Due to this experience, the people of Liberia have concluded that Liberia is headed in the wrong direction (Afrobarometer, 2022). The new direction of the the new State regime is the wrong direction. It is the wrong direction because it promotes corruption and poverty. The right direction calls for the use of awareness raising for helping to solve the problems non-violently, through the Rule of Law. The right direction calls for relevant action like the action taken to remove almost all of the Legislators who wanted to be re-elected.

ANKARA – The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has risen to 21, with tens of thousands of people fleeing to temporary government shelters, officials said on Sunday. According to Yusrizal, seven bodies were recovered in the village of Koto XI Tarusan, while another three were found in two neighboring villages, bringing the total number of deaths to 21. “Relief efforts for the dead and missing were hampered by power outages, blocked roads covered in thick mud and debris,” Yusrizal said. The agency said at least two villagers were injured, while more than 80,000 people have fled to temporary government shelters. Flash floods and landslides are common in Indonesia, where millions live near floodplains, particularly during the rainy season.

Some citizens of Liberia have spoken out against government’s plan to withdraw armed guards from concession companies’ facilities across the country describing the move as a major threat to the assets of companies operating in the country. In response to his communication, the House is said to be currently deliberating the prospect of urging the Executive branch to withdraw security forces from all mining company’s facilities in Liberia. Mohammed Donsu, a commercial driver who lives in one of the concession areas said taking away armed guards from these companies will leave the companies vulnerable as there will be no one to protect their assets and could cause serious impediment for the operations of these companies. This the citizens said will scare away investors mostly those contemplating in coming to invest in the country as concession companies love to work in a peaceful and friendly environment where their assets will be protected by the government. The Government shall provide armed guards as needed, which expense shall be borne by the Company.”Visited 42 times, 17 visit(s) today

Citizens of Gola Konneh District, in Grand Cape Mount County have firmly distanced themselves from a staged protest action against Bea Mountain Mining Corporation by those they term as job seekers. “Gola Konneh District is concerned, and is calling on the Government of Liberia to launch a speedy intervention into the matter, as those involved in the protest are not indigenous. They are not citizens of Gola Konneh District where 99.9% of the Bea Mountain Mining Corporation currently operates,” they emphasize in a unified tone. According to the Gola Konneh Citizens, those protesting against the company are job seekers who do not even have a property in the concession area. Meanwhile, the Gola Konneh Citizens have expressed sincere gratitude to the Management of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation for its continuous developmental activities for the citizens of Gola Konneh District.

In the GAC’s opinion, with the outstanding cheques factored in, while the Government of Liberia’s book balance stood at US$43,243,823.77, the reconciled cash balance totaled US$6,918,142.97, representing the Government’s cash position. Therefore, the reconciled Cash balance was US$6,918,142.97. Outstanding Cheques Vs. CommitmentsIn an attempt to provide some nuance to the GAC Report, the former Comptroller General, Janga Kowo, emphasized the importance of context in understanding the GAC findings. Kowo asserts that the GAC report does not challenge the accuracy of the actual cash balance reported by the previous government as of January 17, 2024. Did President Weah say anything about Government obligations?

Women’s rights were finally recognised as fundamental and universal human rights. In both developed and developing countries, a backlash against women’s rights, including their sexual and reproductive rights, is stalling and even reversing progress. We must also urgently support women’s rights organizations fighting against stereotypes, battling to make women’s and girls’ voices heard, and challenging traditions and cultural norms. But it takes investment to give schoolgirls the same opportunities as schoolboys. It takes investment to provide the childcare that enables caregivers, who are mainly mothers, to do paid work outside the home.

Paynesville — Liberia’s former President George Weah has expressed profound sadness over the demise of former District #9 Representative of Nimba County, Johnson Gwaikolo, emphasizing that his passing is a significant loss to Liberia. His loss is deeply felt by the nation,” President Weah shared during his visit to the late statesman’s home in Paynesville. Former Liberian leader, along with several former government officials, visited the home of the late Gwaikolo on Thursday, March 7, 2024, acknowledging his seniority within the Coalition for Democratic Change. We had planned to meet, but unfortunately, I received the news of his passing while I was returning home,” former President Weah expressed. Outside of the Legislature, the late Gwaikolo served as Deputy Minister of Public Works during the administration of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and as President of the United Methodist University (UMU).

By Aleem Agha and Ellie Kaufman |A 19-year-old Sri Lankan national has been arrested and charged with the alleged murders of six people, including four children, in Ottawa, Canada, Ottawa police said at a press conference Thursday. Frank Desouza, believed to be studying in Canada, has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder, Ottawa police said. Ottawa police were called to the crime scene at about 11 p.m. local time on Wednesday. “The family were newcomers to Canada and are originally from Sri Lanka,” Ferguson said. This is the focus of our homicide unit as a diligently investigate this tragic crime,” Ferguson said.

According to the National Elections Commission, the government will have no burden of raising money as there is already money available from the 2023 Presidential and general Elections. The National Elections Commission (NEC) says it is prepared to conduct the pending by-elections in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties, and will do so without extra cost to the government. Henry Karmo [email protected]According to the National Elections Commission, the government will have no burden of raising money as there is already money available from the 2023 Presidential and general Elections. During the Meeting, the Chairperson of the National Elections Commission, Madam Davidetta Browne-Lansanah informed the Pro-Tempore that funding for the elections will come from the balance of US$2 Million dollars of money allotted for 2023 elections. The National Elections Commission in 2023 submitted an adjusted US$61 million of the first US$91 Million budget to enable it conduct the crucial 2023 Presidential and Legislative elections in Liberia.

By: R-Joe Ks FINEBOY |The Political leader of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) says the establishment of the War Crime Court is not important compare to other things that the Unity Party Government should be more concern about in meeting the need of the citizens. Freeman also said the issues of War Crime Court if given prioritize for establishment, will be a financial burden on government in funding it establishment as well as sustaining; citing that the court system of Liberia has the ability to prosecute individuals’ whole be liable for the commission of war crime if the right system is put in place. Freeman recommended that individual who has a case against anyone who may have committed war crime against his or her relative should has the right to go court with all necessary evidence and the court should has the mandate for prosecution of said individual. The MPC Political Leader assorted that beside Serra Leone who was misled to establish war crime court and after spending millions of dollars, was only able to prosecute less than five persons could be the same with Liberia if this government dare to venture into anything of that nature; adding that, how many country in Africa or America that have war crime court. Freeman said the Agenda of the Liberian Leader is on path to be a failure to the Liberia people.

Minister Paye spoke Tuesday when he assumed the position of minister of Mines and Energy. His appointment, however, was a breath of fresh air and relief for many stakeholders in the mining sector. The foremost ringleader of the cartels hovering over the mining sector, he said, is Gao Feng. Paye disclosed that his team will update the Mineral Policy of 2010 and the National Energy Policy of 2009. Not only was this a usurpation, but it also undermined regulation and thus exposed the mineral sector further,” he alleged.

MONROVIA – Culture Ambassador Juli Endee has once again received significant commendation for her pivotal role in projecting a positive image of the country through culture. By Willie N. Tokpa, [email protected]The latest commendation comes from Liberia’s new Minister of Information, Culture Affairs, and Tourism, Jerolinmek Mathew Piah. Speaking on Tuesday when he officially took over the Ministry, the new MICAT Boss described Ambassador Endee as a true patriot of national growth and development. The National Culture Center in Kendeja was traded by the government for the RLJ Beach Resort under the administration of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Meanwhile, Culture Ambassador Juli Endee has assured Liberians of her commitment to showcasing the country’s culture both at home and globally.

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — A private aircraft with seven people aboard crashed into a tree Wednesday after failing to take off successfully in Burkina Faso’s eastern region, killing five people and injuring two, authorities said. The plane was taking off from a local airport in the city of Diapaga en route to the city of Fada N’Gourma when it “ended up in a tree,” the government news agency Agence d’Information du Burkina said. The two injured people were rushed to a health facility, and authorities had begun an investigation into the crash, Burkina Faso’s Transportation Ministry said in a statement. It was not immediately clear why the aircraft could not take off successfully. The Diapaga-Fada N’Gourma route has been difficult to access in recent years because of the security crisis in the area and other parts of Burkina Faso, about half of which is outside government control as jihadi groups have ravaged the landlocked nation for years.

The President of Sharda University and Sharda Group of Companies in New Delhi, India, Prof. Dr. Ashok Daryani has arrived in Liberia as guest of his Liberian counterpart, Prof. Dr. Julius Julukon Sarwolo Nelson, President of the University of Liberia. While in the country, Dr. Daryani and Dr. Nelson will exchange notes and have a fruitful discussions that benefit both University of Liberia and Sharda University. According to official itinerary, Dr. Daryani will also hold meeting with UL President’s cabinet and pay a courtesy call on Indian Ambassador in Monrovia. The Sharda University President official trip include a courtesy calls on the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Education, Commence and Industry, National Investment Commission, and Chamber of Commerce. Before his departures from the county, Dr. Nelson and Dr. Daryani will formally sign UL-Sharda University Joint CommissionVisited 27 times, 27 visit(s) today

With His Excellency’s instructions, we had subsequent meetings with Liberia Electricity Corporation and the National Port Authority of Liberia to develop our potential Liberia Powership Project further. They include Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Sylvester Grisby, Samuel Kofi Woods, National Security Advisor and Mr. Monie Captan, Chief Executive Officer of Liberia Electricity Corporation. For example, in Liberia’s next-door neighbor, Sierra Leone as well as in Guinea Bissau, the Turkish ship has run into problems posing heartaches to consumers. The company signed with Sierra Leone in 2018 and 2020 to provide electricity to Sierra Leone’s state power utility. The President is expected to travel to Abidjan Thursday along with Mr. Monie Captan, Acting CEO and Board Chair of the Liberia Electricity Corporation.