ADDIS ABABA – Thenewly-elected Commissioner of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, has assured the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) of participation in both Peace Support Operation and Military Support Operation of the African Union (AU) once the new structure comes into force, in July 2021. Commissioner Bankole Adeoye further stated that under his tenure as Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, he will foster close and cordial working relations with Liberia. Colonel Forleh, following his presentation, used the occasion to request Liberia’s participation in both Peace Support Operations and Military Staff Support to the African Union Missions. He also informed the Commissioner that the AFL has gone under rigorous and professional training since its restructuring in 2006 to present. He further averred that Liberia also served as Member of the African Union Peace and Security Council in 2018, for a period of two years, as Chair of the Military Staff Committee.

Mr. President, our healthcare delivery system is all we have and we must work together to keep it at it’s best. Mr. President, these Community Health Workers (Community Health Assistants and Community Health Services Supervisors) are currently without jobs as of March 30, 2021 because the partner in the Southeast has since pulled out their supports. Mr. President, these community health workers need your intervention to safe the NCHA program. Long live Community Health long live our beloved Liberia; shalom peace and love to all. Thanks for accepting my open letter to you Mr. President.

Monrovia – The Open Air Sports Commission on Broad Street will come alive with the much anticipated Mr. Montserrado Weightlifting competition on Friday, May 14, 2021. The competition is organized by Strength of Lion in collaboration with All Star Bodybuilders in Liberia. SOLIC said the objective of the competition is to provide training, recruit members and promote gym sports into the national county sports meet and national and regional peace building. Additionally, the program will derive a two-year action plan of the Bodybuilding Association and youth empowerment through gym sport. Meanwhile the grand prize for the competition has not been announced but the organizers say it will be encouraging for the winners.

President Ouattara told the Liberian delegation that the bilateral relations enjoy by the two countries further be described as a model of Cote d’Ivoire-Liberia friendship. President Weah’s, in the Special Message to President Ouattara, indicated that both countries have enjoyed a historic and longstanding friendship. In the message, President Weah expressed deep regrets over the recent attacks on the Military Base in Abobo which allegedly involved some Liberian citizens living within neighboring Cote d’Ivoire. Briefing the Ivorian authorities on the security situation in the region, Minister Kemayah disclosed that two countries have agreed to create a joint technical surveillance team to patrol the borders of both countries. Minister Kemayah, extended profoundest appreciation to the Ivorian government for the high level of cordiality accorded to the special Presidential delegation dispatched by President Weah, to Cote d’Ivoire.

“Massaquoi Could Not Have Been In Liberia In 2002 When He Feared For His Life”Gibril Massaquoi remains in Finland during the Sierra Leone hearings in his war crimes trial. The Finnish Court moved from Liberia to Sierra Leone after the hearings of over 60 witnesses there. In 2005, Massaquoi was granted immunity from prosecution for crimes in Sierra Leone in return for his testimony in the war crimes trials in Sierra Leone. I always thought of Massaquoi as a free man, because by then there was no war in Sierra Leone,” she said. “The Sierra Leone war was finished, in 2002 even the former President Kabba announced it in 2002, so how could RUF be present in Liberia or are you saying they were ex RUF rebels?

He added that the donation came at the right time and they will keep the Liberian footballer in their prayers at all times. Liberia’s Grand Mufti and Chief Imam Abubakar Sumaworo thanked the Liberian footballer for his kind gesture to Muslims during such an important period of the Islamic religion. The attacker helped PKNS FC retain its spot in Malaysian Super League by scoring 14 goals in 19 games. He went on to finish the 2019 season as the Super League Golden Boot winner. On 27 November 2019, Sherman joined Malaysia super league Club Kedah FA.

Daniel (name changed to protect his identity), 25, said they were halted by the men as they approached their community. “They started saying we are faggots and they are going to kill us one by one in Liberia. He furthered that every watch team is registered with the community section of the Liberia National Police. The conundrum Daniel, Richmond, and Joseph face is, the Police precinct in Gobachop does not have a record on the watch team which brutalized them, according to the outreach officer of LEGAL. LIPRIDE Condemns ViolenceThe coalition body which covers all human rights organizations in the country, LIPRIDE (Liberia’s initiative for the Promotion of Rights, Identity, Diversity, and Equality, has strongly condemned the violation against the three.

Liberia: Three of Five Indians Entering Liberia over the Weekend Reportedly Test Positive for COVID-19MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has gathered from reliable sources that three of five Indians who arrived in the country recently tested positive for covid-19. What is not clear is which variant of covid-19 the Indians arrived with. President George Manneh Weah is yet to sign off on a controversial new protocol that would reportedly quarantine travelers from India. Protocol in the airNevertheless, health authorities have reportedly adopted a protocol which will require travelers from India to be quarantined upon arrival. Dr Mukhtar Mohammed, a member of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, made the announcement while briefing reporters on Monday, May 10, in Abuja.

Ambassador, Cummings Hold Talk On Liberia’s Economy, Electoral Reforms, among othersMONROVIA – The political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Mr. Alexander B. Cummings on Monday met with the Ambassador of the United States of America, Mr. Michael A. McCharty. Their meeting focused on how to better Liberia’s economy which has over the years been slumping – a situation compounded by the covid-19 pandemic. Ambassador and Mr. Cummings, a key opposition figure, also talked about electoral reforms for Liberia ahead of the 2023 general and presidential elections. Cummings’ ANC and the CPP have been very particular about electoral reforms ahead of the 2023 elections. Following the meeting, Mr. Cummings posted to Facebook: “Great meeting with the new US Ambassador to Liberia, Amb.

Over the last few months, local and foreign owned businesses have complained over the refusal of the Ministry of Commerce to issue IPD for the importation of frozen foods. While the ship awaits at the port for the IPD is prepared, the importer is likely to incur more demurrages. Demurrage refers to the charges that the charterer pays to the ship owner for its delayed operations of loading/unloading. The goal of the President was exempt all commercial importers of goods into Liberia from seeking Import Permit Declaration (IPD). The Executive Order stated, “All Commercial Importers of goods into Liberia are exempted from seeking Import Permits and filling Import Permit Declarations.

Fasu Kollie, relative of the deceased, said they found out by text message Sunday from their neighbor that their brother had died in police custody. GANTA, Nimba County – A 40-year-old man has died while in the custody of the Ganta Police Detachment barely three days after his arrest. Fasu Kollie, relative of the deceased, said they found out by text message Sunday from their neighbor that their brother had died in police custody. A distraught Kollie said the family doesn’t understand how their relative died in police custody. Kolleh’s death brings to three the number of suspects who have died in the Ganta Police custody in less than two years.

“Government has to look at the justice system. But the justice system here is rotten and compromised. “The entire justice system of Liberia needs to be overhauled. “But when the justice system is weak and politically compromised, nobody will put their money here and nobody will get job; the people will suffered”. The country needs to be reconciled and the President needs to do that now”.

Monrovia – The Government of the Republic of Cote D’Ivoire has released 14 Liberians, who were arrested and detained following the attack on the Abobo Military Base on the night of April 20-21, 2021. F. Musa Dean and Gen. Daniel Ziakahn, Minister of National Defense among others to Cote D’Ivoire on a facts finding mission. For his part, Minister Kemayah said the Ivorian Minister of Defense explained to them that the arrest of some Liberians was not a witch hunts or pursuing the Liberians, who are living peacefully in Cote d’Ivoire, reiterating that Liberians will continue to live in Cote d’Ivoire without any molestation. “Liberia is working towards strengthening relations between the two countries; Liberians living in Côte d’Ivoire must be peaceful and don’t come in conflict with the Ivoirian law. Minister Kemayah told the Ivorian officials, that President George Weah was a symbol of global peace, even before he became Head of State; he has always been for peace.

There is nowhere in Dorgbor Town or any part of Doru Chiefdom where the police shot anybody to break their leg,” Mr. Myers debunked. The men, he said, were in the constant habit of vandalizing the company’s properties and physically attacking the workers. Mr. Myers revealed the company has completed the construction of a modern school building in Gbi, while another structure is near completion in Dorgbor Town, the district’s headquarters situated in Doru Chiefdom. On several occasions, the company has engaged the citizens for a peaceful resolution, according to him. The FDA has given us the prequalification certificate and harvesting certificate to go to work but they keep denying us,” he said.

Report by Rodney D. Sieh, [email protected]At least 15, 000 Indians travel to Liberia annually for business or visit to families, friends and loved ones doing business in Liberia. No positive tests were reported out of India where the variant is rising by the day. Strain a Concern Around the worldThe L452R mutation in the spike protein was first found in the COVID-19 variant detected in California. Protocol in the airNevertheless, health authorities have reportedly adopted a protocol which will require travelers from India to be quarantine upon arrival. The Liberia authorities have prepared an 85-room facility to serve as a quarantine center for any eventuality.