President William Ruto’s administration championed the use of electric mobility to streamline climate change solutionsKenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) 2023 report showed that the country intends to import 20,000 units of electric vehicles (EVs)Kenya Bureau of Standards directed importers of such vehicles to ensure they have a battery life of not less than 80%Importers of second-hand electric vehicles (EVs) should ensure they conform to the Kenya Standards of Imports Order. A fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) displayed for customers. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) directed that all used EVs imported into the country should have a battery life of 80%. Read moreVisited 26 times, 26 visit(s) today

Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has emphasized the importance of tangible actions over rhetoric in global cooperation, particularly in South-South partnerships. "Our focus must shift towards facilitating the exchange of resources, technology, and knowledge to promote trade and foster economic cooperation," Koung said. Concrete actions are essential to translate our vision of South-South cooperation into reality and improve the livelihoods of our people." He harbors the belief that South-South Cooperation holds immense potential as a catalyst for global peace, security, and economic development. VP Koung further said, "Liberia reaffirms its commitment to this noble cause and calls for concrete policy actions to drive the collective agenda forward.

That compares with 1,000 CFA francs a kilogram in Ivory Coast, where the price is fixed and guaranteed throughout the year. Global cocoa prices have hit record highs in recent months amid worries about a bean deficit this season and with concerns growing for the next. Ivory Coast and neighbouring Ghana, the world's second biggest producer, have said smuggling hampers their effort to meet their yearly production target. "This year, despite the high price in both countries compared to Ivory Coast, there is less leakage... People are finding it hard to get cocoa out of Ivory Coast," said Abel Gbale, a cocoa buyer in Danane, the country's last major town before the borders with Liberia and Guinea. Amadou Konate, a cocoa buyer based in Man, the main city in western Ivory Coast, said cocoa producers earn nothing from smuggling and the middlemen pocket all the money.

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.