Liberia: ‘Vote for Morality, Not Money’
In a recent speech delivered at the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary International Theological Education Conference, Dr. Getteh emphasized the importance of selecting leaders who embody trustworthiness and integrity, rather than being swayed by tribal affiliations. Dr. Getteh fervently urged Christians to transcend party loyalties and make informed choices based on the character and values of the candidates. As the people prepare to exercise their political rights on November 14, Dr. Getteh stressed the significance of voting righteously. Recognizing the gravity of the issues at stake, particularly in relation to public policy, Dr. Getteh warned that failing to exercise their freedom to vote would ultimately lead to the loss of that very freedom. As the November 14 election approaches, it is crucial for the Christian electorate to prayerfully consider the impact of their vote and use this opportunity to shape a future that upholds morality and righteousness in their beloved nation.
Source:Daily Observer
November 07, 2023 23:23 UTC
Salvation Army Monrovia Divisional Commander Encourages Parents to Invest in their Children’s Education
The Salvation Army Monrovia Divisional Commander speaking at the 25th graduation exercises of the William Booth Junior and Senior High school in Johnsonville, admonished parents to focus on the development of their minds, noting that when the minds of the younger generation are developed, the country will develop. “Let us take caution of the challenges we face as young people mostly when it comes to drugs. Our Country or rather society shall never develop if we are addicted to drugs,” the Salvation Army Monrovia Divisional Commander encourages the graduates of the William Booth High School. The Salvation Army Monrovia Divisional Commander concluded his message by these words to the over 200 graduates of the William Booth Junior and Senior High School located on the pipeline Road in Paynesville “As you go out as a TSA William Booth Alumni…. The Salvation Army Director of Education disclosed that each of the graduates has great qualities of being a wonderful personality in the future, but depend only on their continuous strive for excellence in the area of academic.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 07, 2023 21:27 UTC
Weah Describes His Endorsement By The Muslims Community As “A Vote of Confidence”
The Union of Liberian Muslims, a conglomerate of Mandingoes and Fulas, last Sunday, November 5, 2023, endorsed President Weah at a colorful program held at the Headquarters of the National Development Party (NDP) in Jacob Town. According to the Liberian Muslims, the decision is based on the enormous development initiatives President Weah undertook in his six-year term which they said all Liberians, including them, prefer to be continued to make Liberia an oasis of modernity. Addressing thousands of endorsers comprising of varying age groups of Muslims, President Weah described the endorsement as an expression of vote of confidence in his leadership to continue the excellent work he started. He said his relationship with the Muslims Community comes a long way, attributing it to the reason he continues to enjoy unprecedented Muslims support during past elections he participated him, such as in 2005, 2011 and 2017. The endorsement program was witnessed by an array of opinion leaders of the Liberian Muslims community as well as executives of the ruling CDC and the Campaign Committee.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 07, 2023 15:37 UTC
Liberia: Health Minister Accused of ‘Coercing’ Health Workers to Vote Weah
The head of the Health Workers Union Bong County Chapter, Martha Morris, has accused Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, the Minister of Health, of exerting influence over health workers to vote for President George Weah in the upcoming runoff election on November 14th. She alleges that banners with Minister Jallah’s pictures printed on them have been displayed, leading health workers to feel pressured to support Weah. She also claims that health workers have been marginalized and underpaid under the current administration compared to the previous administration led by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Minister Jallah denies the accusations and asserts that her campaign activities are separate from her role as Minister of Health. Morris’ concerns regarding the potential influence exerted on health workers in their voting decisions highlight yet another dimension of potential campaign finance violations.
Source:Daily Observer
November 07, 2023 14:14 UTC
President Weah reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to United Nations Core Values
Dr. George Manneh Weah has underscored the global importance of the United Nations (UN), exalting Liberia’s role in the formation of the organization 78 years ago. President Weah said the UN has continued to be the only platform that can uphold global peace and security. President Weah, therefore, used the occasion to reaffirm Liberia’s commitment to the aims, aspirations, and objectives of the UN today as it has been over the years. “Liberia therefore reaffirms its belief in the United Nations as the global platform on which the world will continue to experience peace, security and harmony,” President Weah pledged. He thanked the United Nations and other partners as well as friends for supporting the journey to sustainable democracy.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 07, 2023 09:30 UTC
More than 10,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-controlled health ministry says, as condemnation of Israel’s campaign grows
By CNN Staff |CNN — More than 10,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its military offensive nearly a month ago, the Hamas-controlled health ministry in the Palestinian enclave said Monday. Israel retaliated by launching an air and ground offensive on Gaza, vowing to eliminate the militant group. CNN cannot independently verify the numbers released by the ministry in Gaza, which is sealed off by Israel and mostly sealed by Egypt. Thousands more Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in the last month than those who died in conflicts with Israel spanning over the last 15 years. The rising death toll as Israel’s bombardment campaign on the densely populated strip draws international condemnation.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 06, 2023 21:31 UTC
Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023 – Finalists Announced
Sustainability Champion of the Year AwardRack Centre – Rack Centre LGS2 Datat Centre is designed to meet the growing demand for data centre services in West Africa. The LGS2 data centre has a net IT load of 13.5MW and 3,240 square metres of lettable space and is equipped with the latest in data centre technology. It is also working on various green data centre initiatives, including the use of renewable energy, water conservation and waste management. Orange Middle East & Africa – Orange MEA defined its commitments to limit its environmental impacts and accelerate its energy transition. For more information about Africa Tech Festival, please see website here: Africa Tech Festival 2023 – The Home of AfricaCom & AfricaTechView all ticket options for Africa Tech Festival, including start-up passes, hereTo register for media accreditation please use this link: Press Pass or see the Africa Tech Festival website and follow the links to our press zone.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 06, 2023 18:45 UTC
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters march across DC
Protesters gathered at Freedom Plaza on Saturday afternoon and rallied around speakers who cried out against what they called a genocide in Gaza. Among the speakers was the rapper Macklemore, who told thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters he was “not afraid” to speak out against the war. “I know enough that this is a genocide.”Protesters banged drums, blew trumpets, flew Palestine’s flag and stormed across D.C. to speak out against the war. The Saturday rally saw thousands of Palestinian supporters calling out Biden by name, accusing him of genocide just outside the White House and waving profanity-laced signs attacking his support for Israel. (Brad Dress)Ann Mustafa, of Montgomery County, Md., called for an immediate cease-fire and a greater flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 05, 2023 22:42 UTC
New Terrorist Groups Emerging In Africa, AU, ECOWAS Killing Continent – Primate Ayodele
Primate Ayodele warned that the coalition of terrorists will terrorise ECOWAS countries. ‘’AU and ECOWAS are not doing the best, their policies are killing the African continent. ‘’I also want to advise African countries to eliminate visa requirements among themselves to improve the economy of the continent. African leaders must be careful not to see the death of a one-time chairman of the commission. I see a new terrorist group that will shake ECOWAS countries coming up,’’ he said.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 05, 2023 21:31 UTC
NCSCL Boss Reports On Drawbacks of Women’s Political Participation In 2023
Sadly, the results from all the three elections revealed the level of women’s political participation remains dismally low, usually declining. “It therefore follows that addressing gender imbalances and inequality to promote women’s political participation require deliberate actions to assess, analyze, and take actions in order that the structural and institutional barriers to women’s political participation are removed. “Civil Society Organizations especially women led CSOs engaged in training women’s campaigners and we look forward to read their accounts of women’s political participation in this respect. However, the limited capacity of women candidates to resource their campaign operations always sprung out during our engagements at various fora and with several candidates. Samuel Enders makes the case that VAWIE was an issue.”Amid the odds, Madam Pope-Kai also reported some positives which could mean great prospects for women’s political participation.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 04, 2023 21:10 UTC
Liberia: Empowering To Transform -YWCA Jewels Training Center Graduates 204 Women
Liberia’s Vice President remarked that there are not many opportunities that move her spirit and heart like opportunities such as this. When women are empowered, the world is transformed,” Vice President Howard Taylor pointed out. I want all young women like myself to make the most of this golden opportunity to do something for themselves,” Miss Dahn intimated. A member of the YWCA Board, Cecelia Talawally stated: I am inspired by your message today that has put us in gear to continue teaching and mentoring more young women and children. Jewel Howard Taylor, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 04, 2023 13:58 UTC
ULAA Files Lawsuit Against Former Board Chair, Dea. Alfred Sieh and President of Central New Jersey Chapter President Over Disruption of General Assembly
President J. Shiwoh Kamara, along with the National Leadership of ULAA, initiated legal action following the disturbance that prevented Liberians in the Americas from voting during the General Assembly. Despite President Kamara’s efforts to restore peace and establish a new election date through legal and constitutional means, the disruption led by Sieh and others stopped these attempts. The lawsuit seeks preliminary injunctions to prevent further actions in ULAA’s name, as well as remedies for the harm caused. President Kamara and ULAA’s legal team, led by Attorney Charles Kwalonue Sunwabe Jr., are pursuing legal avenues to ensure the integrity of ULAA’s democratic processes and uphold the organization’s constitution. Visited 32 times, 20 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 04, 2023 09:50 UTC
Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah leader threatens escalation with Israel as its war with Hamas rages on
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that his powerful militia is already engaged in unprecedented fighting along the Lebanon-Israel border and threatened a further escalation as Israel’s war with Hamas nears the one-month mark. In televised remarks — his first since the Palestinian militants’ deadly Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel — Nasrallah stopped short of announcing that Hezbollah would fully enter the war, a move that would have devastating consequences for both Lebanon and Israel. The United States, Israel’s strongest backer, has warned Hezbollah and its patron Iran against entering the fray and has sent warships to the Mediterranean, a move Nasrallah said “will not scare us.”Hezbollah is prepared for all options, he declared, “and we can resort to them at any time.” The fighting would “not be limited” to the scale seen so far, he added. In recent weeks, Hezbollah has fired rockets across the border daily, mainly hitting military targets in northern Israel, but it has a substantial arsenal capable of hitting anywhere in Israel and thousands of battle-hardened fighters. Read more of this storyVisited 14 times, 14 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 03, 2023 22:20 UTC
Thieves are using ‘new method to steal cars without needing your keys’, experts warn
The increase in more modern cars on the roads over recent years means criminals are now able to target those using keyless technology. The most common method is known as a ‘relay attack’ and involves two criminals working together using an electronic signal relay to intercept a key fob signal, usually when the key fob is within the victim’s home. Thieves can also drive off ‘in seconds’ using a method gaining popularity where they hack of a car’s CAN bus or circuit board to disable locking and alarm systems. Tips to help protect cars include introducing physical barriers like a locked garage or concrete posts on the driveway to help deter criminals. Keys can also be placed in pouches which can easily be bought online and block attempts to clone signals.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 03, 2023 20:58 UTC
Liberia: ALCOP Minus Vice Standard Bearer Endorses Joseph Boakai While CPP without Cummings Poised to Endorse George Weah
However, ALCOP’s vice standard bearer has declared his support for Weah. ALCOP Vice Standard Bearer Endorses CDCOn the other hand, the Vice Standard Bearer of ALCOP, Mr. Matthew V.Z. Darblo, expressed his support for President George Weah in the runoff election during a press conference held in Monrovia. He emphasized that the decision to support President Weah’s re-election was not made unilaterally but was reached after extensive consultations with other executive members of ALCOP. The collective consensus within ALCOP has firmly endorsed President Weah’s re-election, without any political influence or inducement.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 03, 2023 20:35 UTC