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3 Feb

AGAST set to hold first post-pandemic annual gathering this weekend in Bursa

Istanbul, 3rd February, 2022:- The Association of Gambian Students in Turkey (AGAST) is gearing up to host its first post-pandemic annual gathering this weekend in Bursa.   The program, first of its kind since the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic, is set to bring together Gambian students across Turkey, high profile dignitaries including Gambian diplomats, heads of […]

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4 Aug

Mezun olacak uluslararası öğrencilerin dikkatine

Istanbul, 4th August, 2021:- Türkiye’de eğitimini başarılı şekilde tamamlayıp mezun olan uluslararası öğrenciler, mezun olduktan sonra Türkiye’de kalması için aşağıdaki mevzuata dikkat etmesi önem taşımaktadır.   6458 sayılı Yabancılar ve Uluslararası Koruma Kanununun 30 uncu maddesinin 12. Fıkrasında Türkiye’de yüksek öğrenimini tamamlayanlardan mezuniyet tarihinden itibaren altı ay içinde müracaat eden yabancılar;   “Bu amaçla ikamet […]

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7 Mar

Meet Pa Modou Drammeh, a Gambian student breaking records in Turkey

Istanbul, 7th March, 2021:- For the past few months, Pa Modou Drammeh has been breaking records as an international student in Turkey.   He first made headline in December 2020, after winning an essay competition under the ‘International Students Academy Award’ organised by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), a competition for […]

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28 Feb

AGAST’s 2020-2021 Financial Report Shows Over 100% Increment in Membership Contributions

Istanbul, 28th February, 2021:- The 2020-2021 financial report of the Association of Gambian Students in Turkey (AGAST) has seen over hundred percent increment in the termly contribution of its members.   According to the AGAST treasurer Mariama Manneh, the record high increase in membership contributions was due to the COVID-19 financial support from the government […]

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28 Feb

AGAST Holds 2021 Virtual Annual Gathering, Elects New Executives

Istanbul, 28th February, 2021:- The Association of Gambian Students in Turkey (AGAST) has on Sunday held its 2021 annual gathering. The convergence was held virtual this year due to COVID-19 pandemic.   The program marked every year is an opportunity for the members of the organization to meet, share ideas and experiences and reflect on […]

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27 Feb

AGAST: Beware of Deceitful Agents

Istanbul, February 28, 2021- The Association of Gambian Students in Turkey (AGAST) wishes to draw the attention of the Gambian public to the presence of persons who disguise themselves as good Samaritans by claiming to be providers of opportunities/incentives such as scholarships that would enable them to pursue higher education in Turkey.   Most of […]

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28 Apr

The Gambian Embassy in Turkey sends a Ramadan message to AGAST.

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28 Apr

Press Release from the executive of Gambians in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)

It has come to our knowledge that a student in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) reported her ‘conditions’ to Star FM Gambia but in a very misleading manner. Her report, which seems to classify all the other students under her nerve-wracking situation, has been condemned by the executives of the Gambian Students’ Association […]

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