Liberia: First-Time Voters Frustrated Over Weah's Performance
Kolee, a Public Administration student at the University of Liberia, will be among thousands of first-time voters exercising their constitutional rights in October of this year. Others include the National Democratic Coalition, Movement for Economic Empowerment, Liberia Transformation Party, United People's Party, Victory for Change Party, and National Union, Liberia Transformation Party. For him, if Liberians want to see real change they should vote Weah out come October. "First-time voters are one target group in a series of community, theater, and radio engagements from January 2023 through the elections," she said. Lyn added that the project works with the NEC as it reaches out to first-time voters through civic voter education as well as recruiting Liberians, including youth, to serve as poll workers in their communities.
Source:Daily Observer
February 03, 2023 19:54 UTC
Liberia's Corruption Ranking Drops Again
Liberia has ranked on top of countries that are yet to make significant progress in the fight against corruption. The assessment from Transparency International, comes just a day after President George Weah told Liberians that the fight against corruption crimes remains paramount concern, saying his administration has strengthened the fight against corruption. But the global corruption watchdog, Transparency International, paints a picture of endemic corruption, which is not being rooted up, as Liberia now ranks 142 out of 180 countries in its 2022 corruption perceptions index. Its ranking measures perceived public-sector corruption using a scale on which 100 is seen as very clean and zero is very corrupt. This year's results reveal that a majority of the 180 countries analyzed are showing little to no improvement in tackling corruption.
Source:Daily Observer
February 02, 2023 00:44 UTC
Ghana Increases Salaries by 30 Percent Amid Economic Woes
..... Inflation is hovering at a record 50.3 percent in Ghana, once described as Africa’s shining star by the World Bank. The two parties on Thursday settled on a 30 percent increase to base pay across the board, effective from January 1, 2023. Ghana’s government announced sweeping spending cuts in March, including a lowering of ministers’ salaries, to reduce the deficit, contain inflation and slow the cedi’s slide. Ghana secured a staff-level agreement with the IMF for a $3bn, three-year support package in December. It asked to restructure its bilateral debt under the G20 common framework platform this week.
Source:Daily Observer
January 31, 2023 22:57 UTC
Liberia: Full Speech - President Weah's 6th State of the Nation Address
In 2019, I delivered an Economic Address to the Nation, in which I announced an end to Government borrowing from the Central Bank of Liberia. Revenue collection for 2022, including grants, was $740 million U.S. dollars, compared to $646 million U.S. dollars in 2021. Education is the cornerstone for our national development agenda and the pathway to a brighter future for our young people. Special recognition goes to the World Bank, the European Union and the European Investment Bank, African Development Bank, the United States Government and its aid agencies, the Government of Norway, the German Development Bank (KfW), and the Government of Japan. We also proudly take credit for producing the first female Vice President of Liberia.
Source:Daily Observer
January 31, 2023 19:11 UTC
M23 Rebels Take Control of Kitshanga in Eastern DR Congo
The rebels seize the strategic town after days of fierce fighting, drawing condemnation from the UN. The M23 rebels have seized the strategic town of Kitshanga in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after days of fierce fighting, drawing condemnation from the UN. The rebels took control of Kitshanga late on Thursday after capturing several villages on the road linking the town of about 60,000 people to the provincial capital Goma about 90 kilometres (55 miles) apart. “For months, M23 have been moving towards Kitshanga and Masisi as they fight Congo army, which is widely reported to be backed by militias. “Sources in the Congo army said that two days ago battalion of soldiers crossed from Rwanda to reinforce M23.
Source:Daily Observer
January 28, 2023 17:42 UTC
Liberia: Chopped Body Parts Found In Possession Of Grandfather; Mother, Uncle Implicated In The Grisly Murder Of 2-Yr-Old Boy In Bomi
Liberia: Chopped Body Parts Found In Possession Of Grandfather; Mother, Uncle Implicated In The Grisly Murder Of 2-Yr-Old Boy In BomiMonrovia – Six persons have been arrested by officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in connection to the death of six-year-old Momo Saah in Bomi County. The police investigation established that the suspects committed the act based on financial gains. Those arrested are Momo Gray, Siaffa Gray Cooper Ross, Satta Wonda, mother of the deceased, and Omacy Nyei. Police had earlier investigated three suspects for their alleged involvement with the child on January 19. She was arrested in the Kissi Community in Kakata, Margibi County while attempting to sell the child.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 27, 2023 21:10 UTC
Liberia: Senate Concurs HOR on the Ratification of Modern Mills Liberia, Incorporated
MONROVIA – The Liberian Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives on the ratification of an Investment Incentive Agreement between the Republic of Liberia and Modern Mills Liberia, Incorporated. By: Henry Karmo [email protected]The plenary decision followed a report from the Senate Joint Committee on Investment & Concessions, Judiciary and Ways, Means, Finance & Development Planning on the “Investment Incentive Agreement between the Republic of Liberia and Modern Mills Liberia, Inc”. Amongst other things, under the Agreement, the joint committee says the investor shall engage in the processing of wheat into finished flour and value-addition activities. The report says the Investor shall also provide an annual company-administered grant of US$5,000.00 for scholarships to Liberian Students residing within the Project affected Communities. Accordingly, the scholarships will be for High School graduates and University students to study in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 27, 2023 20:38 UTC
Liberia: Chris Weah Identifies With Second Division Clubs Presents 240,000LD To Clubs Medics
Monrovia – The President of Chrisco United Football club Chris Geeply Weah has identified with Second Division clubs of the Liberia Football Association. Mr. Weah on Wednesday, January 25 presented two hundred and forty f thousand Liberian Dollars to medics of second-division clubs. He told the media the amount of 240,0000 LD was given to the team in the second division across and hope it will be used for the intended purpose. Responding, Emmett Glassco a former footballer now a stakeholder in Liberian Football, thanked Weah for always identifying with the football community of Liberia. For his part, Grand Cape Mount County Second Division outfit Tewor FC medic Musa Sheriff appreciated Chris Weah for making such a donation to the clubs and his contribution to football in Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 27, 2023 08:42 UTC
Liberia: “PRIORITY WOULD BE GIVEN TO NATIONAL TEAM”
Paynesville – Watanga FC coach Cooper Sannah has said priority would be given to the national team following his appointment as deputy coach. By Jaheim T. Tumu- [email protected]“It is a dream come through,” Sannah said. It’s welcoming, and I think I am getting there with integrity. His side are currently tied on points with Bea Mountain and trail the league leaders League who have a game in hand on goal. Sannah, whose side are among the favorites to lift the league trophy, however, said, he has faith in his deputy at the club to proxy in his absence.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 27, 2023 08:33 UTC
Liberia: PLP Political Leader Laid to Rest Tomorrow In US
Dr. Cassell died a month ago in the US where he resided for many years. The late Dr. Cassell was a father of six. The late Dr. Cassell was a Christian. He founded Kwenyan Professional Health Services in 2008 after he became licensed as a professional counselor in Pennsylvania. He clarified that Kwenyan Professional Health Services was being investigated.
Source:Daily Observer
January 27, 2023 07:28 UTC
Liberia: Members of the Diplomatic Corps and International Organizations Rollup Sleeves to Maintain Peace During and After the October 2023 Election
Liberia: Members of the Diplomatic Corps and International Organizations Rollup Sleeves to Maintain Peace During and After the October 2023 ElectionMonrovia – As the country gears toward the 2023 General and Presidential elections, Heads of Foreign Missions including international organizations in Liberia are concerned about the maintenance of peace during and after the election. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-[email protected]Dr. Jakob Haselhuber is the German Ambassador to Liberia. That way, he says, will enable Liberia to consolidate peace, security, and development during and after the election. The dialogue was held at the Capitol Hill campus of the University of Liberia (UL). He said the dialogue started sometime last year through a series of engagements with members of the diplomatic corps and international partners.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 26, 2023 07:53 UTC
Liberia: Supreme Court Denies Bong County officials’ Request To Pardon Seven Local County Officials In Six Detention for Criminal Contempt
Monrovia – Request from Officials of Bong County, seeking a pardon for seven local officials who are currently serving six-month detention for Criminal Contempt of the Judiciary, had been denied by the full bench of the Supreme Court. At the same time, the Bong Mines and Gbartala Magisterial courts experienced disturbances and attempted abduction. As a result of these “dreadful acts,” the Supreme Court held the defendants for criminal Contempt and sentenced them to six months imprisonment at the Monrovia Central Prison, as deterrence and as a means for defendants to re-evaluate their actions. However, following their communication, the Supreme Court in its response issued on Monday, January 23, to the communication denied said request, stating that granting such a request will not only undermine the integrity of the court but will destroy the independence and neutrality of the nation’s highest court. “Supreme Court is the highest court within the bailiwick of the Republic of Liberia; that decision taken by the Supreme Court is conclusive in all respect; they are binding and enforceable against all parties brought under the jurisdiction of the court, irrespective of their social or political status,” Justice Yuoh noted in the high court’s response.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 26, 2023 07:53 UTC
Liberia: Aggrieved Enumerators Storm LISGIS for Balance Payment after Conducting Census
Monrovia – Aggrieved enumerators who recently conducted the census on Monday stormed the head office of the Liberia Institute for Statistic and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) in demand for payment for the conduct of the 2022 census. The aggrieved enumerators, for most of the working hours, hampered the smooth operations of LISGIS on Tuesday. Webster Clayeh (0886729972)-[email protected]According to the group, they got 25 percent of the money before the conduct of the census. Selekie M. Touray served as a supervisor in the Borough of New Kru Town during the conduct of the 2022 population census. LISGIS needs to tell us something about our money,” Dean said.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 25, 2023 19:36 UTC
Is The Sanctioning of Nathaniel McGill a Consequence of Law or Political Retribution? (Part-1 of 3 Parts)
It should not be used to tip the scale in favor of the other side of the political divide in Liberia. Here is exactly what the U.S. Treasury stated about McGill, “Nathaniel McGill (McGill) is Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Chief of Staff to President George Weah. At the same time, McGill has categorically denied these allegations and characterized them as devilish maneuverings by his political nemeses. Article 14 (1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, states: “All persons shall be equal before the courts and tribunals. They did so because Quintero is entitled to due process under both international law and domestic law.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 25, 2023 19:14 UTC
Liberia: Nurse Reportedly Dies of Lassa Fever in Bong, Nine People Quarantined
Suakoko, Bong County – FrontPageAfrica has gathered that the Bong County Health Team has quarantined nine people over the outbreak of Lassa fever and the death of a health worker. By Selma Lomax, [email protected]Our source said the Bong County Health Team has already placed nine people under close monitoring so as to ensure that the fever does not spread to others. Panic in BongSome medical practitioners, who pleaded anonymity while confirming the outbreak on Monday, said the disease had been recorded in Phebe, Suakoko and Gbarnga areas. Bong County Health Officer, Dr Cynthia Blapooh, confirmed the outbreak in a chat with our correspondent. She said, “Lassa fever has always been with us for a very long time, but we are already putting modalities in place to curtail it.
Source:Front Page Africa
January 24, 2023 19:21 UTC