Source: Running Africa
The US Embassy near the Liberian capital Monrovia says it is strongly encouraging all US citizens traveling to Liberia to enroll in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to enable the Embassy contact them in the case of emergency.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Presidential candidate T. Q. Harris meets President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
Monrovia Liberia—Presidential candidate T. Q. Harris on Monday paid a courtesy call on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, informing her that while he was an aspirant to the presidency, he considered himself an opponent, not an enemy, and his sole interest was for the betterment of Liberia.
In welcoming Mr. Harris, the President said: “We would like to see people come home. If they can come home for good, we applaud; if they can come home for a little while, see what we are doing, give us their suggestions, join in the effort, we welcome that too.”
The President continued: “This government is open; we’re not perfect, we’ve made some mistakes, no doubt about it but, by and large, our commitment to do the right thing is there. The political will is there; our institutions are weak, our capacity underdeveloped, so sometimes we don’t achieve the targets we set. But our aim is to do for the country the best we can, and to leave it better off than we found it.”
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| Presidential candidate T. Q. Harris left President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf right Photo: Ousman Diallo/Executive Mansion Source: http://www.emansion.gov.lr/press.php?news_id=1753 |
In welcoming Mr. Harris, the President said: “We would like to see people come home. If they can come home for good, we applaud; if they can come home for a little while, see what we are doing, give us their suggestions, join in the effort, we welcome that too.”
The President continued: “This government is open; we’re not perfect, we’ve made some mistakes, no doubt about it but, by and large, our commitment to do the right thing is there. The political will is there; our institutions are weak, our capacity underdeveloped, so sometimes we don’t achieve the targets we set. But our aim is to do for the country the best we can, and to leave it better off than we found it.”
More Peace Corps Volunteers Due in Liberia
Source: Executive Mansion
Washington, D.C. - The Regional Director for Africa of the United States Peace Corps, Mr. Dick Day, has disclosed that 20 more Peace Corps volunteers are expected to join the group of 40 already assigned in Liberia in June 2011.
Washington, D.C. - The Regional Director for Africa of the United States Peace Corps, Mr. Dick Day, has disclosed that 20 more Peace Corps volunteers are expected to join the group of 40 already assigned in Liberia in June 2011.
Côte d'Ivoire: Europe Plans Sanctions Against Gbagbo
Source: allafrica.com
The European Union is preparing targetted sanctions against Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, and plans to give its backing to the rival administration of Alassane Ouattara.
The European Union is preparing targetted sanctions against Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, and plans to give its backing to the rival administration of Alassane Ouattara.
Côte d'Ivoire: U.S. May Move Against Gbagbo
Source: allafrica.com
Abuja — The United States of America (USA) weekend called on President Laurent Gbagbo to act like a statesman and hand over power and authority to Alassane Ouattara, who on November 28 won the second round of Côte d'Ivoire's presidential election.
Abuja — The United States of America (USA) weekend called on President Laurent Gbagbo to act like a statesman and hand over power and authority to Alassane Ouattara, who on November 28 won the second round of Côte d'Ivoire's presidential election.
Ivory Coast: Alassane Ouattara's Abidjan HQ surrounded
Source: BBC News
Ivory Coast: Alassane Ouattara's Abidjan HQ surrounded Ivory Coast troops have surrounded a hotel in the capital Abidjan housing Alassane Ouattara, the UN-backed winner of disputed presidential elections.
Ivory Coast: Alassane Ouattara's Abidjan HQ surrounded Ivory Coast troops have surrounded a hotel in the capital Abidjan housing Alassane Ouattara, the UN-backed winner of disputed presidential elections.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Ivorian rival Ouattara tells Gbagbo to leave
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Laurent Gbagbo (left) Age: 65 Southerner, Christian Former history teacher, president since 2000 Declared president by Constitutional Council Backed by security forces Alassane Ouattara (right) Age: 68 Northerner, Muslim Economist and former prime minister Declared winner by Election Commission Backed by former rebels, UN, African leaders and the West |
Source: BBC News
The man widely recognised as winner of Ivory Coast's disputed presidential poll has said incumbent Laurent Gbagbo must concede power to allow for talks.
A spokesman for Alassane Ouattara said he did not oppose dialogue but no talks could take place until he was recognised as president by everyone.
The African Union has suspended Ivory Coast while Mr Gbagbo stays in office.
The election was intended to reunite the world's largest cocoa producer after a civil war in 2002.
Ivory Coast's electoral commission has declared that Mr Ouattara won the 28 November run-off election by 54.1% to 45.9%.
But the political stalemate shows no sign of ending soon, the BBC's John James reports.
Mr Ouattara has appointed a new prime minister, ex-rebel Guillaume Soro, and has said he will start work in his official office next week. But the building is still under the control of Mr Gbagbo.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
TEXT GATE: Did Morlu Hijack Minister Russell’s Phone? Recruitment Cash Alleged
- Nat Nyuan Bayjay
Source: Frontpage Africa
Monrovia-
The man who once claimed he had a seven minute conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama during the President’s 2009 meeting in Accra, Ghana, is apparently entangled in another controversy gone terribly wrong.A purported text message suggesting that the ruling Unity Party pledged $25,000 to the controversial Mulbah Morlu to win Morlu’s endorsement of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has apparently backfired with both Morlu and the Minister of Transport trading accusations. What actually transpired between the pair remains a mystery.
Source: Frontpage Africa
Monrovia-
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| Mulbah Morlu |
BANKING UPROAR IN LIBERIA: Did Finance, Central Bank Act Within the Law?
- By David B. Kolleh
Source: Frontpage Africa
Monrovia -
The appearance of the signatures of Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan and Central Bank Governor Dr. Mills Jones have caused national uproar among ordinary citizens and political actors arguing that the two top financial officials of Liberia are acting without any color of respect for the rule of law.
Source: Frontpage Africa
Monrovia -
The appearance of the signatures of Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan and Central Bank Governor Dr. Mills Jones have caused national uproar among ordinary citizens and political actors arguing that the two top financial officials of Liberia are acting without any color of respect for the rule of law.
Friday, December 10, 2010
U.S. Wants Era of Bad Elections in Africa to End
By Charles W. Corey
Staff Writer
Source: America.gov
Washington — The United States wants the era of bad elections in Africa to end and calls on President Laurent Gbagbo to act like a statesman and hand over power and authority to Alassane Ouattara, who on November 28 won the second round of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election.
Staff Writer
Source: America.gov
Washington — The United States wants the era of bad elections in Africa to end and calls on President Laurent Gbagbo to act like a statesman and hand over power and authority to Alassane Ouattara, who on November 28 won the second round of Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election.
Liberia: The Stage is Set for 2011 Polls
Source: allAfrica.com
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is expected today to officially turn over to the National Elections Commissions, voter registration kits and other materials for the impending voter registration exercise slated to run from January 10 to February 6, 2010.
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is expected today to officially turn over to the National Elections Commissions, voter registration kits and other materials for the impending voter registration exercise slated to run from January 10 to February 6, 2010.
Ivorian Refugees Arrive in Liberia And Guinea Amid Election Dispute - UN
Source: allAfrica.com
Some 2,000 people, mostly women and children, from Côte d'Ivoire have entered neighbouring Liberia and Guinea amid the political deadlock precipitated by the dispute over the results of the Ivorian presidential elections, the United Nations refugee agency said today.
Some 2,000 people, mostly women and children, from Côte d'Ivoire have entered neighbouring Liberia and Guinea amid the political deadlock precipitated by the dispute over the results of the Ivorian presidential elections, the United Nations refugee agency said today.
Liberia: Prostitution on the Rise
Source: allAfrica.com
A women advocacy group under the banner “Women against Human Trafficking (WAHT), has revealed that prostitution is on the increase in Monrovia and its surroundings, and is calling on government and her international partners to urgently address in order to stop the spread of the deadly disease.
A women advocacy group under the banner “Women against Human Trafficking (WAHT), has revealed that prostitution is on the increase in Monrovia and its surroundings, and is calling on government and her international partners to urgently address in order to stop the spread of the deadly disease.
‘PUT THEM IN JAIL: U.S. Envoy Wants Corrupt Liberian Officials Named & Shamed
By Nat Bayjay, & M. Welemongai Ciapha II
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
On a day Liberia and the rest of the world observed International Anti-Corruption Day, an obviously fed-up United States Ambassador to Liberia urged Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to name, shame and jail corrupt officials while veteran journalist Kenneth Y. Best spoke truth to power when he bluntly told the President that she needs to be bold in dismissing corrupt officials other than hiding under the disguise of ‘Administrative Leave’ and re-shuffles in her cabinet.
US Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield, making remarks Wednesday during program marking International Anti-Corruption Day, turned to President Sirleaf and noted: “Let’s name them and shame them …….put them in jail.”
In observance of Anti Corruption Day, the US Ambassador to Libeira's statements pointed to lapses in the government’s ongoing battle against corruption in which the Unity Party (UP)-led government struggles to minimize the fight against a virus that was highlighted in its First Partisan’s inaugural address when she was inaugurated as the country’s 23rd president almost five years ago.
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
On a day Liberia and the rest of the world observed International Anti-Corruption Day, an obviously fed-up United States Ambassador to Liberia urged Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to name, shame and jail corrupt officials while veteran journalist Kenneth Y. Best spoke truth to power when he bluntly told the President that she needs to be bold in dismissing corrupt officials other than hiding under the disguise of ‘Administrative Leave’ and re-shuffles in her cabinet.
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| US Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield |
In observance of Anti Corruption Day, the US Ambassador to Libeira's statements pointed to lapses in the government’s ongoing battle against corruption in which the Unity Party (UP)-led government struggles to minimize the fight against a virus that was highlighted in its First Partisan’s inaugural address when she was inaugurated as the country’s 23rd president almost five years ago.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Nigeria voter registration kit stolen at airport
The theft of voter registration kit raises questions about security at Nigeria's main international airport
Source: BBC
Armed robber?
Source: BBC
Armed robber?
African Union suspends Ivory Coast over disputed pollContinue reading the main story
Two presidents, one crisis
The African Union has suspended Ivory Coast, following a disputed presidential election in the West African nation.
AU official Ramtane Lamamra said Ivory Coast would remain suspended until opposition candidate Alassane Ouattara "takes over" from Laurent Gbagbo.
The African Union has suspended Ivory Coast, following a disputed presidential election in the West African nation.
AU official Ramtane Lamamra said Ivory Coast would remain suspended until opposition candidate Alassane Ouattara "takes over" from Laurent Gbagbo.
Clinton Called Ellen Over Wikileak: Minimal Revelations So far in Report
Source: - FPA STAFF REPORT
Monrovia -
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is listed among several world leaders to whom U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton placed phone calls to in the aftermath of the release of secret diplomatic cables by WikiLeaks.
Monrovia -
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Gbagbo defiant as calls to step down mount
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The noose of international pressure tightened further around Laurent Gbagbo as the top U.N. official in Ivory Coast said Gbagbo's challenger had won the presidential election by an "irrefutable margin" and the Security Council warned it would not shy from imposing sanctions.
Gbagbo has shut himself off from the international community, defying French President Nicolas Sarkozy who called to urge him to step down and refusing to take a telephone call over the weekend from U.S. President Barack Obama.
Johannesburg — Gbagbo Urged to Abide by Declarations
Source: allafrica.com
Johannesburg — The South African government has urged President Laurent Gbagbo to respect and abide by declarations regional bodies have issued with regard to the second round of elections in Côte d'Ivoire, the international relations department said on Wednesday.
Johannesburg — The South African government has urged President Laurent Gbagbo to respect and abide by declarations regional bodies have issued with regard to the second round of elections in Côte d'Ivoire, the international relations department said on Wednesday.
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