Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and The Gambia First Lady welcomed First Ladies of Africa, Ministers and participants at 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025
PRESS RELEASE BANJUL, The Gambia, November 19, 2025/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia & Ambassador of Merck Foundation
GPF is actively engaging in dialogue with students in Kanifing Municipality.
On November 17, 2025, the Gambia Police Force conducted a school outreach initiative in Kanifing Municipality, engaging students from Aji Sukai Ndateh Junior and Senior Secondary School and Kotu Senior Secondary School. The outreach focused on promoting community collaboration, educating students about their rights and duties, and the importance of law and discipline. Key speakers
CEES Coverage of Subsidized Rice Support in CRR-South
Jahally has benefited significantly from the ROOTS Subsidized Rice Input Support Program, which improved irrigation and drainage systems. These enhancements revitalized rice farming in previously neglected areas. Farmer Taggeh Madina anticipates a yield of 160 bags of paddy rice from his 2 hectares. The farmers have completed three years in the program, receiving support that
NHRC commissioners and staff are visiting prisons and detention centers nationwide.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated a countrywide monitoring effort of prisons and detention facilities to assess their conditions and adherence to international human rights standards, such as the Nelson Mandela Rules. Although there have been some advancements in the prison system, considerable shortcomings persist, and the evaluation will underscore both achievements and
