Liberian Woman Claims Barcelona Midfielder Kessie Is Her Missing Son
Monrovia – After years of searching, Nancy Pyne, a Liberian woman, claims that Ivorian football superstar Franck Yannick Kessie is her son. “I learned that Kessie and his brother were sent to Europe after several attempts to find my children,” Madam Pyne explained. Kessie’s father, who was once a professional footballer and also served in the Ivorian Army, is now deceased. Madam Pyne said she has had sleepless nights over the years hoping to one day find her two children. The Liberian lady, who is believed to be in her 60s, said she met Kessie’s father in Liberia when he was working there.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 11, 2023 06:43 UTC
Young Liberian Woman Graduates from Temple University with BSc. in Health Science Today
Ms. Nyenpan has been recognized as the youngest graduate in the class of 2023 at Temple University in Pennsylvania. Before enrolling at Temple University, Ms. Nyenpan volunteered at the Ridley High School Peer Mentoring Program in Pennsylvania, where she graduated before entering college. Ms. Nyenpan wishes to return to Liberia after completing her medical degree to contribute to the health system. Frances J. Nyenpan, the youngest graduate from Temple University in Pennsylvania, spoke with intense emotion about her late father, Mobutu Vlah Nyenpan, a former Public Works Minister. Francess presently serves as the Secretary-General to the Temple University, Black Professionals Health Association.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 10, 2023 18:28 UTC
Liberia: Underaged Children Obtain Voter ID Cards in Lofa County
MONROVIA – The Biometric Voter Registration in rural Liberia is raising eyebrows on the credibility of the exercise as several children have reportedly successfully registered and obtained their voting cards. He was issued voter ID numbered: 01615241696. However, the National Elections Commission has said that Biometric Voter Registration will expose all electoral registration malpractices, including multiple registrations and underage registration. But having children issued legitimate voter cards by NEC staff doesn’t only violate/contravene the organic law of Liberia but further exposes the lack of professional handling and verification of people obtaining voter registration cards at various centers. HeForShe Crusaders Liberia has gathered the trucking of people in Lofa County, particularly in the Foya by would-be contestants.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 10, 2023 17:28 UTC
Liberia: Former RUF Soldier Contradicts Other Defense Witnesses on When Massaquoi Moved into UN “Safe House”
Liberia: Former RUF Soldier Contradicts Other Defense Witnesses on When Massaquoi Moved into UN “Safe House”MONROVIA, Liberia—A former soldier of Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front (RUF), has contradicted other defense witnesses about when an accused warlord from the country was taken into a UN “safe house.”By Varney Dukuly with New Narratives“Defense 10” told the Turku Court of Appeal of Finland that Gibril Massaquoi was taken into the house as a “protected witness” on March 10, 2002. But his testimony contradicts the testimonies of Massaquoi and other witnesses, who told both the district and appeal courts that the former RUF commander was taken into the safe house in 2003. But there was another point of contradiction in his testimony: He told the court that Massaquoi did not return to Liberia afterwards. But prosecutors reminded him that he had told the district court Massaquoi returned to Liberia in 2001 for his girlfriend. “Defense 20,” Tuesday’s other defense witness, was praiseful of Massaquoi for his service to the RUF.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 10, 2023 07:09 UTC
Liberia: Govt, UN-Habitat Rollup Sleeves to Develop New Urban Agenda
The forum highlighted the progress made in the formation of a National Urban Policy for Liberia, a process that started in 2016. Internal Affairs Assistant Minister for Administration, Momolu Johnson, gave a special statement on behalf of the Internal Affairs Minister, Varney A. Sirleaf. He reminded the mayors attending the forum that in 2022, Liberia’s urban population comprised 53.1% of the country’s total population of approximately 5.2 million. Presenting on “The Development Process and Progress of the National Urban Policy,” Bah emphasized that the urban sector encounters many challenges that are difficult to mitigate. He said the urban policy forum is intended to promote sustainable urban development in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 10, 2023 06:31 UTC
Liberia Establishes First National Cocoa Seed Garden
Hence, the establishment of the National Cocoa Seed Garden (NCSG) is important to ensure quality certified hybrid seeds distribution to the farmers. The NCSG will guarantee the availability of improved, certified and quality planting materials to stop the importation of cocoa seedlings. Approximately 25,000 cocoa farmers, who are members of cooperatives across Liberia, will start accessing the seedlings from the Center at a reasonable cost. The Center will serve to address the constraint faced by smallholder farmers getting improved cocoa hybrid seeds locally for planting. He said that the seed garden will enhance input supplies of cocoa seedlings and assist other beneficiaries along the cocoa value chain.
Source:Daily Observer
May 09, 2023 22:22 UTC
U.S. Ambassador Michael McCarthy Scoops Freedom House’s 2023 Mark Palmer Prize for ‘Addressing Corruption In Liberia’
MONROVIA – United States Ambassador Michael McCarthy has been awarded the 2023 Mark Palmer Prize by Freedom House for his commitment and leadership in transforming state institutions and promoting democratic values and principles. “I am honored to accept this prestigious award, noting how impactfully Ambassador Palmer’s legacy has advanced diplomacy, democracy, and human rights for countless communities around the world,” said Ambassador McCarthy. Long journey in diplomacyAmbassador McCarthy has served as the US Ambassador to Liberia since January 2021. The Mark Palmer Prize is made possible through the generosity of the Mark and Sushma Palmer Legacy Fund, established by Sushma Palmer in loving memory of her late husband Ambassador Mark Palmer. Meanwhile, Freedom House says it is now soliciting nominations for the 2024 Mark Palmer Prize, and nominations must be submitted via the nomination webpage here by October 1, 2023.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 09, 2023 11:41 UTC
Liberia: Montserrado 3rd Division Playoff Enters Semi-Finals
Monrovia – The race to the second division league continued in the Montserrado County Sub-Association third Division Playoff. As teams from across the country prepare for the national playoff, four teams from Montserrado County have advanced to the semi-finals of this year’s Montserrado County Division Playoffs. By Christopher C. Walker [email protected]Giant Killers Pepper FC eliminated Roundus FC to secure their place in the semi-finals and a place in the national playoff. The Barnersville-based club sealed their qualification in grand style after trashing Roundus FC 7-0 in the Winners’ category of the Montserrado Sub-Association Third Division playoff. Meanwhile, Philadelphia Lone Star secured a 2-1 win over Amazing FC in the quarterfinal of Montserrado Sub-Association third Division Playoff.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 09, 2023 09:04 UTC
Liberia: Are NEC’s Pre-campaign Penalties Stiff Enough?
According to the electoral body, the punishment would be announced during the candidate registration period, which is just weeks away. She noted that the electoral body has begun documenting violations of campaign regulations governing political campaigns across the country. However, Lansanah did not state whether punishment for campaign violation would result in candidate disqualification. But the figures are subject to change depending on the outcome of the deduplication and adjudication processes, the electoral body noted. However, NEC claimed that the overall impact of the technical glitches on the turnout of the biometric voter registration exercise was minimal.
Source:Daily Observer
May 09, 2023 07:48 UTC
Alexander Cummings’ Wife Promises To Focus On Education And Healthcare When She Becomes Liberia’s First Lady
Alexander Cummings’ Wife Promises To Focus On Education And Healthcare When She Becomes Liberia’s First LadyMONROVIA – Theresa Cummings, the wife of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) Standard Bearer Alexander Cummings, says she will focus more on education and health when she becomes Liberia’s First Lady. Madam Cummings made the remark over the weekend when she met with the Ablee-Jay women’s group in Giah Town, Grand Bassa County. So, I understand what it is to be a wife, a mother, and taking care of the children and the home,” Madam Cummings said. There is no medicine in our clinics and hospitals.”Madam Cummings urged the women to educate their children, adding that the children are the future. At the end of the interaction with the women, Madam Cummings presented an amount of L$50,000 as her family’s initial contribution to the school.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 08, 2023 14:37 UTC
Liberia Set To Celebrate Kids’ Athletics Day
MONROVIA – On Friday, May 12, 2023, Liberia will join the world in celebrating Kids’ Athletics Day. The Liberia Athletics Federation (LAF) kicked off celebrations ahead of Liberia’s official celebrations by mobilizing children in schools and communities between the ages of 4 to 15 about Kids’ Athletics Day. Additionally, a one-day Kids’ Athletics workshop for over 15 Kids’ Athletics coaches will be held on Thursday. The LAF National Athletics Championship aims to spot hidden talents amongst clubs to form part of the LAF local national teams to compete in international championships. Meanwhile, Liberty is the reigning LAF Athletics Club Champion.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 08, 2023 13:41 UTC
UN’s top humanitarian official Martin Griffiths in Jeddah for Sudan talks
AFP, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDamaged car and buildings are seen at the central market during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan, on April 27, 2023. (Reuters)The UN’s top humanitarian official arrived in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Sunday for talks aiming for a ceasefire between Sudan’s warring generals, a spokesperson said. “Martin Griffiths is in Jeddah at the moment and the purpose of his visit is to engage in humanitarian issues related to Sudan,” spokesperson Eri Kaneko said. A UN official said Griffiths would meet representatives of the two generals at the heart of the conflict, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who heads the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudanese and Saudi officials have provided scant details about what the talks will cover and how long they will last.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 08, 2023 03:23 UTC
Air raids in Sudan capital ahead of first direct talks
Smoke rises during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum, Sudan. ReutersAir strikes battered Sudan’s capital on Saturday, as fighting entered a fourth week only hours before the warring parties are to meet in Saudi Arabia for their first direct talks. In a joint statement, the United States and Saudi Arabia said the army and RSF would hold direct discussions in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Saturday, describing them as “pre-negotiation talks”. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan confirmed “the presence of representatives” from both sides, but there was no immediate indication that the talks had begun. Daglo, commonly known as Hemeti, took to Twitter to welcome the talks and thank the US, Saudi Arabia and other international players for their efforts.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 07, 2023 09:08 UTC
Allen: Shoppers flee in panic as gunman kills eight in Texas mall mass shooting
The sound of gunfire sent shoppers fleeing as a gunman rampaged through a mall in the Dallas area of Texas before he was shot by police, ITV News reportsA gunman has killed eight people and wounded seven others in a mass shooting at a Texas mall that sent hundreds of shoppers fleeing in panic. Witnesses at the mall described the sounds of gunshot and a virtual stampede of shoppers, as workers and customers hid in shops. A police officer who happened to be nearby shot the gunman dead following the shooting at a Dallas-area mall on Saturday, authorities said. Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said seven people including the shooter died at the scene. An Allen Police officer was in the area on an unrelated call when he heard shots at 3.36pm Saturday, the police department wrote on Facebook.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 07, 2023 08:43 UTC
Ahead Of October Poll, Hallowanger Tours Nimba, Urges Kinsmen To Register And Vote
Using the time to inform his kinsmen on the importance of the upcoming elections, and also calling on them to register and vote, said Nimba County is the only county they have, and further urged them to do away with divisiveness and unite for the common good of all Nimbaians. Speaking to the GNN, Hallowanger said, “My engagement with my people by entering the first town In Nimba and through the Bong and Nimba boarder. No one person owns Nimba and that Nimba belongs to all”, he told journalists. He further disclosed that his engagement went through upper and Lower Nimba where I was whole hearty received. Jobs should not be given because of the bigger or second biggest tribe but the best competent and qualified Nimbaians’, he told our reporter in an exclusive interview.
Source:GNN Liberia
May 06, 2023 19:59 UTC