$6B frozen Iranian assets ‘in Qatar’ ahead of prisoner swap with US
Some $6 billion of Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea is in Qatar, an Iranian official said ahead of a highly-anticipated and planned prisoner swap between Tehran and the United States. “We hope to have total access to the Iranian assets today,” said Nasser Kanani, referring to $6 billion in Iranian funds to be unfrozen as Iran releases five US citizens. “We witnessed freezing of parts Iranian assets in some countries including South Korea,” Kanaani said. We expect these two issues to fully take place based on the agreement.”He said two of the Iranian prisoners will stay in the US. There was no other information immediately released by the agencies and US officials did not acknowledge the comments.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 18, 2023 10:57 UTC
Thousands Of UP Supporters lockdown Monrovia In Their Campaign Launch
Thousands of supporters of the former ruling Unity Party (UP) locked down the entire city of Monrovia in their campaign launch that drew thousands of supporters. The entire city of Monrovia was covered with Green, the color of the party as many walked from far and near to move on the grounds of the ATS where the occasion of the launch took place. The convoy of the political leader of the party, affectionately call Rescue 1, Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai was greeted with huge supporters who lineup the streets of the city. Earlier, other executives of the party including Rescue 2,, Jeremiah Kung; running mate to Ambassador Boakai and Rescue Mother, Grand Bassa County Senator Karnga and others were overwhelmed sue to the crowd who turned out despite of the heavy down pull or rains. Visited 22 times, 22 visit(s) today
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September 17, 2023 17:27 UTC
14 killed in plane crash in Brazil’s Amazonas state
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Fourteen people on a small jet died when the plane crashed in Brazil’s northern Amazonas state on Saturday, the state’s governor said. The accident took place in the Barcelos province, some 400 km (248 miles) from the state capital, Manaus, Reuters reported. “I deeply regret the death of the 12 passengers and two crew members who were victims of the plane crash in Barcelos on Saturday,” said Wilson Lima, Governor of Amazonas state on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Our teams have been working from the outset to provide the necessary support. In an interview with O Globo newspaper, Governor Lima said that the bodies had already been removed from the aircraft and that the victims were Brazilian tourists.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 17, 2023 14:21 UTC
EU Election Observation Mission Chief Observer Highlights Liberia’s Democratic Consolidation, Announces Deployment of 100 Observers
MONROVIA – The Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) says the mission has embarked on the deployment of approximately 100 election observers to oversee Liberia’s upcoming presidential and legislative elections, following an invitation from the Liberian government. During the press conference, Schieder revealed that the EU EOM had already deployed 20 Long-Term Observers throughout Liberia the previous week. Schieder reassured that the mission would remain in the country until the completion of the electoral process. The EU Mission will issue preliminary findings two days after Election Day and a Final Report with recommendations for improvement at a later stage. The international community, as in Liberia’s past three post-war elections, is closely following the 2023 electoral process.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 16, 2023 23:32 UTC
China Defense Minister Faces Investigation as Speculation Grows
TAIPEI — Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has disappeared from public view for more than two weeks and his unexplained absence has triggered speculation about his fate. Analysts say Li’s disappearance, which follows a series of abrupt purges of top-level officials in recent months, reflects Chinese President Xi Jinping’s desire to strengthen his control over China’s military. Li, who became China’s defense minister in March, made his last public appearance Aug. 29, when he delivered a keynote speech at the third annual China-Africa Peace and Security Forum. Reuters reported that the investigation is related to the procurement of military equipment without specifying the types of equipment involved in the case. Currently, Li is still listed as China’s defense minister and a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Military Commission.
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September 16, 2023 22:28 UTC
ELECTIONS 2023: Know Your Candidate – Profile Of Joseph Nyumah Boakai
Before serving as vice president, Boakai consulted with a number of institutions including serving as Chief Technical Advisor on Agriculture Policy, Ministry of Agriculture. As vice president, he was the president of the Liberian Senate and presided over plenary sessions of that body for two days each week. During the first round of the 2017 elections where none of the candidates who contested was able to obtain 50% +1 votes to become the country’s next president, president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf stated on several occasions that she was supporting her vice president. When I got there I saw Senator Jewel Howard Taylor and Senator Weah, I couldn’t tell the both senators to leave because they are both sitting senators. It was Senator Jewel Howard Taylor that gave the shovel to Senator Weah, at which time my head was bent down.
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September 16, 2023 22:27 UTC
Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency Arrests One Stephen Daniels as Owner of the RIA Drugs
Daniels has been identified as the consignee who flew the drugs into Liberia via Kenya Airways on August 31. Both individuals are now sought after by the Liberia National Police and the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency on charges of alleged drug trafficking. Meanwhile, a separate incident unfolded as Customs offices at Roberts International Airport were burglarized on Tuesday. Meanwhile, President Weah has forcefully denied allegations made by opposition leaders implicating his government in drug importation into Liberia. During a recent political rally held at Gbarnga, Bong County, at the David Kuyon Sports Stadium on September 13, President Weah refuted these claims.
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2023 14:33 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Donates L$5 Million to Rural Women
Paynesville – Commerce Deputy Minister Wilfred Bangura, on behalf of President George Weah, presented a check of L$5 million to the Margibi County Chapter of the Rural Women of Liberia. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – [email protected]During the event, Minister Bangura fulfilled President Weah’s promise to the rural women of Liberia, as he handed the check to Madam Kebbeh Monger, President of the Rural Women of Liberia. He stated that the initiative’s goal is to ensure the vision of the Rural Women of Liberia becomes a reality. Madam Monger, the President of the National Rural Women of Liberia, expressed her gratitude to President Weah for his unwavering commitment to the Liberia National Rural Women Structure. She added, “I will go to every county, speak on the radio, and use the dialect to inform our people about the excellent work the President is doing for rural women, alongside the rural women presidents of those counties.”
Source:Front Page Africa
September 15, 2023 13:24 UTC
Russia Expels 2 US Diplomats for ‘Illegal Activity’
VOA News |Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday it has expelled two U.S. Embassy employees from the country, accusing them of working with a Russian national that Moscow had previously accused of spying. In a statement, the foreign ministry said it had summoned U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy and informed her that the two diplomats — Jeff Sillin and David Bernstein — conducted “illegal activities by liaising with a Russian citizen, Robert Shonov,” and they must leave the territory of Russia within seven days. Last month, the FSB announced it planned to interrogate Sillin and Bernstein after it accused them of directing Shonov to gather information. Yet again, Russia has chosen confrontation and escalation over constructive diplomatic engagement.”VOA State Department Correspondent Cindy Saine contributed to this reportVisited 20 times, 11 visit(s) today
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September 15, 2023 09:12 UTC
Suspended Airport Security Links Executive Mansion Chief Of Protocol To Narcotic Drug, As LRA Handover Same To LDEA
The handover follows last week’s seizure of the illicit substances by the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) officers stationed at the Roberts International Airport (RIA). The AFL officers seized and handed over to Customs authorities the consignment, allegedly being smuggled through an unauthorized gate. A joint security inspection team initially suspected the content to be Moringa tea based on its packaging, but laboratory testing conducted by the LDEA conclusively revealed that all ten boxes contained narcotic drugs. He expressed appreciation for the partnership and collaboration between Customs and other security agencies and expressed hope for further improvement of border management coordination. The joint security remains committed to collaborative efforts to uphold the rule of law, combat illicit activities, and protect the well-being of the nation and its citizens.
Source:GNN Liberia
September 14, 2023 23:32 UTC
Sara Beysolow Nyanti Urges Liberians to Take a Stand Against Drug
Monrovia – Reverend Sara Beysolow Nyanti, the Standard Bearer of the African Liberation League and a presidential candidate in the upcoming October elections, has vehemently condemned the importation of illicit drugs into Liberia, particularly by government officials. “This act of patriotism underscores the importance of collective efforts in combating the drug trade within the nation,” Nyanti stated. She emphasized that the African Liberation League, under her leadership, stands resolute in its dedication to eradicating the drug trade and protecting Liberia’s future generations. About Sara Beysolow NyantiSara Beysolow Nyanti is a distinguished Liberian political figure and the Standard Bearer of the African Liberation League. The African Liberation League is a political organization dedicated to the advancement of Liberia and the welfare of its citizens.
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September 14, 2023 17:48 UTC
LNTTA Completes Month-Long Kids Table Tennis Training Program
Monrovia – Parents of children who attended a month-long table tennis training program have expressed their enthusiasm and support for the initiative, urging the Liberia National Table Tennis Association (LNTTA) to continue nurturing the next generation of tennis players. By A. Macaulay Sombai, [email protected]The grassroots program, spanning one month, was orchestrated by the Liberia National Table Tennis Association (LNTTA) exclusively for children aged between 7 and 9. “During our children’s vacation period, the LNTTA administration invited us, parents of children passionate about table tennis, to enroll them in a one-month training program. Madam Naomi Solo praised the LNTTA administration for providing her children with valuable knowledge about table tennis. He emphasized the importance of youth skill development in achieving this goal and assured that the training program would continue until their objectives were met.
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September 14, 2023 17:28 UTC
Liberia: Foreign Minister Kemayah Assures EU Election Observers of Peaceful and Credible Elections
Monrovia – Liberian Foreign Minister Dee-Maxwel Saah Kemayah has assured the European Union (EU) election observer delegation that Liberia, after three successive elections, is peaceful, and that the country can no longer return to its war days. In a quick response, Foreign Minister Kemayah said the 14-year war is a lesson for every Liberian, adding that there is no way the country can revert to its ugly past. We no longer wish to experience such a crisis,” Liberia’s Foreign Minister said. Minister Kemayah added, “I am not saying this because I am in government. “The electorate is giving him the votes, so why would he disrupt the process of receiving those votes,” Minister Kemayah said.
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September 12, 2023 07:19 UTC
Anthony Waylea, Georgina Sackie ,Others Win Check 18 Chess Tournament
Monrovia – Several members of the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF) showed their support for the re-election of President George Weah on Thursday, September 7, 2023, by hosting the Check 18 chess tournament. Anthony Waylea, Jr. and Georgina Sackie emerged as the winners in the open and female sections, respectively. Following the conclusion of the tournament, more than five athletes in each category were awarded cash prizes for their outstanding performance in the recently concluded chess tournament, organized in honor of President Weah’s re-election. The head of the group, Thomas Karyah, announced that five players who participated in the tournament received cash prizes. Thomas Karyah stated, “The tournament was a special event in celebration of the re-election of the Chief Patron of Sports, President George Weah.
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September 12, 2023 06:43 UTC
- Global News Network Liberia
Source: VOA News\HANOI — U.S. and Vietnamese leaders Monday hailed an agreement to elevate relations and spoke about the potential for boosting innovation and investment. He cited a “new stage” in U.S.-Vietnam relations and said the two countries need to continue partnerships. Attendees at the meeting included executives from the top U.S. and Vietnamese semiconductor, tech and aviation firms. The White House also announced a $7.8 billion deal between Boeing and Vietnam Airways that it said would support 30,000 jobs in the United States. Read more of this reportVisited 18 times, 18 visit(s) today
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September 11, 2023 15:48 UTC