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Fatou Jeng
Fatou Jeng (born September 30, 1996, Banjul, The Gambia) is a Gambian Climate movement, youth climate activist. She was named among the 30 most influential young Gambians of 2019. She also made the list of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 as a young leader shaping Africa's futur Personal life Fatou Jeng was born on September 30, 1996 in Banjul in The Gambia. She studied at the University of the Gambia, and was the first female president of the university's student union. Jeng also graduated from the University of Sussex where she obtained a master's degree in environment, development, and policy, and was a recipient of the Chevening Scholarship, Chevening scholarship. She is married to Adama Njie and together they have a son, Muhammed A. Njie. Activism Jeng founded the youth lead and non-profit organization Clean Earth Gambia. The goal of the organization is to create awareness about issues concerning the environment, most importantly climate change. Her organization in p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banjul
Banjul (, (US) and ), officially the City of Banjul, is the capital city of The Gambia. It is the centre of the eponymous administrative division which is home to an estimated 400,000 residents, making it The Gambia's largest and most densely populated metropolitan area. The city Banjul is located on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island), where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean. The population of the city proper is 31,301, with the Greater Banjul Area, which includes the City of Banjul and the Kanifing Municipal Council, at a population of 413,397 (2013 census). The island is connected to the mainland to the west and the rest of Greater Banjul Area via bridges. There are also ferries linking Banjul to the mainland at the other side of the river. From the 19th century until 24 April 1973, the city was known as Bathurst. Etymology There are several etymologies for 'Banjul.' One traditional history recounts that Bandjougou, son of Barafin, came to the island after fleeing t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
