.com)
  • Banjul/ Brazzaville, 20 April 2021 - The Gambia has successfully eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the third African country to be validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having eliminated the disease as a public health threat. (who.int)
  • The Gambia is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional economic union of 15 countries located in West Africa. (state.gov)
  • "Sandeng's senseless death in custody appears to be the latest in a long line of abuses against the political opposition in Gambia," said Corinne Dufka , West Africa director at Human Rights Watch. (article19.org)
  • The work may therefore be useful to students and scholars who are interested in The Gambia.But it should be seen as a general work on The Gambia in spite of the academic approach the author has taken in his analysis of anumber of subjects on this country which is also known as a gateway to West Africa. (geometry.net)
  • Although foreign investment is encouraged in virtually all the sectors of the Gambian economy, through the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA), eight areas are also identified as "priority sectors" which attract a Special Investment Certificate (SIC) that provides a number of incentives, including duty waivers and tax holidays. (state.gov)
  • The project, entitled "Promoting Rights and Justice in The Gambia" provides technical support, expertise, and advice to the Gambian justice sector so that it can serve the public by providing quality justice services, which are critical to enforcing legal rights. (americanbar.org)
  • A file photo taken Nov 22, 2011 shows Gambian President Yahya Jammeh greeting supporters during a rally in Gambia. (straitstimes.com)
  • It focuses on the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratories in The Gambia and particularly their Pneumococcal Vaccine Trial (PVT) that was conducted jointly with the Gambian government during 2001-2004. (geometry.net)
  • I congratulate the Gambian health workers for the hard work that resulted in the elimination of trachoma as a public health threat in The Gambia. (who.int)
  • A 2018-2019 survey on trachoma trichiasis (an advanced stage) in The Gambia found that the prevalence of the disease among people aged 15 and above ranged from 0% to 0.02%, beating the threshold required for the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. (who.int)
  • In late 2021, ABAROLI launched a DRL-supported rapid response project to provide direct technical assistance to the Ministry of Justice in the Gambia to equip it with skills and capacity to take forward its justice and accountability mandate for Jammeh-era crimes. (americanbar.org)
  • From 1996 to 2017, the small and densely populated West African nation of The Gambia suffered under the violent and repressive regime of its president, Yahya Jammeh. (transparency.org)
  • In the short time since Jammeh has been ousted from office, The Gambia has shown progress in many of the areas we identified as critical. (transparency.org)
  • Many of the proceeds of high-level corruption by Jammeh and his cronies have left The Gambia, much like Jammeh himself who now lives in luxurious exile in Equatorial Guinea. (transparency.org)
  • Mr Jammeh had refused to step down after he lost an election to President Adama Barrow, but bowed to pressure from the West African military that had entered The Gambia to force him to recognise the election outcome. (sky.com)
  • Jeggan Bahoum, of the Movement for the Restoration of Democracy in Gambia, said: "Jammeh came as a pauper bearing guns. (sky.com)
  • Human rights in the Gambia have been considered poor under Yahya Jammeh . (wikipedia.org)
  • Family members of the two young men say they'd returned to Gambia to set up businesses but Jallow testified that President Jammeh said they'd come to overthrow his regime. (kpbs.org)
  • In 2022 the new organization under Ida Saine Conteh took over the Miss Gambia beauty pageant. (wikipedia.org)
  • The select committee is convinced that Maiden Pharmaceutical Limited is culpable and should be held accountable for exporting the contaminated medicine that was linked to the deaths of at least 70 killed in Gambia in 2022" . (africanews.com)
  • While still far below the global average of 43 out of 100, with a score of 37 out of 100 on the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) The Gambia has gained seven points since 2017. (transparency.org)
  • Results of search for 'au:'Gambia. (who.int)
  • In 2019, Freedom House awarded The Gambia an aggregate score of 45/100 , pushing the country further into the "partly free" category it entered in 2018. (transparency.org)
  • The properties he seeks to protect belong to Gambians and Gambia, and he must not be allowed to take them with him. (sky.com)
  • Gambia 's decision to rejoin the ICC reflects shifting priorities under newly elected President Adama Barrow, who will be inaugurated tomorrow. (hrw.org)
  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) may have had a small reprieve this week from a string of African withdrawals, with Gambia's newly elected President Adama Barrow telling various media outlets that there is no need for Gambia to leave the court. (ipsnews.net)
  • To ensure you receive the latest Travel Advice for Republic of The Gambia , please see Ireland.ie . (dfa.ie)
  • If you're travelling to Republic of The Gambia our travel advice and updates give you practical tips and useful information. (dfa.ie)
  • Irish citizens can enter the Republic of the Gambia without a visa for up to 90 days. (dfa.ie)
  • Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry into the Republic of the Gambia and have at least one blank page. (dfa.ie)
  • It's advisable to take a number of photocopies of your passport with you when travelling to the Republic of the Gambia and you should carry a photocopy of your passport at all times during your stay. (dfa.ie)
  • In response to the inactivity of the committee, The Government of the Gambia, through The Food Safety and Authority, deemed it necessary to reconstitute and launch this important committee. (fao.org)
  • The study was commissioned by UNICEF Gambia and its partner the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) to holistically understand the drivers of conflict in The Gambia, the enablers of peaceful coexistence at all levels, whether or not the conflict drivers exaggerate inequities and increase vulnerability that consequently creates barriers for the attainment of children's rights, and to propose measures to address the conflict drivers. (unicef.org)
  • In 2021, ABAROLI kicked off a five-year USAID-funded project to support The Gambia as it takes steps to consolidate a democratic and accountable system of governance. (americanbar.org)
  • Sessional paper no. 7 of 1965: report on the census of population of the Gambia taken on 17th / 18th April 1963. (who.int)
  • It called on Gambia to release Ceesay and drop all charges against him. (article19.org)
  • While The Gambia needs to ensure that effective institutions, a constitution that serves the country's citizens and rule of law replace Jammeh's repressive dictatorship, other governments need to help close the loopholes and bring greater transparency to the murky jurisdictions that enabled the theft of The Gambia's assets. (transparency.org)
  • One of Gambia's most outstanding features is ethnic and cultural integration in spite of the cultural and historical differences among the country's different ethnic groups.People going to The Gambia for the first time may find this work to be useful. (geometry.net)
  • The Miss Gambia beauty pageants aims to be the platform of young women in Gambia as ambassador of goodwill for the country. (wikipedia.org)
  • Led by the Food Safety and Quality of the Gambia, the committee is comprised of twenty-two members from different stakeholder agencies within the government, private and consumer sectors of the country. (fao.org)
  • Gambia has already recalled all cough and cold syrups in circulation in the country as well as all pharmaceutical products manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals , whose production plant in India has been shut down. (africanews.com)
  • It's safe to say there is plenty to keep you busy during a holiday to The Gambia , so we've put together a list of 10 of our favourite things to do in the country. (gambia.co.uk)
  • This work is a comprehensive look at The Gambia as a country and as a nation. (geometry.net)
  • This is an exploratory, descriptive study based on a convenience sample from a rural nursing service and in-country area farm ers from The Gambia. (cdc.gov)
  • Gambia is a long narrow West African nation of two million people that's protrudes into Senegal. (kpbs.org)
  • nbsp;Dozens of military personnel and civilians have been arrested in The Gambia and a cache of explosives and weapons have been found following a failed coup, a source said on Thursday. (straitstimes.com)
  • BISSAU (AFP) - Several dozen military personnel and civilians were arrested, and a large cache of weapons and explosives were found following a reported coup attempt in The Gambia, an intelligence source said Thursday. (straitstimes.com)
  • The Gambia Teachers Union has been proactive in its advocacy and activities in response to the COVID-19 epidemic as it turns its focus to guaranteeing a safe return to schools and quality education for all. (ei-ie.org)
  • This report presents the findings of a comprehensive conflict analysis for peacebuilding education and advocacy for The Gambia. (unicef.org)
  • Indian authorities are investigating cough syrups made by a local pharmaceutical company after the World Health Organisation said they could be responsible for the deaths of 66 children in The Gambia. (livemint.com)
  • In Gambia, the suspected pharmacy owner and importer of the cough syrups and some senior officials of the Medicines Control Agency have been called in for questioning by the police, who said they have opened an investigation into the deaths. (livemint.com)
  • There are no laws or practices in The Gambia that discriminate against foreign investors, including U.S. investors. (state.gov)
  • The HEALTHCOM resurvey of oral rehydration therapy practices in the Gambia / prepared by Jeff McDowell, Judith McDivitt for the Academy for Educational Development and the Department of Medical and Health, the Gambia, December 7, 1990. (who.int)
  • Samples were collected from pregnant women in rural Gambia at enrollment (8-20 weeks), 20 weeks, and 30 weeks of gestation . (bvsalud.org)
  • Agricultur al-related injury and illness in The Gambia: a descriptive survey of a rural nursing service and area farm ers. (cdc.gov)
  • The Gambia has a small economy that relies primarily on agriculture, tourism, and remittances for support. (state.gov)
  • Gospel Recordings Gambia - General information, articles, news and contact details about GRN Gambia. (globalrecordings.net)
  • Visitors to Gambia are advised to follow the guidance of national and local authorities and stay fully informed of what's going on by monitoring local news and social media. (dfa.ie)
  • With its tropical climate south of the equator, Gambia has dry, hot winters making it the perfect sunshine destination for those of us in colder countries. (thomascook.com)
  • The schools pose a challenge to sustaining the achievement as pupils come from both within and outside The Gambia, increasing the risk of transmission across geographical locations. (who.int)
  • Charbel Hobeika, managing director of Gambia Tours and also the Agent for TUI, said: "TUI is a worldwide operator and is the largest tour operator in the world, and is now flying into The Gambia, from UK, Holland and other destinations. (allafrica.com)
  • The Gambia is probably not renowned for the diversity of its shopping outlets but there are enough local crafts on offer to ensure you take some memorable souvenirs home with you. (gambia.co.uk)
  • The Gambia Investment & Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) is the national agency established responsible for the promotion and facilitation of private sector investments into The Gambia. (state.gov)
  • The Miss Gambia is a national beauty pageant in The Gambia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Femi is the Campaign Director for the United Democratic Party, a political opposition party in Gambia. (amnestyusa.org)
  • Speaking at the launching ceremony, Mr. Mamodou Bah, the Director General of the Food Safety and Quality of the Gambia, assured members of the new committee of his office's commitment to ensure the newly formed committee does not face the same difficulties as the previous one. (fao.org)
  • A year later, The Gambia is inside the top 100 countries for the first time. (transparency.org)
  • Please keep up the excellent work," said Dr Desta Alamerew Tiruneh, WHO Representative in The Gambia. (who.int)
  • Vaccine introduction status in Gambia over time. (who.int)