By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press |KAMPALA, Uganda — Authorities in Rwanda on Monday rejected U.S. calls for the withdrawal of troops and missile systems from eastern Congo, saying they are defending Rwandan territory as Congo carries out a “dramatic military build-up” near the border. The rebel group, known by its initials FDLR, “is fully integrated into” the Congolese army, the statement said. The U.S. State Department in a statement Saturday criticized the worsening violence caused by M23, describing it as a “Rwanda-backed” armed group. M23 is one of more than 100 armed groups active in eastern Congo, seeking a share of the region’s gold and other resources as they carry out mass killings. After being largely dormant for a decade, M23 resurfaced in late 2021 and has since captured wide parts of eastern Congo.

South Korea is set to unveil a groundbreaking system designed to intercept drones at distances of up to 30 km using a tube-launched, unmanned aerial system. The use of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for interception purposes is not new. The new Korean anti-drone system is expected to be similar and based on a specialized trailer equipped with tube-launcher modules for interceptor drones. Upon detecting an enemy UAV, an interceptor drone is immediately launched from the launcher container for interception. The launched interceptor drone is equipped with detection radar and a data transmission line connected to ground control equipment.

CNN – After a man wrongfully spent 37 years in prison for rape and murder, the Tampa City Council unanimously voted Thursday to approve a $14 million settlement in a federal lawsuit. Tampa is a city on Tampa Bay, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. That made him the 30th person exonerated from Florida’s death row, according to the Innocence Project of Florida, which assisted with DuBoise’s case. Today’s Tampa Police Department is light years ahead of where we were four decades ago in technology and training. We hope this settlement helps Mr. DuBoise in his healing.”Read more of this storyVisited 24 times, 2 visit(s) today

Kenyan authorities are currently investigating the death of Margaret Faith, a Liberian national who was discovered lifeless in her hostel in Nairobi on Wednesday, February 14 around noon. Coincidentally, Faith died on a day that is widely celebrated as Valentine’s Day. Relatives of Margaret Faith had been trying to reach her in vain. According to a Kenyan daily, Faith had prior to her untimely death booked at the YMCA hostels along Mamlaka Road where she was found dead on February 14 in the afternoon. GNN is also following the report and is in contact with the police in the establishment of the death of this young Liberian woman.

GBARNGA — Amos Tweh, a prodigy of Bong County Senator Prince Moye, Friday named Madam Nancy Moye, wife of the Bong senator Prince Moye, as a board member of the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC). By Selma Lomax, [email protected]Madam Moye was controversially certificated Friday following an on-boarding training, despite not being named by President Joseph Boakai two days ago. Madam Moye’s appointment has sparked a debate in Bong County, considering how the senator is preferring his close allies to lucrative positions in the Boakai administration. Considering how prominent personalities in Bong County played an integral role in the campaign of the Boakai – Jeremiah Koung ticket, some have expressed disappoinment in Moye for favoring his allies in the government. The likes of former Bong County senator Franklin Siakor, Dr. Alfredson Taikerweah, Dr. Ranney Banama Jackson, former Bong County senator Selena Polson Mappy, who’s also the Women’s Wing Chair of Unity Party, are still not being named in Boakai’s administration despite campaigning for the Unity Party.

By Henry Karmo [email protected]The Company LIBENERGY won a bid from the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to supply Transformer and meters through a prefinance arrangement. In recent days, the company has come under barrage of attacks of having links to prominent members in the Liberian society especially the LEC CEO Monie Captan and Former Minister of State, Senator Nathaniel McGill. The LIBENERGY with a link from Ivory Coast, has branches in almost every west African Country. Created in 2004, from the desire of African engineers to activity contribute to the development of Africa, Albe’do began with air conditioning. Due to its growth and market demand, Albe’do has gradually expanded its offering to cover all technical building trades.

As a Vice President, Tolbert was cautious and understanding of the autocrat Tubman and his own personal ambition to become president someday. For many political observers, Vice President Koung’s recent overtures appear to be overshadowing President Boakai. Dzata is the name written on the plane which VP Koung accompanied Mahama to Accra. Even more troubling for the vice president and his advisors is the lack of attention to the details of his travels. For now, VP Koung appears to be amassing immense influence and power with an eye on the 2029 Presidential elections.

By Paul Ejime |Senegal’s Constitutional Council late Thursday overturned the controversial law recently passed by parliament postponing the country’s presidential election scheduled for 25 February. In a statement, the Council, whose decisions cannot be appealed against also voided a presidential decree on the postponed presidential vote. The Council described as unconstitutional the decree and the law passed after opposition MPs were ejected from the floor of the parliamentary Chambers. The postponement of the vote had been greeted by street protests, resulting in at least three deaths. No official reason was given for the cancellation, but diplomatic sources said that Senegalese government views the political crisis as an internal matter.

The Liberian Senate has mandated a Joint Statutory Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget, Judiciary, Human Rights, Claim and Petition as well as Public Account and Audits to conduct an inquiry regarding the Status of various Financing Agreements passed by the 54th Legislature. The Inquiry is to ascertain the impact on the development of the County. The mandate of the Senate was triggered by a joint communication by Gbarpolu and Rivergee Counties Senators, Amara M. Konneh and Francis Dorpoh II, respectively. The Senators believed that given the importance of transparency in the amended and restatement of the Public Financial Management Act of 2009 and the effective utilization of financing instruments in fostering national development and progress, there was a need for the Liberian Senate to launch an inquiry into the status of the various financing agreements. The Joint Committee is expected to report in two weeks.

The National Muslim Council of Liberia (NMCL) – Women Affairs hereby publicly congratulate the President of Liberia, H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung for their ascendancy to the presidency and vice presidency. The Muslim women of the NMCL issued a press statement signed by Haja Amna Sherif, Vice Chairperson – Women Affairs, expressing their thanks and appreciation to the Liberian people and their international partners for their overwhelming resilient participation and support in the past October 10 Election and the November 14, 2023 Runoff Elections. concluding, the Vice-Chair for NMCL Women Affairs once again pledged the Muslim women’s support to the President and Vice President of the Republic of Liberia. !, the press statement issued by the group noted. Visited 14 times, 14 visit(s) today

J. Nelson Freeman of shooting to kill on that fateful day, contrary to reports that he was responsible for the killing that took place. November 7, 2011 Nelson Freeman shot and killed three CDCians and wounded several. However, the review of the Special Independent Commission of Inquiry Reports by the independent review panel comprising Messrs. Victor E. Helb, Chairman, Atty. In response, Freeman discharged his service weapon, purportedly in a bid to resist disarmament. The independent review panel concluded that Freeman’s discharge of his firearm constitutes a violation of the LNP Firearm Policy.

MONROVIA – Over the weekend, Maj. Gen. The women who protested included wives of servicemen from including the Camp Tubman Military Barracks in Grand Gedeh County, Gbarnga Military Barracks in Bong County, Todee Military Barracks in Montserrado County, Lofa Military Barracks, Coast Guard and Star Base Military Barracks, the Military Police Barracks at the Smell No Taste, Roberts International Airport, and the home of the 23rd Infantry Brigade, the Edward Beyan Kesseley Military Barracks in Lower Margibi County. They further accused Maj. Gen. Johnson and former Defense Minister Daniel Ziankan of unfair employment practices. Maj. Gen. Johnson highlighted the challenges faced by troops and their families due to inadequate housing facilities across various barracks in Liberia. These additions are expected to provide much-needed housing for AFL personnel and their families in these areas.

By Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]The shooting occurred at the headquarters of the CDC. The election then was between ex-President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf with now President Joseph Boakai as Vice Presidential candidate and Cllr. Winston Tubman as the standard-bearer for the CDC while George Weah was the vice standard bearer standard on the CDC ticket. Now, thirteen years down the line, the man whom the CDCians suspect of carrying out the shooting at the party headquarters has been re-appointed by Pres. On Tuesday, President Boakai named Atty.

Sustainability professionals in Africa are set to benefit from advanced skills, cross-sectoral collaboration and insights into effective investment strategies after Impact Africa Consulting Limited (IACL) launched the Sustainability Practitioners Fellowship for 2024. The fellowship aims to establish a strong network of sustainability practitioners and foster global partnerships for sustained impact as IACL continues to enhance sustainable development efforts across Africa. The fellowship is open to professionals actively involved in sustainability initiatives within their organizations. “The introduction of the Sustainability Practitioners Fellowship 2024 marks a significant step in our mission to support sustainable development in Africa. More information is available on the Impact Africa Consulting Limited website www.impactingafrica.comMedia contactSolomon Irungu,Communication and External Relations Lead,IACL.

By Taz AliUkrainian forces have destroyed a large Russian landing ship in the Black Sea off the coast of occupied Crimea, Kyiv’s military said. Ukraine’s main directorate of intelligence (GUR) published a video on Wednesday of what it said was the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Caesar Kunikov – also spelt Tsezar Kunikov – burning and sinking a few miles off Alupka on the southern tip of Crimea. There was no immediate comment from Russia, which said earlier that it had destroyed six drones in the Black Sea. If confirmed, it would be another embarrassing blow for the Russian Black Sea fleet and a significant success for Ukraine 10 days before the second anniversary of the war. Earlier this month, the GUR claimed to have destroyed Russia’s Ivanovets missile boat in the Black Sea, and in December, Ukrainian cruise missiles struck another large Russian landing warship in Crimea.