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Gambian Man, First Non-U.S. National Convicted of Torture, Sentenced to More Than 67 Years in Prison

Michael Sang Correa, 46, was sentenced today to 810 months in prison by Senior Judge Christine M. Arguello for the District of Colorado after being convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit torture and five counts of torture. Correa’s actions...

Gambian Man Convicted on Torture Charges

A Colorado jury convicted a Gambian national, Michael Sang Correa, on torture charges for his participation in the torture of numerous victims in The Gambia in 2006, including through beating and flesh burning, because of the victims’ purported...

From Mohammed Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of the Gambia

AZERBAIJAN, April 11 - 11 April 2025, 17:26 Her Excellency Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva, First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt felicitations to Your Excellency,...

From Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia

AZERBAIJAN, April 4 - His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, On the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan, I am honored to extend my warmest greetings to you, your government, and the people of...

Launch of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council

SLOVENIA, September 8 - Running from 8 September to 8 October 2025, the session will address a wide range of substantive issues as well as the human rights situation in individual countries. Thematic areas under consideration include the human...

"Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Speaks at London’s House of Lords"

Bridging Gaps and Changing Lives: A Voice for Women, Education, and Empowerment LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Jacqueline Mohair Speaks at the House of Lords in London at Invitation of African...

CFBANQUE has announced the opening of offices in Nigeria, Gambia, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CFBANQUE has announced the opening of offices in several African countries: Nigeria, Gambia, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The investment bank aims to strengthen its presence on the...

Africa CDC Warns Mpox Still Major Health Threat

(MENAFN) Mpox, a disease that has rapidly spread across various African nations and resulted in the deaths of hundreds, continues to be considered a serious health threat across the continent, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control...

NJ Ayuk Discusses Gambia's Energy Opportunities at African Energy Week 2024

SOUTH AFRICA, October 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African Energy Chamber's Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, speak about The Gambia's growing energy industry during the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024. This event, which will be held in Cape...

Award-Winning Director Jeffrey Page Embarks on West African Cultural Tour to Produce Feature-Length Documentary

From October 2024 to January 2025, Page will visit Guinea, Senegal, Mali, The Gambia, Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau to document their cultural traditions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-Winning...

Mpox Plagues Several Countries, Africa CDC Warns

(MENAFN) Mpox, which has devastated several African nations, claiming hundreds of lives, remains a serious health crisis, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). In a statement released Thursday, the...

Call for Application for Phase 4 of the UNESCO World Heritage Mentorship Programme for African World Heritage Professionals

Application Deadline: 10 September 2025 (Midnight Paris Time). Application materials: CV and Motivation letter to be sent to: WH-Africa@unesco.org with copy to Jessica Roland Williams j.roland-williams@unesco.org The UNESCO Mentorship Programme...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Senegal - DELETED

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Senegal. The Africa Prize for...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Senegal

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Senegal. The Africa Prize for...

Africa's CIFAL Centres Host Successful Regional Meeting in Abuja

7 August 2025, Abuja, Nigeria - In the framework of the Fleet Safety Global Training Programme regional workshop held on 30-31 July 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria, the first regional meeting of CIFAL Centres based in Africa took place. The meeting brought...

International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah

The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International...

Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami Honored as ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at Influencer Magazine Awards 2025

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of an extraordinary legacy of compassion, resilience, and global service, Syed Muhammad Faisal Sami has been awarded ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ at the Influencer Magazine...

'Have You Seen My Daddy?' by Pastor John R. Peyton is a Story of Redemption, Fatherhood, and Faith

A story that reflects a profound message: fatherhood matters. CANTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In classrooms, on street corners, and deep in the silence of the human heart, one question echoes more often than we...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa

(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...