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The Israeli embassy in Senegal overseeing The Gambia, has announced it's symbolic donation of $10.000 to help fight the pandemic and support the population of Mansakonko. Mr. Daniel Aschheim, deputy chief of mission of The Israeli Embassy in Dakar, has Monday July 27, 2020 received The Chairman of Mansakonko Council Mr. Landing B. Sanneh and his Executive Chief Officer Mr. Paa Saith Ceesay. The purpose of the meeting was to donate a symbolic check of $10.000 to the population of Mansakonko to help cope with the economic crisis caused by the COVID19. The Chairman gladly thanks the Israeli Embassy and its entire staff for such a “big gesture” that promotes the relationship between the two countries, and adds more credential to the Mansakonko City. For the Israeli Embassy, offering food supplies to 400 families in the Gambia is a privilege and honor. The provision’s distribution will take place right after the feast of Aïd El Kebir.

Global Youth Parliament (GYP) within the 63 member states, have on Wednesday awarded a merit certificate to the minister of Health Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh for been methodical, his integrity, promoting good governance samid Covid-19. Speaking at the ceremony, the minister expressed delights and stated that the world have been challenged by the virus and is not easy for the health care workers. He added that it has been very challenging, very demanding, needs lot of hard work, less sleep, lot of dedication and commitment on the part of the health care workers. “I therefore accept this award on behalf of the entire health workers of this country and I dedicate it to all the health workers, security forces and all the people who are contributing to the Covid-19 struggle.” Minister Samateh further indicated that he is touched seeing young people of this country in the forefront of activities to shape the world and working hard towards achieving the