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| Bernard-Henri Lévy speaks at a rally in support of Iranian woman Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani AFP/Boris Horvat |
Friday, June 3, 2011
Libyan rebels will recognise Israel, Bernard-Henri Lévy tells Netanyahu
By RFI
Libya’s rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) is ready to recognise Israel, according to French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy, who says he has passed the message on to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Is Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf a War Crime suspect????
Source: TheLiberiandialogue
An open letter to Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
Thursday, September 15, 2005
By Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu
Dear Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf:
The Rest of Your Apologies
I write this letter to first compliment you for finally mustering the courage to apologize to the Liberian people for the callous and deadly statement you made on the BBC in 1990 while prosecuting the second and Taylor led version of NPFL wars. You said "Level Monrovia, we will rebuild it," and not "Level the Executive Mansion" as contained in your statement of apology. As you said, you regret making what you now term as a "stupid comment." If you truly regret making a statement that resulted in the death of thousands of your fellow countrymen and women, why replace it now with a false one?
An open letter to Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
Thursday, September 15, 2005
By Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu
Dear Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf:
The Rest of Your Apologies
I write this letter to first compliment you for finally mustering the courage to apologize to the Liberian people for the callous and deadly statement you made on the BBC in 1990 while prosecuting the second and Taylor led version of NPFL wars. You said "Level Monrovia, we will rebuild it," and not "Level the Executive Mansion" as contained in your statement of apology. As you said, you regret making what you now term as a "stupid comment." If you truly regret making a statement that resulted in the death of thousands of your fellow countrymen and women, why replace it now with a false one?
Liberia: Prince Johnson Wants War Crimes Trial
Source: all Africa
Former warlord, now senator and presidential candidate, Prince Johnson, has endorsed the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) listing him as a notorious perpetrator and one of those that should be prosecuted for alleged war crimes during the country's 14-year war.
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Former warlord, now senator and presidential candidate, Prince Johnson, has endorsed the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) listing him as a notorious perpetrator and one of those that should be prosecuted for alleged war crimes during the country's 14-year war.
Cote d'Ivoire: Reports of Abuses Stain New Ivorian President's Record
By Elizabeth Whitman
Source: All africa
Source: All africa
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New York — Forces loyal to Ivorian President Alessane Ouattara have carried out indiscriminate torture, rape, extrajudicial killings, and other acts of violence and abuse, according to an investigation by Human Rights Watch.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Liberia: Trading Impunity for Reconciliation
Source: New Democrat Editorial
Unfolding events in recent times signal orchestrated ploys to defend and protect individuals responsible for some of the pronounced abuses anywhere.
Unfolding events in recent times signal orchestrated ploys to defend and protect individuals responsible for some of the pronounced abuses anywhere.
Liberia: PYJ Speaks Tough - Wants TRC Report Fully Implemented
Source: allAfrica.com
Perhaps what is 2011 Elections’ most paradoxical political talk has come to the fore, with Senator Yormie Johnson, an indictee of war crimes as per the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report, criticizing another indictee, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, for failing to fully implement the TRC recommendations which, amongst other things, call for a thirty-year ban from politics of some indictees in the country.
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Libyan: Russia offers to mediate ex-ally Gadhafi's exit
By ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press
Source: Yahoo News
DEAUVILLE, France – Russia abandoned one-time ally Moammar Gadhafi and offered Friday to mediate a deal for the Libyan leader to leave the country he has ruled for more than 40 years.
Source: Yahoo News
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf’s Five Wrong Steps: Why the Unnecessary Distractions?
Written by Varney Anderson
The Editor,
Source: FrontPage Africa
I have tried my hardest over the years from writing opinion pieces about happenings in our beloved country Liberia. But events over the last couple of months have convinced me to voice my opinion about things that I consider unnecessary distractions as they relate to the presidency of our country.
The Editor,
Source: FrontPage Africa
I have tried my hardest over the years from writing opinion pieces about happenings in our beloved country Liberia. But events over the last couple of months have convinced me to voice my opinion about things that I consider unnecessary distractions as they relate to the presidency of our country.
Political Maneuverings’: CDCians for Ellen Rally Marred by Arrests, Brutality
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia - The Secretary General of the Congress for Democratic (CDC) Mr. Acarous Gray claims a program organized by a group under the banner of ‘Free Thinkers’ of the Congress of CDC expressing support for the Incumbent leadership is an act of “Political Criminality.”
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Report: both committed atrocities in Ivory Coast
By MARCO CHOWN OVED,
Source: YahooNews
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Only days after Ivory Coast's president was inaugurated, ending a monthslong power struggle with the outgoing leader who refused to leave office, a rights group said in a new report that supporters of both men killed hundreds of civilians and committed atrocities in the battle for power.
Source: YahooNews
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Only days after Ivory Coast's president was inaugurated, ending a monthslong power struggle with the outgoing leader who refused to leave office, a rights group said in a new report that supporters of both men killed hundreds of civilians and committed atrocities in the battle for power.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Operation We Care for Liberia (OWCL) applauds Germany’s anticorruption approach, calls upon ICC to implement Liberia’s TRC final report..
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Cote d'Ivoire: Ouattara Invites Gbagbo Supporters to Investiture
Source: allAfrica
Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has invited members of deposed former President Laurent Gbagbo's former party the Ivorian Popular Front to his formal investiture in Yamoussoukro on Saturday.
Around 15 members of Gbagbo's Ivorian Popular Front party have been invited to attend the ceremony. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other heads of state will also be present.
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Around 15 members of Gbagbo's Ivorian Popular Front party have been invited to attend the ceremony. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and other heads of state will also be present.
Liberia: Corrupt Officials Hurting Liberia’s Development - Catholic Priest
Written by Clara K. Mallah
Source: FrontPageAfrica
Bopolu, Gbarpolu County- The Father of St. Monica Parish in Gbarpolu County, Gabriel Sawyer, says the development of the country has been hampered by corrupt government officials in the past and is still glaring in the current government.
Source: FrontPageAfrica
Bopolu, Gbarpolu County- The Father of St. Monica Parish in Gbarpolu County, Gabriel Sawyer, says the development of the country has been hampered by corrupt government officials in the past and is still glaring in the current government.
Letter of Protest Against Ellen's Visit to Harvard
Dear President Drew Faust and Members of Harvard University Faculty Senate Committee:
We, the undersigned, write to express to you and your university, in the strongest possible term, our collective concern and protest against making your alumna, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia as your convocation speaker this year.
We, the undersigned, write to express to you and your university, in the strongest possible term, our collective concern and protest against making your alumna, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia as your convocation speaker this year.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Cote d'Ivoire: Ouattara Asks ICC to Investigate Post-Poll Violence
Source: allAfrica.com
Côte d'Ivoire's President Alassane Ouattara has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into the violence that swept the country following the disputed November election.
Ouattara sent a letter, dated 3 May, to ICC President Luis Moreno-Ocampo asking the court to investigate "the most serious crimes committed since 28 November 2010 throughout the Ivorian territory".
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Ouattara sent a letter, dated 3 May, to ICC President Luis Moreno-Ocampo asking the court to investigate "the most serious crimes committed since 28 November 2010 throughout the Ivorian territory".
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Operation We Care for Liberia agrees with President Sirleaf on scars of division amongst Liberians
Written by Bernard Gbayee Goah
President Operation We Care for Liberia
President Operation We Care for Liberia
Operation We Care for Liberia agrees with President Sirleaf’s recent statement in which she acknowledged the persistence of scars of division amongst Liberians in spite of the National Unification Policy proclaimed by late President Tubman over 4 decades ago. The President said there exists “WILL” to erase these divisions.
We disagree with the timing of the President’s acknowledgement
Monday, May 16, 2011
Liberia: TUBMAN AND THE EMBASSY SALE SAGA
Front Page Africa Editorial
Source: FrontPageAfricaonline
AMBASSADOR WINSTON Tubman, a candidate for the presidency of the Republic of Liberia has been accused of acting in bad faith regarding the sale of the Liberian embassy in Paris France during the height of the civil war.
THE REPORT, yet-to-be-made was sanctioned by former Foreign Minister Olubanke King-Akerele who, in 2009 and was one of several transactions cited for investigation. The others being, the Liberian chanceries in London, Nairobi, Belgium, and a number of other foreign missions.
THE SALE in question took place shortly after the fall of Samuel Doe and the arrival of the Interim Government of National Unity headed by Dr. Amos Sawyer, whose government was set up in an attempt to restore peace in Liberia and usher in a democratically-elected government.
Source: FrontPageAfricaonline
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THE REPORT, yet-to-be-made was sanctioned by former Foreign Minister Olubanke King-Akerele who, in 2009 and was one of several transactions cited for investigation. The others being, the Liberian chanceries in London, Nairobi, Belgium, and a number of other foreign missions.
THE SALE in question took place shortly after the fall of Samuel Doe and the arrival of the Interim Government of National Unity headed by Dr. Amos Sawyer, whose government was set up in an attempt to restore peace in Liberia and usher in a democratically-elected government.
Liberia: Scars of Division Linger
Source: allAfrica.com
Acknowledging the persistence of scars of division amongst Liberians in spite of the National Unification Policy proclaimed by late President Tubman over 4 decades ago, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf says there exists a will to erase these divisions.
Acknowledging the persistence of scars of division amongst Liberians in spite of the National Unification Policy proclaimed by late President Tubman over 4 decades ago, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf says there exists a will to erase these divisions.
Liberia: Controversial Nigeria Oil Deal
Paul Yeenie Harry
Source: allAfrica.com
In the wake of the General Auditing Commission's recent report revealing corruption at the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation (LPRC), including the lack of accountability and transparency in the controversial "Nigerian Oil Deal," President Sirleaf has declared Mr. Greaves blameless.
Source: allAfrica.com
In the wake of the General Auditing Commission's recent report revealing corruption at the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation (LPRC), including the lack of accountability and transparency in the controversial "Nigerian Oil Deal," President Sirleaf has declared Mr. Greaves blameless.
Liberia: Shaw Bounces Back
Source: allAfrica.com
Mr. Emanuel Shaw, once a close confidant of former president Charles Taylor, has been tapped by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as the new chair of the Board of Directors of the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA).
Mr. Emanuel Shaw, once a close confidant of former president Charles Taylor, has been tapped by President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as the new chair of the Board of Directors of the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA).
Liberia: Ex-AG Rejects President's Claim
Source: allAfrica.com
Former Auditor General John Morlu has sharply rejected President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's assertion that she 'personally' recruited him for the post.
Former Auditor General John Morlu has sharply rejected President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's assertion that she 'personally' recruited him for the post.
Liberia: Guns Infiltrated
Source: allAfrica.com
Worried top security hands have alerted this paper about weapons being infiltrated into the country as mercenaries return from troubled Cote d'Ivoire, leading to a rise in armed robberies over the past weeks.
Worried top security hands have alerted this paper about weapons being infiltrated into the country as mercenaries return from troubled Cote d'Ivoire, leading to a rise in armed robberies over the past weeks.
Libya: Hague Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Gaddafi
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Liberia: October Line-up - 25 Parties Set, 8 Disqualified
Source: The New Democrat Mnrovia
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has de-registered 8 political parties and authorized 24 others in addition to one coalition party to field candidates in the impending general elections.
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has de-registered 8 political parties and authorized 24 others in addition to one coalition party to field candidates in the impending general elections.
Liberia: Rip-Off Or Help?
Source: New Democrat News Monrovia
Details have emerged of how the Liberian Government entered into an agreement with the Nigerian Government for the lifting of crude oil as assistance from Abuja worth an estimated US318, 761,591.24 but with the Government getting US553, 000 out of the deal, according to a General Auditing Commission (GAC) audit for the financial years 2006 to 2007.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf should not be given a second term.
In order for Justice to prevail in Liberia, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf should not be given a second term.
By Bernard Gbayee Goah
President Operation We Care for Liberia
Email: bgoah76@yahoo.com
The presence of United Nations troops has afforded Liberians the opportunity to find solutions to the ills plaguing the nation. Knowing full well these troops will not remain indefinitely; it is imperative Liberians lay the foundation for the rule of law; because it offers the best remedy for corruption, human rights violations, land disputes, armed robbery as well as other pressing issues. Crimes sponsored, masterminded, or carried out by a handful of individuals cannot be conferred upon an entire nationality, in this case Liberians. There is no better way to stabilize Liberia than to introduce a legal system capable of holding people accountable. Without justice, peace shall remain elusive and efforts to rebuild Liberia will not produce the intended results.
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By Bernard Gbayee Goah
President Operation We Care for Liberia
Email: bgoah76@yahoo.com
The presence of United Nations troops has afforded Liberians the opportunity to find solutions to the ills plaguing the nation. Knowing full well these troops will not remain indefinitely; it is imperative Liberians lay the foundation for the rule of law; because it offers the best remedy for corruption, human rights violations, land disputes, armed robbery as well as other pressing issues. Crimes sponsored, masterminded, or carried out by a handful of individuals cannot be conferred upon an entire nationality, in this case Liberians. There is no better way to stabilize Liberia than to introduce a legal system capable of holding people accountable. Without justice, peace shall remain elusive and efforts to rebuild Liberia will not produce the intended results.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Africa: 'Time Running Out' for Leaders Who Outstay Welcome - Obasanjo
Source: All Africa
Cape Town — The former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has told African leaders who outstay their people's welcome that "time is running out" for them.
Speaking at the launch of the Africa Progress Panel's 2011 report at the World Economic Forum on Africa, Obasanjo suggested that such leaders "are really becoming extinct... how many of them do we have left today?"
Africa Progress Panel
This graph published in the Africa Progress Report 2011 shows how steady African growth was interrupted by the global financial crisis in 2009 but is expected to regain its momentum through 2011.
But he urged those who remain to be reassured that "there's life after the State House." However, he said some lived in "fear of the unknown" and urged that after retirement -- unless they had committed "heinous crimes"-- they should be given "something they can do usefully" for their countries or for the continent.
At the same news conference, former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan defended the International Criminal Court against criticism that it targets only African leaders.
"The ICC is not after Africa," he said. "Most complaints [about the ICC] are not from victims... often we say this in protection and in defence of the accused... [But] don't the victims of today... and potential victims of tomorrow need protection?"
He said most prosecutions against Africans had been initiated when governments were unable or unwilling to bring charges themselves. If Africa developed its judicial systems, cases would not need to be referred to the ICC.
"If the leaders stay ahead of the curve, reform or move on when their terms are up, and not try to hang on... we should be okay," he said.
Cape Town — The former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has told African leaders who outstay their people's welcome that "time is running out" for them.
Speaking at the launch of the Africa Progress Panel's 2011 report at the World Economic Forum on Africa, Obasanjo suggested that such leaders "are really becoming extinct... how many of them do we have left today?"
Africa Progress Panel
This graph published in the Africa Progress Report 2011 shows how steady African growth was interrupted by the global financial crisis in 2009 but is expected to regain its momentum through 2011.
But he urged those who remain to be reassured that "there's life after the State House." However, he said some lived in "fear of the unknown" and urged that after retirement -- unless they had committed "heinous crimes"-- they should be given "something they can do usefully" for their countries or for the continent.
At the same news conference, former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan defended the International Criminal Court against criticism that it targets only African leaders.
"The ICC is not after Africa," he said. "Most complaints [about the ICC] are not from victims... often we say this in protection and in defence of the accused... [But] don't the victims of today... and potential victims of tomorrow need protection?"
He said most prosecutions against Africans had been initiated when governments were unable or unwilling to bring charges themselves. If Africa developed its judicial systems, cases would not need to be referred to the ICC.
"If the leaders stay ahead of the curve, reform or move on when their terms are up, and not try to hang on... we should be okay," he said.
Liberia: Gaddafi's U.S.30 Million Lofa Project Collapses
Source: All Africa
The African Development Aid (ADA) project funded by now embattled Libyan leader, Col. Muammar Kadhafi with some US$30m to engage in mechanized production of rice in Foya District, Lofa County, has collapsed, and President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is presently seeking a new investor to take over the project.
Employees of ADA complained to President Sirleaf during her visit to Foya last weekend, saying the company owes them several months in salary arrears.
Employees of ADA complained to President Sirleaf during her visit to Foya last weekend, saying the company owes them several months in salary arrears.
Liberia: U.S18 Million Gone - Finance Officials Have No Documents
Source: All Africa
Officials at the Ministry of Finance say they do not have records for an estimated US18m out of US$29,948,027 earmarked for Domestic Debt, according to the General Auditing Commission (GAC).
Officials at the Ministry of Finance say they do not have records for an estimated US18m out of US$29,948,027 earmarked for Domestic Debt, according to the General Auditing Commission (GAC).
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Liberia: Tyranny, Dictatorship Creeping Back
Source: allafrica.com
Recent commentaries from human rights and governance organizations around the world suggest that Liberia is gradually moving towards democracy and fiscal accountability and transparency. But the former chairman of Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Cllr. Jerome Verdier, says those who compiled the various commentaries might have been under some delusion. The Analyst, reports.
Former TRC Chairman Jerome Verdier says executive tyranny and dictatorship and the timidity of the legislative and judicial branches of government were slowly overwhelming the rule of law in Liberia thereby, amongst other negatives, sending corruption through the roof.
Unless Liberians invest in democracy, utilizing the ten blocks for democracy building that he has developed, he says, Liberia is likely to go further downhill.
Former TRC Chairman Jerome Verdier says executive tyranny and dictatorship and the timidity of the legislative and judicial branches of government were slowly overwhelming the rule of law in Liberia thereby, amongst other negatives, sending corruption through the roof.
Unless Liberians invest in democracy, utilizing the ten blocks for democracy building that he has developed, he says, Liberia is likely to go further downhill.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Bin Laden died in house near Pakistan's capital
By NAHAL TOOSI, Associated Press
Source: Yahoo News
ISLAMABAD – Osama bin Laden was holed up in a two-story house 100 yards from a Pakistani military academy when four helicopters carrying U.S. anti-terror forces swooped in the early morning hours of Monday and killed him.
Flames rose Monday from the building that was the apparent target of the raid as it was confirmed that the world's most wanted fugitive died not in a cave, but in a town best known as a garrison for the Pakistani military. A U.S. official said one of bin Laden's sons was also killed in the raid alone with three others, but the official did not name the son or the others killed.
Pakistani officials and a witness said bin Laden's guards opened fire from the roof of the building, and one of the choppers crashed. The sound of at least two explosions rocked the small northwestern town of Abbottabad where the al-Qaida chief made his last stand. The U.S. said no Americans were harmed in the raid.
Source: Yahoo News
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Flames rose Monday from the building that was the apparent target of the raid as it was confirmed that the world's most wanted fugitive died not in a cave, but in a town best known as a garrison for the Pakistani military. A U.S. official said one of bin Laden's sons was also killed in the raid alone with three others, but the official did not name the son or the others killed.
Pakistani officials and a witness said bin Laden's guards opened fire from the roof of the building, and one of the choppers crashed. The sound of at least two explosions rocked the small northwestern town of Abbottabad where the al-Qaida chief made his last stand. The U.S. said no Americans were harmed in the raid.
Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden dead - Barack Obama
Source: BBC News
Al-Qaeda founder and leader Osama Bin Laden has been killed by US forces in Pakistan, President Obama has said.
The al-Qaeda leader was killed in a ground operation outside Islamabad based on US intelligence, the first lead for which emerged last August.
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The al-Qaeda leader was killed in a ground operation outside Islamabad based on US intelligence, the first lead for which emerged last August.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Liberia: Bribery or 'Coldwater' - Liberty Party on Pres. Sirleaf's back
Once upon time in Liberia it was acceptable for government officials, including the President, to ‘take tours’ of concession companies operating in the country. Company executives, often with known ties in government, used these tours to shower the visiting officials with “coldwater” and praises for their ‘farsightedness’. With the advent of Liberia’s new political dispensation, the ‘coldwater’ and praise-singing culture has been discredited as official corruption. President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf knows it. But her attempt to reject a ‘coldwater’ or gratuity from an oil palm company last week in Grand Bassa County has caught the attention of the Liberty Party, and it is crying ‘Wolf!’ The Analyst, reports.
Liberia: Ivorian Government Delegation Presents Special Message to President Sirleaf
Source: All Africa
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has renewed Liberia's commitment to peaceful co-existence between Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire and within the sub-region. The President reiterated that Liberia will not allow its territory to be used for any insurgency against Cote d'Ivoire or any neighboring country. The President said Liberia will remain vigilant at its borders, ensuring that those who attempt to undermine the security of the sub-region will be dealt with under the laws of the country.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Liberia: Political Opposition Rally Against Referendum
Source: All africa
Opposition political parties in Liberia are currently rallying support to defeat the forth coming referendum that is expected to pave the way to smooth elections this year, said a press release issued by the Office of the Standard-Bearer of the New Deal Movement.
Briefing the press, the Standard Bearer of the New Deal Party, Amb Prof. Dew Tuan Wleh Mayson said the referendum does not only go against the letter and spirit of the Liberian constitution, but that it is also tailored to qualify President Sirleaf to run for a second term and to assist her party in winning seats in the National Legislature.
Opposition political parties in Liberia are currently rallying support to defeat the forth coming referendum that is expected to pave the way to smooth elections this year, said a press release issued by the Office of the Standard-Bearer of the New Deal Movement.
Briefing the press, the Standard Bearer of the New Deal Party, Amb Prof. Dew Tuan Wleh Mayson said the referendum does not only go against the letter and spirit of the Liberian constitution, but that it is also tailored to qualify President Sirleaf to run for a second term and to assist her party in winning seats in the National Legislature.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Liberia: Scrap the General Auditing Commission (GAC)
Source: All Africa
From the onset of its re-emergence, the reformed General Auditing Commission (GAC) has attracted controversy. The nature of its role and functions, as conceived by donors, amongst them the European Union, has placed it at the center of bitter duels with several government officials who see it as a meddling and reckless entity designed to ruin their careers and reputation. The substance of its work is lost in haranguing radio talk shows and stupefying polemics better suited for high school debating contests. The GACÃs worth in restructuring the countryÃs terrible financial management system, on which any country should rely if resources are to be accounted for the benefit of the population, is recognized largely by outsiders accustomed to dealing with issues of probity, as in the case of US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Bruce Wharton, who declared that:
"Although public financial management has improved, corruption remains prevalent and a significant threat to Liberian democracy. Liberia's Auditor General has aggressively and thoroughly tracked government revenue from practically every ministry, but the government follow-up has been very disappointing. Some crucial bills affecting key resources such as timber and maritime revenue have been passed without adequate attention to key details. Furthermore, the government must begin addressing a wide variety of issues affecting national reconciliation."
From the onset of its re-emergence, the reformed General Auditing Commission (GAC) has attracted controversy. The nature of its role and functions, as conceived by donors, amongst them the European Union, has placed it at the center of bitter duels with several government officials who see it as a meddling and reckless entity designed to ruin their careers and reputation. The substance of its work is lost in haranguing radio talk shows and stupefying polemics better suited for high school debating contests. The GACÃs worth in restructuring the countryÃs terrible financial management system, on which any country should rely if resources are to be accounted for the benefit of the population, is recognized largely by outsiders accustomed to dealing with issues of probity, as in the case of US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Bruce Wharton, who declared that:
"Although public financial management has improved, corruption remains prevalent and a significant threat to Liberian democracy. Liberia's Auditor General has aggressively and thoroughly tracked government revenue from practically every ministry, but the government follow-up has been very disappointing. Some crucial bills affecting key resources such as timber and maritime revenue have been passed without adequate attention to key details. Furthermore, the government must begin addressing a wide variety of issues affecting national reconciliation."
Liberia: Departing Justice Johnson Worried Over Millions Stolen For Foreign Banks
Source: All Africa
Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice K. Gladys Johnson says she leaves the bench 'saddened' by an avalanche of corruption charges against the Judiciary, adding that she, too, was subjected to bribery attempt involving a law firm she did not name.
Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice K. Gladys Johnson says she leaves the bench 'saddened' by an avalanche of corruption charges against the Judiciary, adding that she, too, was subjected to bribery attempt involving a law firm she did not name.
Liberia: Mercenary's 'Gift' for Fellow Inmates Lands Him to Prison
Source: All Africa
Correction officers at the Monrovia Central Prison Friday arrested an ex-NPFL fighter, Dust Utenzi, at the prison gate with narcotics drugs, which he admitted he was carrying as "gift" to some inmates.
Correction officers at the Monrovia Central Prison Friday arrested an ex-NPFL fighter, Dust Utenzi, at the prison gate with narcotics drugs, which he admitted he was carrying as "gift" to some inmates.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Liberia: Withering Roads and Security
A. Abbas Dulleh
Source: All Africa
It would have been far more convenient for falling on the mode of travel the ancestors had at their convenience--the hammock--through which 'lesser' men carried dignitaries on their heads from village to village. But for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in this 21st Century, it must have been odd and unbelievable that Africa's oldest republic, independent since 1847, lacks basic roads on which its president can travel.
Source: All Africa
It would have been far more convenient for falling on the mode of travel the ancestors had at their convenience--the hammock--through which 'lesser' men carried dignitaries on their heads from village to village. But for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf in this 21st Century, it must have been odd and unbelievable that Africa's oldest republic, independent since 1847, lacks basic roads on which its president can travel.
Burkina Faso pres. names himself defense minister
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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso's president has named himself defense minister after a mutiny that threatened his 24-year rule in the impoverished country.
President Blaise Compaore announced late Thursday he will remain president but is now also a member of his 29-member cabinet.
Compaore tried to stem last week's unrest by dissolving the government and removing the country's security chiefs.
The mutiny began when members of the presidential guard began firing into the air, demanding unpaid housing allowances. By Monday, soldiers in several cities north, south, east and west of Ouagadougou joined in and students followed suit.
Experts say hostilities in the landlocked West African country have been simmering for a long time. Student uprisings began this year in February.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Ivorian liberation forces turn guns on each other
By MICHELLE FAUL, Associated Press
Source: Yahoo News
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast's new army turned its guns Tuesday on a former ally who helped liberate Abidjan and install the democratically elected president, military sources said of a major setback as the country was beginning to return to normal.
Residents said heavy machine-gun fire rocked the working-class suburb of Abobo about 12 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) Wednesday around renegade warlord Ibrahim "IB" Coulibaly's headquarters. Residents scattered and ran to lock themselves into their homes. Coulibaly orchestrated two failed coup attempts in 1999 and 2002 before starting a rebellion.
Source: Yahoo News
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| Reuters – Ibrahim Coulibaly (C), head of the "Invisible Commandos", walks with his troops through the … |
Residents said heavy machine-gun fire rocked the working-class suburb of Abobo about 12 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) Wednesday around renegade warlord Ibrahim "IB" Coulibaly's headquarters. Residents scattered and ran to lock themselves into their homes. Coulibaly orchestrated two failed coup attempts in 1999 and 2002 before starting a rebellion.
Liberia: Parties Split On Referendum
Source: All Africa
Boimah J. V. Boimah
About 90 days before campaign begins for the impending Referendum on 4 clauses on the proposed constitutional amendment ahead of the general and presidential elections, opposition political parties seem to be in disarray over a collective plan to oppose the vote.
Boimah J. V. Boimah
About 90 days before campaign begins for the impending Referendum on 4 clauses on the proposed constitutional amendment ahead of the general and presidential elections, opposition political parties seem to be in disarray over a collective plan to oppose the vote.
Liberia: U.S.2.5 Million '26 Audit Result Out Today
Source: All Africa
Preliminary results of an audit conducted by GAC to investigate how Independence Day celebration funds have been used over the last four years have been released, with the results indicating that huge sums purportedly spent cannot be accounted for.
An audit of the Independence Day celebrations began some months ago, with initial indications that an estimated US2.5m was hanging in money budgeted for Margibi, Grand Bassa, Bong and Nimba Counties.
Preliminary results of an audit conducted by GAC to investigate how Independence Day celebration funds have been used over the last four years have been released, with the results indicating that huge sums purportedly spent cannot be accounted for.
An audit of the Independence Day celebrations began some months ago, with initial indications that an estimated US2.5m was hanging in money budgeted for Margibi, Grand Bassa, Bong and Nimba Counties.
Liberia: U.S.Based Citizens Threaten Jobs Here
Source: All Africa
Amidst calls for Liberians in the Diaspora to return home and contribute to the nation's reconstruction process, UP Chairman, Cllr. Varney Sherman, has told Liberians living in the United States that they pose a serious threat to Liberians at home because of their skills and experience, coupled with their American accent which he described as "cerease."
Amidst calls for Liberians in the Diaspora to return home and contribute to the nation's reconstruction process, UP Chairman, Cllr. Varney Sherman, has told Liberians living in the United States that they pose a serious threat to Liberians at home because of their skills and experience, coupled with their American accent which he described as "cerease."
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Liberia: ICC Could Implement TRC Recommendations
Source: All Africa
The TRC Consolidated Report of November 2009 recommends prosecution for scores of former warlords and battlefront commanders believed to bear the greatest responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Liberia’s decade-long civil war. It also recommends the exclusion from political activities for 30 years, Liberians believed to have supported the war effort through financial donations. For several reasons, amongst which critics say is the lack of political will on the part of the Sirleaf Administration, the report is lying gathering dust – receiving only a token promise of a selective, phase-by-phase implementation. Now, former TRC Chairman Jerome Verdier says the International Criminal Court (ICC) could take jurisdiction of the recommendations. The Analyst, reports.
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| Former TRC Chairman Jerome Verdier |
Monday, April 18, 2011
Liberia: Don't Get Involved in Ivorian crisis - SRSG Urges Liberians
Source: All Africa
During a two-day visit to Zwedru the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Ms. Ellen Margrethe Løj urged Paramount Chiefs and other local elders in the border towns of Grand Gedeh County to assist UNMIL in reporting any case that might pose a threat to the relevant security agencies.
In her interactions with the citizens of Grand Gedeh, Madame Løj called on them to ensure that people do not get involved in the Ivorian crisis. "We need peace established in Ivory Coast," she said, but stressed that "to maintain the hard-won peace in Liberia is a primary concern for UNMIL." Madam Løj added while speaking to people of Grand Gedeh, "We are looking forward to the pending elections and we urge all Liberians to focus on them."
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| Zwedru Grand Gedeh County |
In her interactions with the citizens of Grand Gedeh, Madame Løj called on them to ensure that people do not get involved in the Ivorian crisis. "We need peace established in Ivory Coast," she said, but stressed that "to maintain the hard-won peace in Liberia is a primary concern for UNMIL." Madam Løj added while speaking to people of Grand Gedeh, "We are looking forward to the pending elections and we urge all Liberians to focus on them."
Friday, April 15, 2011
Burkina Faso's Blaise Compaore sacks his government
Source: BBC News
Burkina Faso's president has dissolved his government after members of his presidential guard went on an overnight rampage in the capital Ouagadougou.
Blaise Compaore named a new army chief and fired the head of his presidential guard after the unrest - apparently in protest against unpaid allowances.
Mr Compaore, in power since 1987, had sought to calm soldiers earlier this month after similar complaints.
Burkina Faso has been affected by the turmoil in neighbouring Ivory Coast.
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| Analysts say President Blaise Compaore's grip on the army appears to be slipping |
Blaise Compaore named a new army chief and fired the head of his presidential guard after the unrest - apparently in protest against unpaid allowances.
Mr Compaore, in power since 1987, had sought to calm soldiers earlier this month after similar complaints.
Burkina Faso has been affected by the turmoil in neighbouring Ivory Coast.
Liberian President Son: "Shut up or Risk Court Action"
Source: allAfrica.com
There is no doubt that corruption is the "Public Enemy Number One" of the Sirleaf Administration. But by President Sirleaf's own admission, it has so far been unreceptive to conventional anti-corruption measures – strengthening of legal paradigms, relative increase in salary. Both government and critics agree therefore that much improvement needs to be made in the areas of identifying and prosecuting perpetrators of corruption. Mr. James Sirleaf agrees; but he says baseless slander for political gain – in the name of fighting corruption – is not the way to go, and he is warning against it. The Analyst, reports.
Mr. James Sirleaf, the son of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, says while he welcomes the productive criticism of the UP-led government, he will oppose legally, any attempt by unscrupulous individuals and political aspirants to drag the reputation of his family in the mud for their own political gains.
There is no doubt that corruption is the "Public Enemy Number One" of the Sirleaf Administration. But by President Sirleaf's own admission, it has so far been unreceptive to conventional anti-corruption measures – strengthening of legal paradigms, relative increase in salary. Both government and critics agree therefore that much improvement needs to be made in the areas of identifying and prosecuting perpetrators of corruption. Mr. James Sirleaf agrees; but he says baseless slander for political gain – in the name of fighting corruption – is not the way to go, and he is warning against it. The Analyst, reports.
Mr. James Sirleaf, the son of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, says while he welcomes the productive criticism of the UP-led government, he will oppose legally, any attempt by unscrupulous individuals and political aspirants to drag the reputation of his family in the mud for their own political gains.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Liberia: Police 'Brutalities' Documented
The US State Department has documented police corruption and brutalities in its 2010 Human Rights Report on Liberia. Source: allAfrica.com
"On October 9, the LNP director announced the implementation of complaint forms to be submitted by the public to report incidents of bribery or unethical practices.
In November an LNP officer was arrested for allegedly permitting his [acquaintances to use his police uniform to commit acts of armed robbery. He was released and returned to duty due to a lack of evidence.
"There were no developments in the September 2009 case of the former Monrovia chief of patrol indicted for looting the house of a private prosecutor.
"During the year the government continued to take steps to improve transparency."
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| President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf |
"Police corruption was a problem. During the year the LNP investigated reports of police misconduct or corruption, and authorities suspended or dismissed several LNP officers. For example, in August an LNP officer was charged with property theft and was awaiting trial at the end of the year.
"In June a senior LNP official was accused of assaulting an individual over a personal misunderstanding. The official was suspended and ordered to pay restitution; however, no restitution was made and he remained suspended by the end of the year.
"On October 9, the LNP director announced the implementation of complaint forms to be submitted by the public to report incidents of bribery or unethical practices.In November an LNP officer was arrested for allegedly permitting his [acquaintances to use his police uniform to commit acts of armed robbery. He was released and returned to duty due to a lack of evidence.
"There were no developments in the September 2009 case of the former Monrovia chief of patrol indicted for looting the house of a private prosecutor.
"During the year the government continued to take steps to improve transparency."
Liberia: Corruption ‘Exacerbated’
US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton with Pres. Sirleaf
Widespread & Systematic Throughout The Government’: US HR Report The State Department 2010 Human Rights Report on Liberia has repeated findings in the 2009 Report, saying ‘corruption is widespread and systematic in the Government.
Reacting to the State Department’s 2009 Report, the government disagreed, with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf announcing that she would send a protest letter to US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Côte d'Ivoire: Gbagbo camp accuses France of coup in Côte d'Ivoire
Reuters/Jacky Naegelen By RFI
A spokesperson for Laurent Gbagbo accused France of carrying out a coup d’état in Côte d’Ivoire by allegedly using its special forces to capture the former president. Paris denies the claims, and has announced a 400-million-euro aid package for its former colony.
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| Laurent Gbagbo's spokesperson, Alain Toussaint, in Paris. |
A spokesperson for Laurent Gbagbo accused France of carrying out a coup d’état in Côte d’Ivoire by allegedly using its special forces to capture the former president. Paris denies the claims, and has announced a 400-million-euro aid package for its former colony.
Liberia: Morlu Petitioned for President
Source: allAfrica.com
Outgoing Auditor General John Morlu has been petitioned by a US-based group to contest the 2011 presidency, with the widow of late General Thomas Quiwonkpa, Mrs. Tarloh Munah Quiwonkpa, at the forefront.
Outgoing Auditor General John Morlu has been petitioned by a US-based group to contest the 2011 presidency, with the widow of late General Thomas Quiwonkpa, Mrs. Tarloh Munah Quiwonkpa, at the forefront.
Cote d'Ivoire: Rebel Recruitment Ring Busted
Source: allAfrica.com
The National Security Agency is holding a former LURD fighter accused of recruiting for rebels loyal to Allassane Ouattara, the declared winner of Cote d'Ivoire's election now in war with incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo, according to court documents.
The National Security Agency is holding a former LURD fighter accused of recruiting for rebels loyal to Allassane Ouattara, the declared winner of Cote d'Ivoire's election now in war with incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo, according to court documents.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Gbagbo detained by French in his residence, aide says
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| Mr. Gbagbo |
"Gbagbo has been arrested by French special forces in his residence and has been handed over to the rebel leaders," adviser Toussaint Alain told Reuters.
A French foreign ministry source could not immediately confirm that French forces had detained Gbagbo. "We have no evidence that can confirm that," the source said.
Earlier on Monday a column of more than 30 armored vehicles advanced toward Gbagbo's residence in Abidjan, a witness told Reuters, and Alain said they had penetrated the building.
"It's French forces taking in the rebels," he said. "French special forces are inside the residence."
(Reporting by Gerard Bon, John Irish and Catherine Bremer; editing by David Stamp)
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Echoes of Rwanda in Ivory Coast killing fields
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| Soldiers loyal to president-elect Alassane Ouattara order men suspected of supporting Laurent Gbagbo to strip and hand over their mobile phones in Abidjan yesterday. Picture: AP Source: AP |
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
The unspeakable horrors inside Duokoue Ivory Coast
The unspeakable horrors inside Duokoue Ivory Coast
By Bernard Gbayee Goah
Portland Oregon USA
Email: bgoah76@yahoo.com
When it is all over, anyone visiting Doukeu would largely find empty houses across the city with few foreign residents.
Looking for the original residents of Doukeu would be like entering Warsaw after World War II and looking for Jews.
A visitor would not need to tour all of Doukeu to know that something terrible had happened.
Shockingly, under the watchful eyes of the United Nations, an unspeakable mass slaughter of innocent men, women, and children took place in that part of the world.
Many critics believe that the “Duoukoue slaughter” was not an isolated outburst from thin air but rather a calculated act designed and carried out by elements backed by the international community and the African Union.
BLOODY TUESDAY, MARCH 22: ELLEN’S MISTAKE
Source: Front Page Africa
By: John B. Kollie
Following the April 14th, 1979 rice rebellion during which the security forces shot and killed over 140 Liberians and jailed hundreds more, Liberians in Monrovia adapted a popular song which they sang everywhere in protest against the atrocities committed by the goons of the Tolbert administration. It went something like this: “April 14, aye yah, Tolbert mistake, yeah…..”. It was not long after this tragedy, 11 months to be exact, that the Tolbert Government fell in a coup d’état led by Master Sergeant Samuel K. Doe.
By: John B. Kollie
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| Master Sergeant Samuel K. Doe. |
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Ivory Coast strongman says he's not stepping down
By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI, Associated Press
Source: Yahoo News
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast's strongman leader Laurent Gbagbo holed up in a bunker inside the presidential residence Tuesday, defiantly maintaining he won the election four months ago even as troops backing the internationally recognized winner encircled the home.
Source: Yahoo News
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| President Laurent Gbagbo |
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast's strongman leader Laurent Gbagbo holed up in a bunker inside the presidential residence Tuesday, defiantly maintaining he won the election four months ago even as troops backing the internationally recognized winner encircled the home.
Côte d'Ivoire: Gbagbo negotiating surrender, Ouattara ambassador tells RFI
Source: RFI
Laurent Gbagbo is "negotiating his surrender", Ally Coulibaly, the ambassador to France appointed by his rival for the Côte d’Ivoire’s presidency, Alassane Ouattara, told RFI Tuesday.
"I believe Laurent Gbagbo is alive,” he said Tuesday. “I have learned that he is negotiating his surrender."
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| Por-Ouattara ambassador to Paris Ally Coulibaly |
Source: RFI
Laurent Gbagbo is "negotiating his surrender", Ally Coulibaly, the ambassador to France appointed by his rival for the Côte d’Ivoire’s presidency, Alassane Ouattara, told RFI Tuesday.
"I believe Laurent Gbagbo is alive,” he said Tuesday. “I have learned that he is negotiating his surrender."
Liberia: Fears Mount That Côte d'Ivoire Conflict Could Spill Into the Country
Press release
Source: allAfrica.com
Monrovia — High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres and other senior UN officials warned this week in Monrovia that escalating fighting and massive population displacement in neighbouring Côte d'Ivoire threatens Liberia's own fragile eight-year peace.
Source: allAfrica.com
Monrovia — High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres and other senior UN officials warned this week in Monrovia that escalating fighting and massive population displacement in neighbouring Côte d'Ivoire threatens Liberia's own fragile eight-year peace.
Liberia: Bribery, Intimidation Claims Shut Down UL Graduate Course
Source: allAfrica.com
When influential politicians and decision-makers, along with businessmen armed with money and connections, sit before a university lecturer uncertain of his protection, academics take the backseat while influence runs ahead.
When influential politicians and decision-makers, along with businessmen armed with money and connections, sit before a university lecturer uncertain of his protection, academics take the backseat while influence runs ahead.
Cote d'Ivoire: Gbagbo Gives Up the Fight, Say France and UN
Source: allAfrica.com
Two generals close to Laurent Gbagbo were Tuesday holding talks to work out the conditions under which he could surrender, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said. UN officials confirm that Gbagbo is ready to throw in the towel.
Two generals close to Laurent Gbagbo were Tuesday holding talks to work out the conditions under which he could surrender, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said. UN officials confirm that Gbagbo is ready to throw in the towel.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Cote d'Ivoire: Chaos in Abidjan, Fighting Near Gbagbo's Residence
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| An Ivorian refugee gets a lift on a motorbike taxi to Zwedru. |
Looting broke out in various parts of Abidjan late Thursday as chaos spread with the arrival of forces backing internationally recognized president Alassane Ouattara while the whereabouts of incumbent Laurent Gbagbo remained unknown.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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
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| Hon. Harris |
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| 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!
Friday, March 25, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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.
Press release
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.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
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