New Councillor for Northern Africa

By nominating and electing Dr. Tamer Abu-Alam as the new GSAf’s newsletter editor and information officer, the position of Northern Africa councillor fell vacant. The GSAf council had received 5 applications for the position (3 from Morocco, 1 from Algeria and 1 from Egypt). Only the Egyptian candidate was present and she presented to the Assembly her perceived contribution if she is elected. The General Assembly elected Dr. Kholoud Abdelmaksoud as the new councillor for Northern Africa. The council thanks our colleagues from Morocco and…

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Homage of Prof. Serrano Pinto

From Africa, he started his career and he kept Africa all the time in his heart – “Prof. Serrano Pinto” Prof. Serrano Pinto was born in Portugal, on 5 March 1936 and passed away suddenly after returning from his participation in CAG21 in Johannesburg on 15 January 2011. Prof. Serrano Pinto was the Goodwill Ambassador of the Geological Society of Africa to Portugal. During the opening ceremony of the CAG27, both the Geological Society of Africa and the local organizing committee paid a tribute to…

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Sincere condolences

Prof. Driss Fadli from Mohamed V University (Rabat, Morocco) Passed away on Monday, 25th of August, 2018. He was a famous militant geologist. His activities was focused last years on how to highlight the geologic, cultural and touristic assets of Jbel Bani Geopark (https://www.facebook.com/BaniGeopark/). On behalf of the GSAf staff as well as of his Moroccan and African friends and colleagues, we present here our sincere condolences to Prof. Fadli family. The Geology is mourning in Morocco. Rest in peace our dear Driss.

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