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Cindy Ngamba makes history as first refugee to secure Olympic medal, reaches boxing semi-finals
Cindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba, a Cameroon-born, UK-based boxer representing the Refugee Olympic Team, has etched her name in Olympic history at Paris 2024.She became the first athlete from the Refugee Olympic Team to secure an Olympic medal when she triumphed over French contender Davina Michel in the 75kg boxing semi-finals, winning by unanimous decision. Looking ahead, Ngamba faces Panama’s Atheyna Bylon on Thursday for a chance to advance to the gold medal match. Regardless of the outcome, Ngamba has already guaranteed herself a bronze medal, with the potential to upgrade to silver or gold. Her inspiring journey continues at the North Paris Arena, where she’s not only pursuing personal success but also shining a spotlight on the Refugee Olympic Team’s importance in the global sporting community. Ngamba’s groundbreaking achievement serves as a powerful message of hope and perseverance for refugees worldwide.
Read the original article here: https://olympics.com/en/news/cindy-ngamba-history-first-refugee-olympic-medal-paris-2024-boxing-semi-finals
Curacao becomes associate member of Caribbean Community
Curacao, the picturesque Dutch Caribbean island, has officially joined the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as its newest associate member. This milestone was announced during the opening ceremony of CARICOM’s heads of government summit in Grenada. Curacao’s inclusion expands CARICOM’s influence and strengthens economic integration and cooperation among Caribbean nations, especially small island developing states. CARICOM, dedicated to promoting regional collaboration, welcomed Curacao as Caribbean leaders gathered to discuss pressing issues, with climate change at the forefront. This membership is expected to foster new opportunities for trade, cultural exchange, and collective problem-solving among member states. As the Caribbean faces growing environmental challenges, Curacao’s membership could contribute to more robust regional strategies to combat climate change and other shared concerns. The summit in Grenada provides a platform for Caribbean leaders to address these critical issues and forge stronger regional ties.
Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/curacao-becomes-associate-member-of-caribbean-community/ar-BB1qMMF3?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Commonwealth Secretariat celebrates launch of The Gambia’s new digital trade and tourism platforms
The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat, has launched a series of digital platforms aimed at enhancing the country’s trade, tourism, and investment sectors. Unveiled at a recent event in Bijilo, this initiative includes the Gambia E-Market Platform, Gamlumo, the Gambia Export Promotion Video, and the Tourism Destination Video. These digital tools are part of The Gambia’s National Export Strategy (2021-2025) and are designed to boost the country’s competitiveness in global markets. Developed with technical assistance from the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Trade and Competitiveness Team, this project highlights a collaborative effort to drive The Gambia’s economic growth and international visibility through digital transformation.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwealth-secretariat-celebrates-launch-gambias-new-digital-trade-and-tourism-platforms
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