Liberia: INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE T.Q. HARRIS JR. INTRODUCES RUNNING MATE

18th Street, Sinkor
Monrovia, Liberia
Phone: 088 072-4514 / 076 54 0359
tqharrisforpresident@yahoo.com / www.tqharrisforpresident.com

Hon. Harris

Hon. Paasewe

PRESS STATEMENT


WE WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN BY THANKING THE MEDIA FOR COMING TODAY TO COVER THIS HISTORIC EVENT. THE TIME FOR TALKING IS OVER. IT’S NOW TIME FOR ACTION; IT’S TIME TO MOVE THIS COUNTRY FORWARD; IT’S TIME FOR A NEW ORIENTATION, AND IT’S TIME FOR A NEW OUTLOOK!

Ivory Coast: France asks U.N. council to sanction Ivory Coast's Gbagbo

By Louis Charbonneau and Patrick Worsnip

Source: Yahoo News

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – France and Nigeria circulated a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council on Friday that would impose sanctions on Ivory Coast's incumbent leaders and ban heavy weapons from the Abidjan area.

Libya air force 'unable to fight'

Source: BBC

Col Muammar Gaddafi's air force "no longer exists as a fighting force", the commander of British aircraft operating over Libya has said.

Air Vice Marshal Greg Bagwell said the allies could now operate "with near impunity" over the skies of Libya.

He said they were now applying unrelenting pressure on the Libyan armed forces.

He was speaking during a visit to RAF aircrew based at Gioia del Colle in southern Italy.

Burkina Faso: No to Compaoré's Repression

Source: allafrica.com

Press release

Taking note of the people's uprisings across North Africa, the Nouveau Parti Anticapitaliste of Burkina Faso denounces the repression of President Blaise Compaoré's regime.
At a time when the people of Tunisia and Egypt have driven the dictators Ben Ali and Mubarak out of their countries, the people of sub-Saharan Africa should not be forgotten and must be supported. The people of Burkina Faso, 'the country of honest men' (the name given to them by the revolutionary Thomas Sankara), have been fighting for weeks against the regime which, since 1987, has prevented Burkina Faso from living in freedom and dignity. This regime is that of Blaise Compaoré, who recently won the November 2010 presidential elections with more than 80.15 per cent of the vote.

COL. GHADAFI MUST BE ARRESTED, TRIED!



Mr. TQ HARRIS



Libya: French Plane Fires on Libya, Countries to Send Warplanes

Source: rfi

A French warplane fired on a Libyan military vehicle on Saturday afternoon, according to the French military. The Defence Ministry said about twenty planes are involved in operations over the country to enforce a UN-sanction no-fly zone over the country to keep leader Moamer Kadhafi's troops from attacking rebels.

Liberia: SCANDAL IN THE ARMY

WHO'S EATING THE SOLDIERS' FOOD?Obtained documents reveal Huge Losses Reflected In Contract Deal Between the Ministry of National Defense And Lebanese Rice Supplier (SWAT), Cutting Food Supply Intended For New Army’s SoldiersNat Bayjay, nbayjay@frontpageafrica.com

Source: FrontPage  Africa

Monrovia -

Liberia: SON OF FORMER NIMBA COUNTY SENATOR EYES PRESIDENCY

By: Gonda Duo
Washington, DC
Is he a chip off the old block? That’s what people are asking nowadays wherever politics is discussed and the name “TQ HARRIS” comes up. This name has become a household word.

But who is THOMAS QUELLEN HARRIS, JR.? And what sets him apart from the other politicians? In seeking answers to these questions, I decided to research this rising star who happens to be the son of a famous Nimba citizen – the late Hon. THOMAS Q. HARRIS, SR.

The elder HARRIS’ political career began as a paramount chief. As the leader of his people, he worked diligently to effect meaningful changes which brought development not only to Tappita District but the entire county and the nation as a whole.

Benjamin Yeaten Active In Ivory Coast



Benjamin Yeaten

 Source: New Democrat

A senator has told close door Senate hearing on the Ivorian conflict that one of former President Charles Taylor’s feared enforcers, Benjamin Yeaten, is active in the current war in Ivory Coast, according to senate and security sources.

The disclosure was made when senate met with several security chiefs Tuesday.

The Minister of Justice, Tah the foreign Minister, Christiana Tah, Immigration Chief Chris Massaquoi, along with senior police and defence officials, briefed the senate on the unfolding crisis in Ivory Coast with consequences for Liberia.

Liberia: Government Approves Reconstituted Liberia-Ghana Consultative Committee On Buduburam Issues

Source: allAfrica.com

A recommendation for the reconstitution of a consultative committee between Liberia and Ghana has been approved by Government, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has announced.

The group was initially set up nearly two years ago following disturbances at the Buduburam Resettlement Center in Ghana. The team will meet to discuss issues relating to the well-being of Liberian refugees in Ghana, who number a little over 11,000. The Joint Liberia-Ghana Committee is expected to meet in Accra later this month to reach an understanding on the Liberian refugee issue.

Liberia: Charles Taylor Trial Closes



The trial of Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor closed on Friday, with prosecutors urging a guilty verdict for "horrific crimes". Taylor is accused of arming Sierra Leone's Revolutionary United Front (RUF), who allegedly paid him in illegally mined diamonds.

We Support T. Q. Harris for the Liberian Presidency

Fellow Liberians and Friends of Liberia:

Liberia is mired in a plethora of problems resulting from 14 years of self-demolition, devastation, and the senseless destruction of lives. Corruption is endemic, thus inhibiting progress in every segment of the society. Also, the alarming illiteracy rate, unimaginable poverty, sky rocketing inflation and unsustainable unemployment, coupled with deteriorating economic conditions and poor social services have made it impossible to determine who is ethical and who not.

Charles Taylor Defense: Why Is Gadhafi Not on Trial?

Charles Taylor

Gadhafi

Defense Suggests Gadhafi Most Responsible for War Crimes in Sierra Leone

Source: abc News

BY LEE FERRAN AND ANNA SCHECTER
The defense for Liberian warlord Charles Taylor said today the war crimes trial was politically motivated "neocolonialism" and asked why Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi does not face a similar court.

Liberia: Documentary Evidence Proves Taylor is Innocent, Defense Claims in Closing Arguments

Mr. Charles Taylor

Source: allAfrica.com

After nearly three-and-a-half years, Trial Chamber II at the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) has heard evidence from the Prosecution and Defense about whether Taylor bears the greatest responsibility for the crimes committed during Sierra Leone's eleven year conflict. After much anticipation, the Defense finally presented its closing arguments today, marking the beginning of the end of the trial of Charles Taylor.

Liberia: Taylor Diamond Trial Enters Final Stage

Mr. Charles Taylor

Source: allAfrica.com

Lawyers for former Liberian President Charles Taylor are presenting their closing arguments at his war crimes trial in the Hague on Wednesday and Thursday. Taylor is accused of arming Sierra Leone rebels in exchange for blood diamonds.

The closing arguments will be followed by a last chance on Friday for the defence and prosecution to make final statements.

Ivory Coast rebels seize control of 30-mile strip

By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI, and  Rukmini Callimachi, Associated Press

Source: Yahoo.News

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The government of the democratically elected president of Ivory Coast confirmed Monday that rebels allied with their leader had seized control of a nearly 30-mile corridor along the country's border with Liberia following an intense weekend battle.

.Success on both sides sow fear of Libya civil war

AP – Libyan rebels
who are part of the forces
against Libyan leader
Moammar Gadhafi
celebrate their victory …

By MAGGIE MICHAEL and PAUL SCHEMM, Associated Press Maggie Michael And Paul Schemm, Associated Press
Source: Yahoo News


TRIPOLI, Libya – Moammar Gadhafi loyalists broke through rebel lines at an opposition-held city that is closest to the Libyan capital on Saturday, while anti-government forces celebrated the capture of a key oil port from the regime on the eastern coast.

The contrasting fortunes of the two warring sides suggest that the conflict in Libya is veering toward a lengthy civil war, with the government fighting fiercely to maintain its hold in Tripoli and surrounding areas and the rebels pushing their front westward from their eastern stronghold.

LIBERIAN GOVT CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN LIBYA

LIBERIAN GOVT CONDEMNS VIOLENCE IN LIBYA

LETTER FROM: TQ HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

Fire for Fire - Verdier, UP Verbal Belligerence Getting Messy



TRC Chairman James Verdier’s



Qaddafi



President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf








Mr. Charles Taylor



Liberia: "DEMOCRACY LIVE!"



Mr. TQ HARRIS Jr.

 TQ HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
18th Street, Sinkor
Monrovia Liberia
Tel: 231 88 072 4514 / 231 55 50718
Email: tqharrisforpresident@yahoo.com

February 23, 2011

PRESS STATEMENT

SUBJECT: DEMOCRACY LIVE – A NEW LEADERSHIP PARADIGM

In keeping with his message of CHANGE, TQ Harris, Jr. has decided to contest the 2011 Presidential Election as an Independent Candidate rather than contribute to the corrupt practice of paying party leaders in order to become standard bearer of a political party. And he has also refused to add yet another political party to the more than 20 currently in existence.

Obama says Gadhafi's time is up as Libya's leader

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and BRADLEY KLAPPER, Associated Press

Source: Yahoo News

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama dropped the careful condemnation, threats of consequences and the reminders to Moammar Gadhafi's regime about its responsibility to avoid violence. In their place he delivered a more forceful message to the Libyan leader: Leave.

UN Council slaps sanctions on Libya's Gadhafi

Moammar Gadhafi's

By ANITA SNOW, Associated Press/Yahoo News

UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. Security Council moved Saturday to halt Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's deadly crackdown on protesters, slapping sanctions on him, his five children and 10 top associates.

Voting unanimously after daylong discussions interrupted with breaks to consult with capitals back home, the council imposed an asset freeze on Gadhafi, his four sons and one daughter and a travel ban on the whole family along with 10 other close associates. The council also backed an arms embargo.

Operation We Care for Liberia is concerned about humanitarian consignments shipped from Libya to Liberia

Bernard Gbayee Goah-
President Operation We Care for Liberia

Operation We Care for Liberia is deeply concerned about humanitarian consignments shipped from Libya to Liberia on January 14, 2011 under the banner “food and Agriculture supplies for Ivorian refugees in Liberia”.

Our concern stems from the fact that a few weeks after the arrival of the consignments in Liberia, Ivoirians refugees were crying for the lack of food supplies. This leaves us with the questions of whether the Libyan consignments were actually only food and Agriculture supplies.

We ask the Liberian government, the United Nations, and Interpol to investigate all consignments from Libya to Liberia. Keeping funds or other valuable items belonging to Gadhafi will be considered illegal because his government is no longer considered legitimate on earth.

Operation We Care for Liberia condemns the use of force on peaceful protestors in Libya

Mr. Bernard Gbayee Goah -
President, Operation We Care for Liberia

Operation We Care for Liberia condemns the use of force on peaceful protestors by the Libyan military under the leadership of a notoriously unpredictable man, Moammar Gadhafi.

We disagree with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s lack of commentary on the current human rights violations in Libya. We are mostly concerned about the lives of innocent Liberians living in Libya at this time. We ask the government of Liberia to evacuate its citizens from Libya to Liberia.

Information reaching us has revealed that there are mercenaries from other African countries fighting alone side Gadhafi’s forces. We call on all Liberians to abstain from traveling to Libya due to the security situation in that country. We ask that the Liberian government discourage its citizens from fighting alongside Libya’s military forces. Doing so would jeopardize the little peace Liberia is experiencing. Aiding Gadhafi in any way would not be in the best interest of Liberia and West Africa.

In order to bring about credibility to the Africa Union, AU member countries, including Liberia must demand Gadhafi’s resignation! Gadhafi’s sanctioned attacks on peaceful protestors have also compromised Libya’s membership status in the AU. These actions are unacceptable, undemocratic, inexcusable, and not in the interest of peace in Africa. We believe that any delay in Gadhafi stepping down will result in an increase of violence and death.

We have learned that 700 or more protestors were killed by Moammar Gadhafi’s military forces in Libya. The voice of the people of Libya must be respected and we believe it is the responsibility of the government of Libya to yield to its citizen’s demands. We ask the United States, the United Kingdom, and France to hold responsible, the current Libyan regime for vehemently refusing to respect the rights of innocent civilians.

Lastly, Given Liberia’s relationship with Libya, President Ellen Sirleaf of Liberia must publically condemn the current violence in Libya. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf must publically state that the government of Libya is responsible for the death of its own citizens, and Liberia will not support the current regime and its actions. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s government must act swiftly and safely evacuate all Liberians from Libya.

Bernard Gbayee Goah
President, Operation We Care for Liberia

These are results of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s role played in the destruction of Liberia

Video included:


The need for post-war justice is a step toward lasting peace, stability and prosperity for Liberia, West Africa. Liberia needs a war crimes tribunal or some credible legal forum that is capable of dealing with atrocities perpetrated against defenseless men, women and children during the country's brutal war. Without justice, peace shall remain elusive and investment in Liberia will not produce the intended results.

Liberia: Foreign Min. Summons Over Buduburam Crisis in Ghana

Source:  The New Dawn 

Acting Foreign Minister,
Toga Gayewea-McIntosh


Amidst conflicting reports over the death of some Liberians and the arrest of dozens of others in Ghana, Members of the House of Representatives have summoned Acting Foreign Minister, Toga Gayewea-McIntosh to provide details on the situation Thursday.

The move to summon the acting minister comes amidst conflicting reports, especially one provided by Liberian Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Rudolf Von Ballmoos and the Ministry of Information in Monrovia concerning the situation.

Operation We Care for Liberia: Statement on Liberian Refugee situation in Ghana

Mr. Bernard Gbayee Goah
President,
Operation We Care for Liberia

Statement on Liberian Refugee situation in Ghana
According to http://www.modernghana.com, 5 (five) Liberian refugees have reportedly been shot dead by Ghanaian police at the Buduburam Refugee Settlement outside Accra during a riot over leadership.




Source:
http://thenewdispensation.wordpress.com/

  According to the report, the incident occurred Sunday February 6th when a group of Liberian refugees attempted to install a new leadership, despite calls from the refugee board to halt the process. Deputy Information Minister for Information Services, Jerelimink Piah, has confirmed the incident.

Operation We Care for Liberia is deeply concerned about the manner in which Liberian Refugees are treated in Ghana and the potential consequences it may cause, not only for Liberians living in that country but for the West African sub region. Much has been witnessed as well as written about with regard to the disproportionate use of force by police and army forces and the violation of Liberian refugee’s integrity and rights in their host country Ghana.

Côte d'Ivoire: International banks close Côte d'Ivoire branches

Source: RFI

Philippe-Henry Dacoury-Tabley,
head of the BCEAO

AFP

Two international banks closed their headquarters in Côte d'Ivoire Monday after the West African central bank warned them of sanctions if they deal with anyone associated with Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo. The Ivorian affiliate of French bank BNP Paribas and the US Citibank both closed their Abidjan headquarters.

5 LIBERIANS LEFT DEAD AT THE HANDS OF GHANAIAN POLICE!!!

By Joe Noutuoa Wandah

Source: ModernGhana.com

At least 5 Liberians have reportedly been shut dead by Ghanaian police at the Buduburan Refugee Camp outside Accra during a riot over leadership.

'Egypt is Free' chants Tahrir after Mubarak quits

By MAGGIE MICHAEL and LEE KEATH, Associated Press

Source: YahooNews

President Hosni

CAIRO – Cries of "Egypt is free" rang out and fireworks lit up the sky over Cairo's Tahrir Square where hundreds of thousands danced, wept and prayed in joyful pandemonium Friday after 18 days of mass pro-democracy protests forced President Hosni Mubarak to hand over power to the military, ending three decades of authoritarian rule.

Liberia: Foreign Minister Says Ivorian Crisis Threatens Regional Security

By Reed Kramer


Source: allAfrica.com


Washington, DC — With the African Union (AU) intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing political stalemate in Cote d'Ivoire, concern is growing about the widening impact of the crisis. In the wake of presidential elections, clashes have spread within Cote d'Ivoire and refugees are pouring into neighboring Liberia.

Charles Taylor And His Defense Team Not in Court For Closing Argument

By Alpha Sesay 

Charles Taylor

Source: The Trial of Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor And His Defense Team Not in Court For Closing Argumentby Alpha Sesay For a second day, Charles Taylor’s defense team refused to appear in court to take part in the closing arguments of the former Liberian president’s trial in The Hague.

Taylor reportedly 'upset' after war crimes charges read in court

Source:  RFI


Former Liberian President

Charles Taylor

awaits the start

of the prosecution's
closing arguments

Reuters/Jerry Lampen

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor did not return to court for his war crimes trial following a coffee break on Tuesday. Taylor's lawyer stormed off earlier in the day after arguing with judges. The prosecutor began closing arguments at the UN-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone on Tuesday morning before the break.

"He said he was upset and needed some rest," said court official Claire Carlton-Hanciles, who responded to the judge after it was noted Taylor was not present in the courtroom.

Charles Taylor's boycotts end of war crimes trial

Charles Taylor lawyer storms out of war crimes trial

Tipoteh To Address UN Development Group

Final Argument In Taylor's Trial Tomorrow

Source: The Inquirer Liberia

Former President Charles Taylor

Final arguments in the trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor will take place on 8, 9 and 11 February in The Hague, beginning at 9:00 a.m. local time, a statement from the court said. Former President Charles Taylor is charged with an 11-count indictment which alleges that he was responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by rebels in Sierra Leone during the country's decade-long civil conflict. He has pleaded not guilty to all counts. The closing arguments will be streamed over the internet beginning at 9:30 a.m. Hague time (8:30 a.m. GMT), with the link accessible from the Court's website, http://www.sc-sl.org/.

The proceedings will also be streamed via satellite to the Special Court complex in Freetown beginning at 8:30 a.m. The public and press are invited to attend, the statement added.

During the trial, the Prosecution called 94 witnesses, while 21 persons testified for the Defence, including Mr. Taylor himself. After the completion of the closing arguments, the Judges will retire to consider the Trial Judgment. The Judgment is expected in mid-2011.

We Will Not Vote For Ellen, If...Says Indigenous Movement

Source: The Inquirer Liberia

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

A group calling itself the Indigenous Movement of Liberia has threatened not to vote for President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf if she does not withdraw from the ongoing land Case involving Mr. Joseph Cornomia and Elouise Duncan. The Indigenous Movement said in the interest of peace, unity and transparent justice, they are calling on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to order the withdrawal of the case from court to allow both parties have equal access to justice without Presidential interference. The group in a press statement said that it has observed with keen interest the long land dispute between Mr. Cornomia, a native and Elouise Duncan, a 'Congo woman' in whose interest President Sirleaf has taken side.

Former TRC Chair called on Liberians not to vote in office those with ‘Blood Stain on their hands’

Source: GNN

Counselor Jerome Verdier,
former Chairman of Liberia’s
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

Boss Calls Counselor Jerome Verdier, former Chairman of Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is calling on Liberians not to vote to power those he described with ‘blood stain on their hands’ who brought suffering to the Liberian

Liberia: MPC Demands Fromayan/Others Resignation

Source: allAfrica.com

By H. McCarey Marshall
The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) is calling for the immediate resignation of National Elections Commission Chairman, James Fromayan and the board of commissioners for allegedly violating the electoral laws of Liberia.

Africa: Gbagbo's Supporters Reject Compaore's Inclusion in AU Panel

Source: allAfrica.com

President Blaise Compaore
of Burkina Faso

Abidjan — Supporters of President Laurent Gbagbo have rejected the inclusion of President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso in the African Union (AU) panel of heads of state mediating a peaceful resolution of the Ivorian political crisis.

The West Africa correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quotes the supporters as saying in Abidjan on Wednesday that the panel would work better without the Burkinabe leader.

Burkina Faso: When President Campaore the Mediator Himself is Tainted...

Source: allAfrica.com

President Campaore
of Burkina Faso 

OpinionOne irony of African politics is that mediators to conflicts on the continent appear to have more skeletons in their cupboards than those whose actions bring about those conflicts in the first place. One of the prominent figures mediating in the political conflict in the Cote d'Ivoire crisis is Blaise Campaore, President of Burkina Faso.

LIBEREIA: Senator Prince Johnson fires running mate

Prince Y. Johnson

Source: GNN Liberia

Nimba County Senior, and Standard Bearer of the National Union for Democratic Progress (NUDP) , Prince Y. Johnson has fired his running mate for the 2011 general and presidential elections for not visiting him during his illness.

Liberia: Senate Wants Voter Registration Extension

Dr. Tipoteh on President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s back

Brumskine, Others in Trouble

Liberia: Premature Campaigners Risk Denial - NEC Warns Aspirants

Nigeria: Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Warns Jonathan Against Military Action in Cote d' Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire: Why We Suspended Option of Force - AU

Monica Mark/IRIN
United Nations peacekeepers guard t
he hotel which is the base of operations
for Alassane Ouattara,
regarded by the
African Union and the UN
as the legitimate
president of Cote d'Ivoire.

Source: allAfrica.com

The African Union (AU) on Sunday explained that it suspended use of legitimate force to oust former President of Cote d'Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo, to give more room for peaceful negotiation and to avoid blood-letting.

Côte d'Ivoire: The Importance of South Africa's Position on the Ivorian Political Crisis

By Dimpho Motsamai

Source: allAfrica.com

At a press briefing in Pretoria on 21 January, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma broke his silence on the current situation in Côte d’Ivoire. At the briefing that concluded a two-day state visit by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, president Zuma indicated that ‘there were some discrepancies in the manner in which the [Ivorian] election had come to the final pronouncement of the vote.’

Côte d'Ivoire: AU Leaders Soften Stance On Gbagbo



Gbagbo left,
Ouattara right


Source: allAfrica.com

Nairobi — The African Union has retreated from its earlier position on a possible military intervention in Cote d'Ivoire if the incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo does not hand over to Alassane Ouattara, the internationally recognized winner of the elections last November.


The AU had initially asked Mr Gbagbo to step down or face the threat of legitimate removal including through a military option.

Liberia: "No Food, Safe Drinking Water, Others for Us" - Ivorian Refugees Alarm

Liberia: With Anticipation, Sierra Leoneans Look Forward to Final Judgment in the Charles Taylor Trial

By Alpha Sesay

Liberia: THE OPPOSITION STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS



T. Q. HARRIS, JR.

DELIVERED BY T. Q. HARRIS, JR.
My Fellow Compatriots

Liberians around the world and our development partners on 24th January 2011 tuned in to listen to the State of the Nation Address. Unfortunately, for the second time in a row, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf chose to use the occasion to advance her reelection campaign. It was wrong!

The same was done in 2010 when she declared her candidacy while delivering the State of the Nation Address. Claiming to be a formidable candidate, Madame Johnson Sirleaf ignored the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) recommendation that she not hold public office for 30 years. This, again, was wrong!

Liberia: UNHCR Builds Camp in Nimba for 30,000



IRIN
Displaced people in
western

Cote d'Ivoire wait for

news of peace.

 Source: allAfrica.com

The international community had thought that the November 2010 presidential runoff would solve the Ivorian leadership crisis. Instead, the runoff drove the crises deeper into a quagmire with dangerous consequences for the ECOWAS subregion.


The international community made the first mistake by overlooking the tribal connection of the leadership crisis; and after the election was held and became knotty, it made the second mistake by hastily recognizing a winner, even while the elections commission and the so-called Constitutional Council were hesitating to declare the winner.


Now there is a dilemma: go back to the basics and lose face, or plunge the country into a war of redemption and risk human catastrophe. Ahead of that dilemma, meanwhile, Liberia has begun to bear the brunt refugee overflow and the Sirleaf Administration is beside itself. The Analyst has been forming a mosaic of latest reports on international wires on Liberia's border influx and the Cote d'Ivoire crises.

Ivory Coast Showdown: A Discussion on the Political Crisis in West Africa

Source: Democracy Now
Ivory Coast’s political crisis remains in a deadlock following a day of talks with visiting African heads of state. On Monday, a delegation of leaders from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde and Kenya met with both Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo and longtime opposition leader Alassane Ouattara. Gbagbo and Ouattara have each claimed victory in November’s disputed election. Ouattara has received the backing of the international community. We speak with Horace Campbell of Syracuse University and Gnaka Lagoke, an Ivory Coast political analyst.