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.

Monrovia – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has commenced a four-day Environment Constituency Workshop to discuss current issues relating to climate change, biodiversity, desertification, international waters, chemicals, and other related environmental issues affecting Liberia and the World at large. GEF was set up in 1992 as a catalyst for action on the environment. The GEF works with partners to tackle the planet’s biggest environmental issues. It is a financial mechanism for five major international environmental conventions: the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “Over the four days participants will learn from each other on the best program and what GEF result is -for the achievement for global environment.

This article analyzed development diplomacy and its impact on President Boakai’s socio-economic development, categorizing all aspects of development diplomacy, Liberia’s international relations and foreign policy. Development diplomacy, in order to function in practice as a part of new public diplomacy, should preferably be assisted by other public diplomacy instruments. To be sustainable, development diplomacy needs not yield a result or deal at a particular time if all sides do not perceive gain from development diplomacy, in order to function in practice as a part of new public diplomacy, should preferably be assisted by other public diplomacy instruments. Firstly, it endeavors to define the concept of development diplomacy (that is, diplomacy done through development aid) as a part of public diplomacy that realizes its aims, thanks to soft power re-sources. For instance, since the inception of development diplomacy across the globe, the modern ‘development’ exertion has been an instrument of public diplomacy and soft power.

WASHINGTON – The US House of Representatives on Tuesday voted 214-213 to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for allegedly failing to enforce immigration law at the country’s southern border. “Next to a declaration of war, impeachment is arguably the most serious authority given to the House and we have treated this matter accordingly,” he said. However, critics say a House impeachment probe into Mayorkas failed to find any evidence of “high crimes and misdemeanors,” which is the standard for impeachment, saying the move is purely political. This is only the second time in nearly 250 years of US history that a Cabinet official has been impeached, the first being Secretary of War William Belknap in 1876. “History will not look kindly on House Republicans for their blatant act of unconstitutional partisanship,” said President Joe Biden after the vote.

Press Release issued by ARC Ltd|JOHANNESBURG, 13 February 2024 – African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) and the United States Government (USG) have entered into a landmark US$11.7 million partnership to safeguard food security and strengthen climate resilience in Africa by increasing access to parametric insurance. Parametric insurance provides rapid payouts based on pre-agreed triggers, allowing timely responses to natural disasters. Firstly, governments will be assisted with capacity building to manage climate change-induced disasters through the effective use of parametric insurance. It will also focus on aligning domestic policy frameworks with regional policies to embed parametric insurance in existing climate adaption frameworks. The African Risk Capacity Limited (ARC Ltd.) is a financial affiliate of the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group, a specialised agency of the African Union (AU), an initiative designed to improve current responses to climate-related food security emergencies.

The National People’s Congress of China, through Hon. Zhao Leji, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress has sent a note of congratulations to the Speaker of the 55th legislature Cllr. Fonati Koffa for his election as Speaker of the 55th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia. The Letter of Congratulations and Cooperation was presented to Speaker Koffa by Chinese Ambassador Yin Chengwie during a courtesy visit at his Capitol Building’s office. The Chinese Ambassador also presented a “blue jar” representing “Leadership or the General” in Chinese cultureVisited 22 times, 22 visit(s) today

Presenting a petition with several counts to the Liberian Senate at the Capitol Building on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, spokesperson Theredon Walker claimed that their husbands have been systematically deprived and marginalized by Gen. Johnson..-- Armed Forces Day Celebration Canceled; "angry men can't parade," disenchanted AFL officers sayThe annual Armed Forces Day celebration, scheduled for February 11th, has been canceled because of dissatisfaction among officers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). The officers have also accused the former Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. However, the protests against the appointment of Maj. Gen. Johnson as Minister of Defense have intensified across the country, spreading to barracks in Gbarnga, Todee, Zwedru, Robertsfield Highway and other parts of the country. The wives and widows of army personnel are blocking roads and calling on President Boakai to call for the resignation of Maj. Gen. Johnson. The women allege that he denied their husbands certain benefits and incentives during his time as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia.

Monrovia – The CEO of Prince Walker Group of Companies, USA Veterans, and Small Town Musical Group, Prince Opoku Walker, has presented 20 pairs of football boots to Liberia Football Association second division outfit Black Man Warriors FC. By: Christopher C. Walker 0777898224/0886723075 [email protected]The gesture by the CEO fulfills his promise made to the team last October after the Warriors beat Pags FC 2-0 in an exciting league encounter at the ATS. Presenting the boots on Friday, February 9, 2023, at the club’s ATS training ground, Mark Jadoe, who spoke on behalf of Mr. Walker, said the CEO also remains committed to his pledge of US$10,000 to Black Man Warriors. The USA veteran Chairman said CEO Walker also encouraged the team to do their best and be very serious, especially with their education, noting that there is life after football. For his part, Club President G Nelson Meanyeah thanked Mr. Walker for the boots and praised the CEO for being a man of his word.

A soldier’s wife manning a checkpoint near an Armed Forces outpost in Careysburg of Liberia. Photo courtesy: www.liberianobserver.comWives of Liberian soldiers set up roadblocks near the capital Monrovia and elsewhere in the country, forcing president Joseph Boakai to cancel National Army Day celebrations on Monday, an AFP correspondent saw. They also demanded the resignation of new defence minister Prince Charles Johnson III, who they blame for a reduction in the salaries of Liberian soldiers returning from peace missions in Mali. The first roadblock was assembled on Sunday in the suburbs of Monrovia near the Edward Binyah Kesselly barracks on the road leading to the international airport. Drivers stuck in long traffic jams on the road leading to the airport opted to abandon their vehicles and continue their journey on foot.

Amid nationwide protest by wives of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) on the replacement of the Senate newly confirmed Minister of National Defense, Retired General Prince C. Johnson, lll, and former Chief of Staff of the AFL has submitted his letter to the Liberian leader, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai today. Below is the letter accepting the resignation of the Retired General of the AFL from the office of the presidential press secretary. Visited 102 times, 1 visit(s) today

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has accepted with immediate effect the resignation of the recently confirmed Minister of National Defense, Prince C. Johnson. The President expressed gratitude to Minister Johnson for his invaluable service to the country and described him as a patriot. President Boakai will address the nation this evening, according to a statement from the Executive Mansion. On the eve of the day, President Joseph Boakai, issued a directive for a scaled-back observance. The protesters had urged President Boakai to reconsider his nomination of the former Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. (Retired) Prince C. Johnson III as Minister of Defense.

We the Workers Union of Bea Mountain Mining Corporation/CMC are in the strongest terms distancing ourselves from a purported 32 counts issued against our company by a few a few unidentified community members linking themselves with the workers. We the BMMC Workers Union want to also emphasize that we respect every institution within the community, as well as the rights of the company, and are not in a position to overstep our bounds. “It is important to emphasize that the primary focus of our Union organization is confined to matters within our working environment and labor-related issues. We maintain a stance of political neutrality and are not affiliated with any political organization or issue,” the release added. The leadership of BMMC Workers Union is also warning those planning to stage protest and issuing purported petitions and hiding behind members of the Union to immediately desist.

Immediate Release:Directive By His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia and Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces of LiberiaProgram marking the observance of the 67th Anniversary of Armed Forces Day will be reduced to a short and low-key activity. His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia gave the directive this evening, February 11, 2024. The President will lead officials on a visit with the men and women of the Armed Forces at the Edward Beyan Kesselly Barrack in Schieffelin, Margibi County on Monday, February 12, 2024Signed:Kula Bonah Nyei FofanaPresidential Press SecretaryVisited 22 times, 22 visit(s) today