Senior Official from United States Africa Command Visits The Gambia
The highest ranking civilian at the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) made an orientation visit to The Gambia on July 25, 2018. Ambassador Alexander M. Laskaris, who serves as the Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, held discussions with senior government officials on issues related to security sector reform and civil-military relations in The Gambia. During ... Read More»
3 Smart Secondary School Scholars, Teacher Attends Pan-African Youth Leadership Program 2018
Three extraordinary young Gambian secondary school students and their teacher chaperone have been selected for participation in the 2018 Pan-African Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP). This fully-funded three-week program will take place from August 4 – August 25, 2018 at various colleges, universities, and institutions throughout the United States. The young scholars are Nyajay Satta Braima, ... Read More»
PD’s Competitive College Club Holds Education Retreat
On June 29, members of PD-funded Competitive College Clubs and their teacher coordinators organized a rural educational retreat in Mansa Konko, Lower River Region. Acting Public Affairs Officer Amelia Broderick and Cultural Affairs Assistant Hatab Fadera travelled to the region for the retreat and delivered interactive presentations on the network’s impact and the U.S. college ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Promotes U.S. Higher Education at Bridging Gaps Expo
Embassy Banjul participated in the first “Bridging Gaps Advisory Education and Career Expo” by displaying an EducationUSA booth. The founder and CEO of Bridging Gaps, Ramatoulie Gaye, a woman empowerment activist, started the program in order to inform young Gambians, especially young women, of post-secondary educational options available to them and by helping develop their ... Read More»