Liberia: NEC Says Biometric Voter Registration Process on Course
The National Elections Commission has disclosed that phased one of biometric voter registration exercises would go on as planned. The electoral body's clarification comes after complaints about not receiving all of the funding required to conduct the voter registration process. This then raised concerns that the NEC would be forced to postpone the start of the voter registration as scheduled from March 20 to April 9. This silence has been so since the Commission announced its intention in 2022 to use biometric systems for the March 20 voter registration exercise. Lansanah noted that civic and voter Education (CVE) activities for the voter registration have been ongoing in the six phase one counties since its launch on February 24.
Source:Daily Observer
March 14, 2023 06:11 UTC
An Open Letter to Women of Liberia
We recognize that women in Liberia play vital roles in all sectors of society. Furthermore, I urge political parties to prioritize women's participation in their internal decision-making processes and encourage their membership to support women candidates in elections. I believe that increasing women representation in leadership is not just the responsibility of government, this is why early next month, FLY will announce a new initiative committed to promoting the platforms of women candidates during elections. This initiative aims to make women candidates more visible and popular with voters by highlighting their policy positions and promoting their campaigns. Additionally, we will work with political parties to promote women's participation in their internal decision-making processes and encourage them to support women candidates in elections.
Source:Daily Observer
March 13, 2023 14:01 UTC
Liberia: Budget for Clar Weah Is Undeserved and Misappropriated
By Benedict Nyankun WissehHow is it possible that the budget of Liberia’s first lady, Clar Weah, office exceeds the allotment in the budget for all the schools under supervision by the Monrovia Consolidated School System (MCSS)? At present, Clar Weah occupies a position to which she was not elected. So, what explanation of reasons can be used to justify the appropriation of the $1.5m budget for Clar Weah? It is more than a year now since the $1.5m was transferred to Clar Weah’s office. The legislature, which sits Commany Wesseh and Milton Teahjay as senators, approved the budget for Clar Weah’s office.
Source:Daily Observer
March 13, 2023 12:52 UTC
Liberia: AFL Training Command Graduates and Commissions 33 Officers in Several Professional Disciplines
Monrovia – The Training Command of the Armed Forces of Liberia on Friday, February 24, 2023, graduated thirty-three officers as part of the ongoing recruitment drive by the Armed Forces of Liberia. Minister Blamo, the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs representing President George Weah said the graduation and commission of officers of the Armed Forces of Liberia is an achievement for Liberia. Minister Blamo appreciates members of the AFL for their sacrifices and commitment to their country Liberia. He recorded that having been overwhelmed by the Corona Virus, the Armed Forces of Liberia thought it wise to revitalize the health system within the Armed Forces of Liberia. We want to appreciate our military, the government, and our development partners,” Deputy Minister Dickson said.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 27, 2023 02:07 UTC
Abu Kamara Starts New Season Win Goal
The in-from frontman picked up from where he left off last season as he masterminded his team Kuching City FC to victory n their opening game of the Malaysia Super Lig 2-1 away to Kelantan. The hosts Kelantan opened the scoring in the 52nd minute through Spanish right-back Miguel Angel Cifuentes who profited from a rebound from the opposing keeper as he slotted the ball in to make it 1-0. Five minutes later, a 1-2-1 variation saw Abu receiving a pass from a teammate and quickly playing the ball with a single touch to Burundian international teammate Mike Sidu Abdallah who coolly finished for the equalizer. With 18 minutes to go, Abu Kamara ran into the opponent’s box and then checked his run as he latched unto a teammate’s pass and finished with a tap in to help his side wrap maximum points on the opening day. Next up for Abu Razard and co who are second on the log, is a second round match with Selangor on Thursday March 2.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 27, 2023 01:54 UTC
Young Liberian, Benedict Tokpa Danuweli Making Strives To Equip Leaders – A Profile
EQUIP Leadership Liberia is a subsidiary of EQUIP Leadership, a non-for-profit organization founded by the world’s best leadership expert, Dr. John C. Maxwell in 1996. In April of Last year, EQUIP Leadership Liberia provided a two weeks’ leadership development session for over 150 pastors from 14 Counties in Liberia, on the Logos Hope Ship in Monrovia. But until you learn to lead yourself well, you cannot lead others effectively, to solve problems – and this is where we come in.” Benedict intimated about how EQUIP team works. In November 2022, EQUIP Leadership Liberia hosted the African Regional Conference for national leadership strengthening. For more information of EQUIP Leadership Liberia’s, engagements across Liberia, you can follow their work on Facebook: EQUIP.LIBERIA or email, eliberiaproject@gmail.com.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 26, 2023 10:30 UTC
PersonToPerson Africa Launched in Nigeria to Help Vulnerable Communities Get Access to Socio-economic Development
ABUJA, Nigeria – PERSON TO PERSON AFRICA a pro-community organization, was over the weekend launched in Abuja with the goal to sensitize and galvanize vulnerable communities across Africa to access socio-economic development. We look forward to making a positive and lasting impact in Nigeria and beyond.” she said. In his remarks, shadow U.S. Representative out of the District of Columbia, Dr. Oye Owolewa commended Person To Person Africa on the initiative to galvanize people to vote ahead of the Nigerian general elections . Adeyina lauded Person To Person Africa on its advocacy efforts and for their call for citizens to vote for credible candidates. Person To Person Africa aims to partner with relevant stakeholders to develop initiatives in education, health and governance issues to create an inclusive and sustainable future for everyone.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 26, 2023 07:21 UTC
Nigeria Election 2023: Votes are Counted But Final Results May Take Days
By Nduka Orjinmo, BBC News, AbujaVoting was marred by long delays as polling stations failed to open on time in some areas because of logistical problems and security incidents. Tens of thousands of polling stations are counting the results, which will be collated and sent to the electoral headquarters in the capital Abuja. But voting was postponed to Sunday at 141 polling stations in the oil-rich southern state of Bayelsa because of disruptions. Its candidate, Mr Tinubu, 70, is credited with building Nigeria's commercial hub Lagos, during his two terms as governor until 2007. A candidate needs to have the most votes and 25% of ballots cast in two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 states to be declared the winner.
Source:Daily Observer
February 25, 2023 20:58 UTC
African Union Condemns Tunisia’s ‘Hate Speech’ against migrants
--- President Kais Saied claimed migration from sub-Saharan Africa was aimed at changing his country’s demographic makeup. The African Union (AU) has criticised Tunisia and urged it to avoid “racialised hate speech” following President Kais Saied’s comments directed at migrants from elsewhere on the continent. The African Union (AU) has criticised Tunisia and urged it to avoid “racialised hate speech” following President Kais Saied’s comments directed at migrants from elsewhere on the continent. Saied’s comments were praised by the French far-right politician Eric Zemmour. On Saturday, rights groups planned to hold a demonstration to protest against Saied’s comments and the clampdown on migrants and refugees.
Source:Daily Observer
February 25, 2023 13:37 UTC
President Weah Releases New Song, Throws Jibes At Opposition Ahead Of 2023 October Poll
By www.africanentertainment.comThe Standard Bearer of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), President George M. Weah has released a new song titled: “Talk Talk” thus featuring musicians Dang and Tankun J. The released of the song now brings to 11 songs being recorded and released by the Liberian Chief Executive since his ascendancy to the Presidency of the country. The Liberian leader in his song appeared to throw jibes at his political opponents precisely Joseph N. Boakai of the Unity Party (UP) and Alexander Cummings of the Collaborating Political Party (CPP) as the country prepares for another crucial elections on October 10 of this year (2023). Liberians are poised to go to polls to elect 73 new Representatives, 15 new Senators, and a President to steers the affairs of the country for the next six years on October 10, 2023. However, the new song has since received mixed reactions on social media, with some Liberians praising the songs, while others are criticized the President for his repeated releases of music admits the daunting economic challenges the country is being faced with.
Source:GNN Liberia
February 12, 2023 22:39 UTC
Building Peace With Radio: Lessons From Liberia Using Radio To Fuel & Prevent Conflict
ROLE OF COMMUNITY RADIOThe role played by community radio in Liberia in recent years is increasingly becoming relevant and outstanding. It is no doubt that community radio in Liberia has grown not only in number but in quality and influence. Some of the community radio stations in rural Liberia have established affiliate relationships with few of the stations in the capital, Monrovia including my own radio. Excited by this new professional alignment, several community radio journalists volunteer their services as stringers for my radio stations and few others in Monrovia. Rooting for community radio in Nigeria in SearchWorks catalog (stanford.edu)(Visited 6 times, 15 visits today)
Source:GNN Liberia
February 12, 2023 22:20 UTC
Liberia: Inspector General of Police Describes Sen. Dillon As A National Security Threat
MONROVIA – Inspector General of the Liberian National Police, Mr. Patrick Suedu, declared that Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon remains a national security threat in an open senate hearing. By Henry Karmo, [email protected]Sen. Dillon Asked: “I was declared a national security threat to the President. Am I still declared a national security threat to the President? The threat can be removed if we are sure that the threat that was posed to national security is gone. Despite the IG’s apology, Senator Dillon expressed that he does not feel safe in a country where the government sees him as a target.
Source:Front Page Africa
February 10, 2023 20:39 UTC
More than 40 killed in Nigeria as gunmen and vigilantes clash
Lack of security has become widespread in Nigeria and is a key concern for voters ahead of a February 25 election. More than 40 people have been killed in clashes between gunmen and vigilantes in Nigeria’s northern Katsina state, the latest violence ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections. A local vigilante group mobilised and pursued the gunmen, which led to the deadly clash and large loss of life on Thursday, the spokesperson said. Two security sources put the death toll in Katsina at 50. Those injured in the clashes were taken to Kankara hospital in the state, the sources said.
Source:Daily Observer
February 04, 2023 23:47 UTC
Full Speech: President Weah accepts his party's nomination to contest the 2023 elections
MY FELLOW PARTISANS, CDCIANS, WEAHCIANS, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:I will now speak to you in KOLOKWA:They say that yor na know nathing. So, the very fact that you are following me, who they say I na know nathing, shows that you are stupid. Yor know something! Yor didn’t go to school, yor don’t know nathing. They keep accusing you that because yor are behind me, yor don’t know nathing.
Source:Daily Observer
February 04, 2023 19:54 UTC