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Source:GNN Liberia
October 17, 2023 19:59 UTC
FIFA And MRU Signes MOU for Football Village Construction
Monrovia-The Mano River Union is expected to benefit from the construction of a Multimillion dollars’ football facility called a peace park by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA). FIFA Council Member, Isha Johansen, on October 13, 2023 spearheaded a high-powered FIFA Delegation to Liberia and Sierra Leone as part of the FIFA/Mano River Union Football for Peace Initiative Project. The Football for Peace Initiative, also called the Peace Park Initiative, was crafted with the vision of fostering peace and solidarity among neighboring countries in the sub-region, namely Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, and Ivory Coast using football as a tool for sustainable peace. Speaking during ceremony at the projected site Madam Isha Johansen, who is a former president of the Sierra Leonean football Association now FIFA Council member emphasized the significance of the MRU football for Peace Initiative, reiterating that “football is more than just 90 minutes on the pitch. Also at the program was by Ambassador Maria G. Harrison, the Secretary-General of the Mano River Union who hailed FIFA for such project.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 17, 2023 19:32 UTC
Ukraine uses U.S.-supplied long-range ATACMS missiles for first time in counteroffensive against Russia
BY ELEANOR WATSON |Ukraine used U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike at Russian airfields Tuesday after the U.S. secretly shipped variants of the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) in recent weeks, according to U.S. officials. The Biden administration had been reluctant to send the missiles, which have a variety of ranges all the way up to 190 miles, because of the risk of escalation with Russia. The ATACMS variant Ukraine used Tuesday has a range of 100 miles and carries a cluster munition, a U.S. official said. Most notably, this was the case for Abrams tanks and training on F-16 fighter jets the U.S. has now promised Ukraine. In total, the Biden administration has provided Ukraine almost $44 billion in security assistance since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
Source:GNN Liberia
October 17, 2023 18:07 UTC
If not for ArcelorMittal, There Would be No Nimba University Today”- Dean of Engr. and Geosciences
In the heart of Liberia, the symbiotic relationship between Nimba University and ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has become a cornerstone for educational growth and development. The Dean of the College of Engineering and Geosciences at Nimba University, Emmanuel A. Donseah, recently emphasized the indispensable role AML has played in sustaining the university’s essence, tagging AML as the Backbone of Nimba UniversityDonseah revealed in a candid interview with journalists that the consistent and substantial financial support from ArcelorMittal Liberia has been a lifeline for Nimba University. “The $50,000 yearly contribution from ArcelorMittal is a vital pillar upon which Nimba University relies to meet essential administrative expenses,” remarked Dean Donseah. Notably, this financial aid isn’t just a lifeline for Nimba University; it represents a larger investment in the nation’s future. Meanwhile, the Director-General of the National Commission on Higher Education, Dr. Edward Wonkeryor has applauded the support of ArcelorMittal Liberia to the Nimba University, formerly the Nimba County Community College.
Source:GNN Liberia
October 17, 2023 04:59 UTC
First Liberian Iron Ore Shipment Docks for World’s Largest Steel Producer
The first shipment of products from the Baowu Liberia iron ore project arrived at Zhenjiang Port, and the project in neighboring Guinea is accelerating. Liberia was once the world’s third largest iron ore exporter, but the ongoing civil war in the country hampered infrastructure construction and iron ore development. The Simandou Iron Mine, located in Kairouane Province in southeastern Guinea, is the undeveloped iron ore with the largest reserves and the highest quality in the world. Ranking second among the ports on the Yangtze River, it is an important non-mainstream mineral trading base within the Yangtze River. After the project is completed and put into operation, it will become the second iron ore silo of Yanjiang Iron and Steel Company.
Source:GNN Liberia
October 17, 2023 02:31 UTC
Liberia: Former NEC Commissioners Question Ongoing Election Results Being Announced, But ECOWAS Calls for Non-Interference
Monrovia -Two former high-ranking officials of the National Election Commission (NEC) have raised concerns about the transparency and clarity of the election results being released by the NEC. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – [email protected]However, the ECOWAS Commission in statement has urged political parties and stakeholders not to put NEC under duress to release results, rather the Commission should be allowed to carry out its mandate without interference. The regional body reminded political parties and their leaders of their commitments under the revised Farmington River Declaration on peaceful electoral process, which was endorsed by the ECOWAS Commission and the United Nations. Weedor explained, “The percentage should be associated with the figure so the people will know where we are at. The former NEC officials called for acceptance of the election results and urged the NEC to ensure that the announced results are consistent with the tally sheets and records to maintain peace in the country.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 16, 2023 22:13 UTC
Liberia: UN Envoy for West Africa and Sahel Urges Candidates to Exercise Patience, Await NEC for Official Results
MONROVIA – Leonardo Santos Simão, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), has called on the candidates who participated in Liberia’s recent general elections to exercise patience while awaiting the announcement of results by the National Elections Commission (NEC). “As the counting and tallying of the results continues, Mr. Simão calls upon political actors to uphold their commitment to peaceful elections under the Farmington River Declaration. Mr. Simão equally urged the National Elections Commission to maintain the same level of professionalism and transparency in the tallying process. He invited Liberians to persist in their efforts to strengthen democracy through credible, inclusive, and peaceful electoral processes in the country. In contrast to the last three elections, this year’s polls were entirely conducted and safeguarded by the Liberian government through the National Elections Commission and the Joint Security.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 16, 2023 17:35 UTC
Liberia: National Elections Commission 75% Closer to Announcing Final Results
MONROVIA – Recent election results released by the National Elections Commission on Sunday now bring the Commission about 75 percent closer to announcing the final results of the October 10 Presidential and General Elections. The NEC disclosed that the progressive results show that 1,355,140 valid votes have been tallied so far while 80,910 invalid votes have been recorded. President George Weah remains in the lead, but there is a very thin margin between him and Ambassador Joseph Boakai of the Unity Party. According to the NEC, President Weah has obtained 593,558 votes (43.80%) while Ambassador Boakai has 589,977 votes (43.54%). Below are the results between Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai (JNB) and President George Manneh Weah (GMW) by county.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 15, 2023 20:47 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Holds Onto Slim Lead Over Rival
President George Weah has managed to maintain a narrow lead over his archrival, former Vice President Joseph Boakai, with just 3,581 votes separating the two candidates. Weah, who has maintained his lead over the past three days, holds 593,558 votes as of October 15, according to the latest data released by the National Elections Commission (NEC). On the other hand, Boakai is closely trailing with 589,977 votes, having fought tenaciously to keep pace with Weah, whom he temporarily led from October 11 to October 12. Details to follow...
Source:Daily Observer
October 15, 2023 18:59 UTC
Liberia: Fire Outbreak at Buchanan Port
Fire has erupted at a section of the port of Buchanan in Grand Bass County. Firefighters and authories at the port are currently fighting to quench the fire, but are finding it difficult. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Details to follow.
Source:Daily Observer
October 15, 2023 18:09 UTC
Liberia: Access to Justice Remains a Top Concern for the LGBTQ+ Community in Liberia
She is concerned that during the last three months of political canvassing by political parties and independent candidates, the LGBTQ+ community has been excluded. And that is why gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights," Secretary Clinton said. ANC, UP Frowns on LGBTQ LGBTQ+ rights continue to be a thorny and sticky issue during the political season in Liberia. A candidate accused of being gay or siding with the LGBTQ+ community could likely suffer a massive loss. The government of President Weah continues to be reticent on the protection of the basic human rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
Source:Daily Observer
October 15, 2023 06:04 UTC
President Weah Maintains Narrow Lead over Arch-rival Joe Boakai in NEC Latest Preliminary Results
MONROVIA –The National Elections Commission today continued the announcement of provisional results for the just ended general elections. According to the NEC, with votes from 2,933 polling places (49.8%) of the total 5890, President Weah obtained 415,895, constituting 44.58% of the total votes tallied so far, while former VP Joseph Boakai is trailing with 402,137, amounting to 43.1%. Below are the results between Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai (JNB) and President George Manneh Weah (GMW) as per counties.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 15, 2023 04:14 UTC
Liberia: Several Arrested in Connection with Missing, Damaged Ballot Boxes in Nimba
Supervisor Menwogbay Sieder has been linked to the disturbances that transpired in Beo-Longtuo Town on that day. Following this incident, two of the representative ballot boxes located in the four polling centers in Beo-Longtuo Town, with Center Code 33258, were damaged. Additionally, one ballot box went missing from the residence of Beo-Longtuo Town Chief Augustine Borduneh, where it was being kept for safekeeping. Aggrieved citizens of the town, including supporters of the 17 representative candidates, came forward with heightened tension, demanding that the NEC rerun the election for Beo-Longtuo Town. According to our correspondent in Nimba County, District Number 4 featured 17 representative candidates participating in the 2023 elections.
Source:Front Page Africa
October 15, 2023 00:39 UTC
NEC Accuses Parties' Agents of Disrupting Tallying Process
Parties' agents were asked to sign each Record of the Count for the presidential, senatorial, and representative ballots cast. This comes after representative ballot boxes at the two polling places were stolen by unknown men. The ballot boxes were sealed and contained representative votes cast on October 10. "The election Magistrate of upper Nimba County has reported that the representative ballot boxes at the polling places were stolen by unknown men. The ballot boxes were sealed and contained representative votes cast on October 10, 2023.
Source:Daily Observer
October 14, 2023 19:59 UTC
Liberia: Pres. Weah Maintains Slim Lead Over Former VP Boakai
--- As the National Elections Commission continues to announce resultsPresident George Weah has managed to hold onto a slender lead over former Vice President Joseph Boakai as the National Elections Commission (NEC) continues to release preliminary results from the October 10 polls. With 48% (2,933) of the polling places reporting, Weah has a vote margin of 13,758 votes, leaving the nation on edge as they await the final outcome. The President has secured a total of 415,895 votes, while opposition leader Joseph Boakai is trailing with a total of 402,137 votes. On the other hand, Boakai, who served as Vice President under former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, is presenting himself as an experienced statesman capable of addressing the nation's needs in a different way. Meanwhile, the tight race between Weah and Boakai has kept the nation on edge, with both candidates rallying their supporters and emphasizing the importance of peaceful elections.
Source:Daily Observer
October 14, 2023 19:19 UTC