Liberia: CSO Human Rights Platform Lauds President Weah for “Graceful Concession”, Congratulates President-elect Boakai On His Victory
MONROVIA – The Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform (CSHRA-P) and the human rights community has hailed President George Manneh Weah for conceding defeat and congratulating Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai as president elect of the Republic of Liberia. The CSO Platform also recognizes the National Elections Commission for “transparently and independently” conducting the 2023 Presidential and Legislative Elections in the face of overwhelming challenges. It commended the Liberian people for the peaceful manner in which they conducted themselves during the just ended electoral processes. “The CSO Platform and the human rights community recognize that people took sides during the process, but the elections have ended and it’s time to put the interests of the country above personal interests,” the group said.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 24, 2023 13:32 UTC
Davidetta Browne Lansanah-led National Elections Commission Praised For Free, Fair And Transparent Elections- A Profile
Let’s look at the professional team at the National Elections CommissionNEC Chairperson Davidetta Browme -LasanahMrs. Davidetta Browne Lansanah is the Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC). She was appointed on 10th April, 2020 by the President of Liberia, H.E. In 1993, the Co-Chairperson obtained a L.L.M degree in Comparative Law with emphasis in Joint Venture from the George Town University Law Center, Washington, D.C. the USA. Reeves, during the 2017 Presidential and Representatives elections, served as Legal Consultant for the Commission. Reeves is also a former Vice President and President of the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), 2009-2013.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 23, 2023 23:07 UTC
Liberia: “We Were Careless With Our Votes” – Pres. Weah Tells His Cabinet at Retreat Following Concession of Run-off Elections
MONROVIA – President Weah believes cabinet ministers didn’t do enough to protect and account for their votes, leading to early concession. He also admitted that at a certain point, officials were careless and didn’t protect the votes; everyone was a big boy or girl, and they left the ballot boxes with kids. “Had we minded the ballot boxes, some of the irregularities we are hearing about would not have occurred. The president has taken the defeat as a collective loss and warned officials to stop the blame game. The President has asked cabinet ministers to reach out to the grassroots support base who are still struggling to overcome the loss and not to turn their backs on them.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 23, 2023 22:31 UTC
Liberia: Sen. Prince Johnson’s Demands Pose Challenges for President-elect Boakai’s Administration
By Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]The Influencer in NimbaThis is however, not a new phenomenon with Sen. Johnson. In the run-off election Weah obtained 73,434 votes (57.14%) after Sen Johnson’s support while Boakai got 55,083 votes (42.86%). Sen. Johnson also accused the Weah-led government of refusing to release the county’s development fund paid by ArcelorMittal. Weah, apparently weary of Sen. Johnson’s demands, in 2022 decided not to buy in to anymore demands from the Nimba County Senator. Boakai’s Vice President-elect, Sen. Jeremiah Koung is a member of Sen. Johnson’s Movement for Democratic Reconstruction (MDR).
Source:Front Page Africa
November 23, 2023 22:27 UTC
President-Elect, Joe Boakai Delivers Special Statement: Calls On Liberians To Join Hands To Exploit The Full Potential Of A Country Of Promise
I call on all Liberians to join hands to exploit the full potential of a country of promise. There are no green Liberians or blue Liberians, western Liberians or southeastern Liberians, north central Liberians or southern Liberians. What should define us is our collective resolve to transform our country for the good of everyone including future generations. I promise to extend development across this country including building the roads of our beautiful region of southeastern Liberia, which for years has suffered the fate of rural neglect. Over the period of the campaign and the struggle, many Liberians and some of our partisans lost their lives.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 23, 2023 13:20 UTC
No indication of terrorist attack at Rainbow Bridge, New York governor says
Kathy Hochul held a news conference Wednesday following a vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls that forced the closure of four U.S.-Canada border crossings. There is no indication of a terrorist attack at the time, Hochul said. CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the Internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is your destination for breaking news, live events and original reporting locally, nationally and around the globe. Read more of this storyVisited 11 times, 11 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 23, 2023 12:49 UTC
Grand Kru County Authority Reportedly Sanctions UP Nimba Citizens For Supporting Boakai, Ban Them from Farming
Information coming out of the southeastern County says supporters of the opposition Unity Party (UP) who were rejoicing followed the National Elections Commission (NEC) declaration that the Standard Bearer, Joseph N. Boakai has won the November 14 runoff election, his supporters, particularly Nimba citizens in that part of the have reportedly been banned by authority of the county from farmingAccording to report from the county, authority in the county is said to angry over the news that their son, President George Weah has conceded defeat, giving the presidency to the UP,The report further indicated that citizens ,particularly weayean town, for the past five days since the pronouncement by NEC, all UP partisans in that town decided to do a traditional dance putting white chalk on their faces and wearing the bumpers over their clothes to celebrate, in the process the town people got angry and imposed sanctions on all Nimbaians who are residing in the town, not to go in the bush for any farming , hunting, or gold mining activities. The report further noted that all Nimba women shops or businesses should remained close until they can pay the fine of $100,000LD, one cow five gallons of red oil, five gallons of alcohol etc. The Nimba Governor of grand kru county intervened, but the traditional people along with the town chief deliberately refused to adhere to our people’s plea, more than five days now, weayean town has marginalized our citizens residing there let us share this information. Mr. Moses Johnson, the Chairmen of the Nimba community in weayean speaking to GNN via mobile phone from Grand Kru County confirmed the report. Investigation continues.grand kruVisited 22 times, 22 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 22, 2023 17:19 UTC
Dispute Over Monrovia Tragedy: Unity Party Calls Incident ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ While ‘Investigators’ Label it an Accident
Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has confirmed three deaths and 25 others seriously injured as a result of Monday night accident that saw a speeding vehicle run into jubilant Unity Supporters in front of the party’s headquarters on Broad Street. Unity Party: “Domestic Terrorism”Despite Amara Konneh’s disclosure on Facebook that the incident was an accident, the Unity Party in a press statement described the tragic incident as a “devastating, wicked, and barbaric act of domestic terrorism”. The Unity Party called on authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable. The party emphasized its commitment to supporting the ongoing investigation and urged the public to remain calm during this challenging time. The government took particular note of a Unity Party statement, which appears to have drawn a conclusion, by terming the incident as “domestic terrorism” while at the same time urging the police to “investigate the cause” of the incident.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 22, 2023 14:41 UTC
Developing Next Generation Of Taekwondo Stars
He emphasized that since the establishment of the Taekwondo School on Bushrod Island, he has been collaborating with the Liberia Taekwondo Federation to develop Liberia’s next Taekwondo stars. Master Jallah explained that his Taekwondo institution currently has 30 kids undergoing intensive training, aiming to develop their skills. “I always encourage my athletes not to be rude or violent against their friends or parents because they are undergoing taekwondo training. Another boy named Samuel King, along with several other athletes from my institute, are now on the national taekwondo team of Liberia. I hope to produce more athletes not only for my institute but also for the national taekwondo team of Liberia,” he narrated.
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November 22, 2023 12:43 UTC
More than 1,000 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia this month
Jakarta, (EFE).- A ship carrying about 200 Rohingya that made landfall in Aceh, the westernmost province of Indonesia, has brought the number of these refugees arriving to the country to more than 1,000 this month, the NGO Kontras reported Wednesday. According to the organization, which works in Aceh to welcome and assist refugees who arrive on its beaches, 219 people arrived late Tuesday night on the island of Sabang, including 56 children. With this case, the number of Rohingya – a Muslim minority persecuted in Myanmar – who arrived in the last week on the northern coast of Indonesia already amounts to 1,084 people, of which 465 are children. The institution also said at least 348 individuals died or disappeared on these voyages last year. The brutal operation the Myanmar army launched in August 2017 against the Rohingya population in the north of Rakhine state led to the exodus of more than 720,000 refugees to neighboring Bangladesh and brought Myanmar an accusation of genocide before the Court International Justice in The Hague.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 22, 2023 10:34 UTC
Liberia: President Weah Issues Executive Order 123 Setting Up Transitional Team
President George Weah has issued Executive Order 123, setting up a Joint Presidential Transitional Team (JPTT) to ensure a smooth transfer of power from the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change government, which he heads, to the newly elected administration. The President, who and President-Elect co-chair, the Joint Presidential Transition Team, has already appointed members of his government to the team. Other members of the Secretariat are the Economic Advisor to the President and the Legal Advisor to the President. The Director-General of the Cabinet shall second other support staff from within the Executive Branch of Government as may be required to expedite the timely work of the JPTT, the Executive Order also states. The Incumbent President and the President-Elect shall be Co-Chairpersons to the JPTT.
Source:Daily Observer
November 22, 2023 01:14 UTC
A Call To Action To Accelerate Carbon Readiness In The Runup To COP 28
This COP is expected to focus on: Loss and Damage, Climate Finance, and Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP). In Liberia, climate change is disrupting agriculture, coastal erosion, and perennial flooding, critically impacting the agriculture, energy, and fisheries sectors.”Speaking at the COP26 in Glasgow, H.E. President Weah highlighted that there is a need to bring equity and fairness to how the objectives of the Paris Accord on Climate Change can be achieved. It is therefore important that those who care about Liberia’s forest and the development of the country get Liberia ready for the carbon market. In the run-up to COP 28, this is a call to faster action that requires a stronger commitment to equity and justice for forest communities and future generations of Liberia.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 21, 2023 21:02 UTC
President George Weah Acknowledges Deep Division in Liberia, Calls for Unity Amid Election Results
Monrovia — Liberian President George Weah has revealed “deep division” within the country, admonishing citizens to be vigilant to the dangers of division and work together to find common ground. By Selma Lomax, [email protected]“The closeness of the results reveals a deep division within our country. Now, more than ever, unity is paramount for the love of Mama Liberia,” President Weah said. Boakai won with 50.64 percent of the vote, against 49.36 percent of the vote for Weah, Davidetta Browne Lansanah, chairperson of the commission, told reporters. Mr. Boakai won with only a 20,567-vote margin.
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November 21, 2023 19:44 UTC
Deputy Speaker Fonati Koffa Declares Intention to Contest as House’s Speaker
Addressing reporters fresh from his arrival to Monrovia from Grand Kru on Monday, Deputy Speaker Koffa confirmed that he is contesting and is expected to formally declare his intention in the next few days. Rep. Koffa, an influential lawyer, was easily elected as Deputy Speaker in 2020 following the election of his predecessor Prince Moye as Senator of Bong County. Asked whether he was concerned about a potential rift among his partisan lawmakers if Rep. Fallah contests, Deputy Speaker Koffa said he was confident that the CDC will produce one candidate. But Rep. Koffa brushed aside that notion. The Deputy Speaker vowed to be robust in “holding the executive’s feet to the fire” and promote transparency under his gavel as Speaker.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 21, 2023 19:34 UTC
Unity Party Bemoans Tragic Loss Of lives Of Its Partisans, Supporters In A Targeted Act Of Domestic Terrorism
The Unity Party is deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic act of domestic terrorism that occurred at about 11pm, Monday evening resulting in the loss of several valued supporters at its headquarters on Broad Street. An unidentified driver with a plate-less jeep, switched off the lights on the vehicle, and willfully strucked a gathering of Unity Party supporters who were celebrating the final results of the November 14, 2023 Presidential runoff election causing significant harm to at least 20 supporters of the Unity Party. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends affected by this devastating, wicked and barbaric act of domestic terrorism, leading to loss of precious lives. We urge the authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable. A press release signed by the Lansana P. Fofana, Assistant Secretary/ Press, Publicity & Media See less noted/Visited 82 times, 23 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 21, 2023 17:26 UTC