“What’s Next, For Us, Is Critical”
We are up, we are standing, we are up right, and we are asking what’s next. What next for you as an individual, what next for us as communities, and this, for me, is critical. Nyanti spoke on culture from the perspective of social norms, noting that social norms are responsible for where Liberia is today. But we must confront culture; we must confront the culture that says that a woman should be silent until the man has spoken. We must confront culture if we expect Liberia to change.
Source:Daily Observer
December 15, 2023 12:55 UTC
Israeli army has detained 4,420 Palestinians in West Bank, Jerusalem since Oct. 7: NGOs
RAMALLAH, Palestine – The Israeli army has detained 4,420 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since Oct. 7, Palestinian prisoners’ affairs groups said on Friday. In a joint statement, the Palestinian Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Affairs Authority, and the Palestinian Prisoners Society said that the Israeli authorities “arrested 16 citizens at dawn on Friday, which brings the number of detainees in the West Bank, including Jerusalem, to about 4,420 Palestinians since Oct. 7.”This tally does not include arrests in the Gaza Strip, according to the same source. Tensions have been running high across the West Bank amid an Israeli military offensive on the Gaza Strip following a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7. At least 288 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank since Oct. 7, in addition to more than 3,100 others injured, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. *Writing by Ikram KouachiVisited 12 times, 12 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
December 15, 2023 12:17 UTC
Ballistic missile fired from rebel-held Yemen strikes cargo ship in Red Sea after earlier attack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Liberian-flagged cargo ship caught fire in the Red Sea on Friday after being hit by a projectile launched from rebel-controlled Yemen, authorities said. A U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters, said the attack took place. Also near the strait, a missile fired by Houthis on Monday night slammed into a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea. In November, Houthis seized a vehicle transport ship linked to Israel in the Red Sea off Yemen. Separately, a container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire came under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 15, 2023 11:54 UTC
ArcelorMittal Liberia is ‘Title Sponsor’ for County Meet 2023/2024
Monrovia, Montserrado (December 13, 2023) ̶ ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has been announced as the ‘Title Sponsor’ of the 2023/2024 National County Sports Meet which kicks off on Sunday, December 17, 2023 across the country. Deputy Minister Quamie commended the management of ArcelorMittal Liberia for its continuous support to the organization of the National County Sports Meet. “Liberians were split along party lines during the elections, so the County Meet is needed to help unite the country. ArcelorMittal Liberia has a long history of support to sports and youth development in Liberia. For the last two editions of the National County Sports Meet, ArcelorMittal Liberia was again the biggest sponsor.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 15, 2023 00:49 UTC
Developing Countries Paid Record $443.5 Billion on Public Debt in 2022 Poorest countries face risk of debt crises as borrowing costs surge
Debt-service payments-which include principal and interest-increased by 5 percent over the previous year for all developing countries. The alternative is another lost decade.”Surging interest rates have intensified debt vulnerabilities in all developing countries. That marked the first time since 2015 that private creditors have received more funds than they put into developing countries. It highlights key insights from the World Bank’s International Debt Statistics database-the most comprehensive and transparent source of external debt data of developing countries. In 2022, the combined external debt stock of IDA-eligible countries hit a record US$1.1 trillion-more than double the 2012 level.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 15, 2023 00:35 UTC
USAID Liberia-LEPDA Closes US$16.3M Project in Liberia
Monrovia -The USAID Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA) has closed its project in Liberia worth US$16.3M. Also speaking at the LEPDA close-out program over the weekend, the Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, J. Aloysius Tarlue, praised the USAID for their continued support to Liberia. He said as the project comes to an end, there are still roadmaps laid down by the project that Liberia can always benefit from. He said LEPDA’s work with the Central Bank of Liberia helped the Bank put in place processes for transparent procurement of the nation’s currency. Madam Rodriguez described the LEPDA project as a huge undertaking and success depended on employing innovative approaches and best practices as well as fostering productive engagements with all stakeholders.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 14, 2023 19:14 UTC
Explainer: Magnitsky Sanction: How Does it Work and Where
Known as the Global Magnitsky Accountability Act, it is a tool used to impose sanctions on foreign individuals for corruption and human rights violations. Sergei Leonidovich Magnitsky, after whom the Act was named, was a Ukrainian-born Russian tax advisor responsible for exposing corruption and misconduct by Russian government officials. Magnitsky was beaten in custody and died in 2009, days before his supposed release. The act is named in honor of Magnitsky to fight corruption and promote human rights globally. So far, during the administration of President George Manneh Weah, nine senior officials of the Liberian government have been sanctioned.
Source:Daily Observer
December 14, 2023 15:28 UTC
Violation of Alleged Bad Labor Practices?
— RLJ Kendeja Hotel sets the record straightThe management of the RLJ Kendeja Hotel and Villas has refuted media reports of bad labour practices and ill-treatments allegedly being carried out by the topnotch hotel. In the first place, if your workforce has never exceeded hundred and fifty persons, how can you make 300 staff redundant? Houphouet clarified that he is the only General Manager at the Hotel and not Roberta Torkornoo or Abraham Johnson as reported in the Publication. “I don’t know how to answer that question because there is only one General Manager at this Hotel and I am the General Manager, so you can see that the story is a fabricated lie. The RLJ Kendeja General Manager maintains that the hotel works very well with the Liberian government through the Ministry of Labor, the National Workers Union, and the local union.
Source:Daily Observer
December 14, 2023 15:28 UTC
Liberia: Alleged Leadership Void Raises Concerns in Unity Party’s Transition Process, Team Members Disenchanted
MONROVIA – The incoming Unity Party government has established several committees across various line ministries and agencies to facilitate a seamless transition of power in collaboration with the existing administrations. However, there is a growing sentiment among certain key Unity Party supporters that the transition team lacks the necessary vigor, leaving some individuals feeling excluded from the process. By Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]FrontPageAfrica has seen messages from Unity Party chatrooms suggesting that some members feel left out of the process and are being silenced for reportedly overstepping their bounds in the transitional process. From the chats, the disenchanted members of the teams criticized the Unity Party arm of the Joint Presidential Transitional Team of doing too little since Joseph Nyumah Boakai was declared President-elect some 27 days ago. According to some, the lack of clear leadership and coordination leaves them to believe that no one is steering the transition process and such is denting the confidence in the new administration.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 14, 2023 08:31 UTC
Liberia: I Can Go to America Every Month If I want To’ – Sen. Nuquay’s Campaign Video Resurfaces after Visa Restriction
Monrovia – Senator Emmanuel Nuquay never saw the visa restrictions imposed on him and his family by the United States Department of State coming. In fact, he is on record for bragging that he could go to the America every month if he wanted to. By Willie N. TokpahIn an October video that resurfaced on social media recently, Sen. Nuquay is seen reacting to speculation that he was denied U.S. visa. He is seen displaying a copy a U.S. Visa noting that he could go the United States Embassy anytime for visa unlike his rumor monger whom he said could not go near the U.S. Embassy and had been “condemned” by the United States. If I want to go to America every month, I can go to America every month.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 13, 2023 18:46 UTC
Liberia: Foreign Pathologist Testifies In the Charloe Musu Death Trial
Monrovia – A foreign forensic pathologist, Dr. Matthau I. Okoye, has testified in the ongoing Charloe Musu murder trial which involves former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and other members of her household. However, the blood spatter from Gloria Musu-Scott’s bedroom on the bedsheets displayed the DNA profile of Charloe Musu. The Forensic Pathologist noted that his team compared these profiles with the fingernail clippings from Charloe Musu, revealing that the only foreign DNA profile was that of a minor contributor by a male on the left hand of the late Charloe Musu. Dr. Okoye revealed they have YSTR that they can use to match any suspect, even animals present at the scene that night. Dr. Okoye clarified the DNA analysis process, noting that the first autopsy’s DNA report did not identify a Y chromosome.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 13, 2023 18:36 UTC
Israel Has Begun Filling Hamas Tunnels In Gaza With Seawater
Some officials in US President Joe Biden’s administration believe the flooding could help destroy the tunnels where Israel believes the Palestinian militant group is hiding hostages, fighters and ammunition. Other officials have expressed concerns that the seawater could affect Gaza’s drinking water supply, the paper added. US President Joe Biden refused to directly answer a question about the flooding of the tunnels, mentioning only assurances that there are no hostages in the designated areas, BTA reports. In 2015, Egypt flooded tunnels between the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula with seawater, prompting complaints that the method had damaged the soil in the area, the Jerusalem Post recalled. The Israeli Air Force announced that it had attacked positions of the Shiite Hezbollah group in neighboring Lebanon, DPA reported.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 13, 2023 15:11 UTC
Ambush kills 9 Israeli soldiers in Gaza City, where battles rage weeks into devastating offensive
The air and ground offensive has resulted in the deaths of over 18,400 Palestinians, mostly civilians, since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas that triggered the war. Nearly 85% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million have been forced to flee their homes, and much of the territory’s north resembles a moonscape. More than six weeks after Israeli soldiers invaded Gaza’s north, ground troops are still locked in heavy combat with Palestinian fighters in and around Gaza City. We couldn’t sleep,” Mustafa Abu Taha, a Palestinian agricultural worker who lives in the neighborhood, said by phone. When the other soldiers launched a rescue operation, they were ambushed with heavy gunfire and explosives.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 13, 2023 11:52 UTC
Unlocking Prosperity: The 2024 RegTech Africa Conference Set to Redefine Data Governance for Growth
Unique Value Propositions for DelegatesThe 2024 RegTech Africa Conference promises a unique blend of engagement opportunities, including the RegTech4Good Challenge, Women in RegTech discussions, roundtable sessions, product showcases, fireside chats, focused workshops, and the Rockstar Awards. Elevating Africa’s Presence in the Global Tech LandscapeAfrica’s narrative is evolving, and the 2024 RegTech Africa Conference is at the forefront of this narrative shift. According to Cyril Okoroigwe (CEO, Regtech Media), “In the ever-evolving landscape of regulatory technology, the 2024 RegTech Africa Conference stands as a testament to the power of collaboration. As we stand on the cusp of this transformative event, the 2024 RegTech Africa Conference invites you to be part of a journey that shapes the future of regulatory technology, paving the way for a prosperous Africa. For media inquiries, please contact:info@regtechafrica.comFor conference registration and details, visit:www.regtechafricaconference.comAbout RegTech Africa ConferenceThe RegTech Africa Conference is the premier forum on regulatory services innovation and excellence in Africa.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 12, 2023 23:48 UTC
President Weah Gets Standing Ovation at 64th Ordinary Summit of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government in Abuja
(Abuja, December 10, 2023): History was made in Abuja, Nigeria, where the 64th Ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened on Sunday, December 10, 2023. President Weah received a standing ovation by his colleagues at the request of President Tinubu, who noted that the laudable action of President Weah will be etched in history as an exemplary democratic practice for other political leaders to emulate. Delivering his farewell message, President Weah thanked his colleagues for the accolades accorded him and the high-level ECOWAS support of the October 10th and November 20th general and run-off elections respectively. He invited his colleagues to accord President-elect Boakai the same level of support they accorded him throughout his tenure as President of Liberia. The recent attempted coups in Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau also received the attention and condemnation of the ECOWAS Heads of State.
Source:GNN Liberia
December 12, 2023 15:28 UTC