On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, representatives of the United States Government joined the Government of The Gambia at the national dissemination of the 2019-2020 Gambia Demographic Health Survey (DHS). Held at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, the U.S. Ambassador to The Gambia, R Carl Paschall, accompanied by Dakar-based USAID Deputy Mission Director Dr. …
On May 12, 2021, Secretary of State Antony Blinken released the 2020 International Religious Freedom Report, an annual publication documenting the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The …
U.S. Army Major General Andrew M. Rohling visited The Gambia from April 19-20, 2021. Major General Rohling, who was on a tour of the region, held discussions with senior government officials, military leaders, and international partners on issues related to security sector reform, capacity development, peacekeeping operations, and U.S.-Gambia defense ties. On April 20, the …
The United States Embassy Banjul is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is open to the public. The Fellowship is a one-year program to study at a leading U.S. university, offered to young and mid-career professionals who have a proven track record of leadership and a commitment to …
“I was pleased to see the arrival to The Gambia of COVID-19 vaccines that were sponsored through the COVAX program. I am proud that the United States announced contributions totaling $4 billion U.S. Dollars, over 200 Billion Dalasi, to support the global COVAX collective. This funding is making global vaccination – including in The Gambia …
On January 12, Ambassador Paschall appeared live on the Gambia Radio and Television Services’ (GRTS) prime time 8 p.m. newscast. In the six-minute-long interview, the Ambassador answered questions on the significance of Congress’s certification of President-elect Biden, lessons learned from the U.S. election, and his take on the upcoming Gambian election. The Ambassador stressed that …
Ahead of the inauguration day festivities in Washington, DC, Ambassador Paschall delivered official certificates and congratulatory cakes to the three Gambian Journalists who took part in the 2020 Foreign Press Center Presidential Election Reporting tours. The Ambassador met with the journalists and media chiefs of three Gambian media houses. The Ambassador’s visit highlighted the importance …
Ambassador Paschall paid a courtesy call on World Health Organization Gambia Country Director Dr Desta Tirhune. The Ambassador apprised Dr Tirhune of President Joseph R Biden’s letters to UN Secretary General Guterres and WHO Director General Tedros. Dr Tirhune welcomed the news, and provided Ambassador Paschall an update on WHO’s work with the Gambian Ministry is Health to battle COVID-19. The …
On Friday morning January 22, Ambassador Paschall briefed Foreign Minister Dr. Momodou Tangara on President Biden’s Executive Actions on the World Health Organization and other aspects of the global COVID-19 battle, border security, and rejoining the Paris Climate Accords. Dr. Tangara welcomed the discussion and asked the Ambassador to convey to President Biden and Vice …
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