August 30, 2005
Dear Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf:
Monday, December 27, 2010
Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu writes Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf - A rerun
An Open Letter to Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
By Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu
August 30, 2005
Dear Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf:
August 30, 2005
Dear Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf:
Is President Ellen Johnson of Liberia a war crime suspect at all?? A rerun of Tom Woewiyu side of the story
Source: Public Agenda
“Corruption Under Ellen Is A Divine Curse”
The former Defense Spokesman of the defunct rebel National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) of Charles Taylor has once again opened up, rapping on critical national issues and unleashing yet another barrage of scathing verbal attacks on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, his longtime political pal. After a long telephone conversation with this paper, Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu, spoke from the United States recently in an exclusive interview with Public Agenda. What does he think about the Sirleaf Administration and the future of Liberia? Editor-In-Chief, J. Lyndon Ponnie captured the exiled politician and militarist’s views.
“Corruption Under Ellen Is A Divine Curse”
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| President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf |
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| Tom Woewiyu |
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| Dr. Amos Sawyer |
Ivory Coast general strike fails in Abidjan
Source: BBC News
Residents of Ivory Coast's main city of Abidjan have largely ignored calls for a general strike to force the incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo to cede power.
The BBC's John James says the plan for a "dead city" came a little late in the day and many went into work as normal.
The strike has been more effective in the north of the country where there is more support for Mr Gbagbo's rival Alassane Ouattara, he says.
Mr Gbagbo says November's disputed election was rigged in the north.
But the West African body Ecowas has warned him of possible military intervention if he does not hand over to Mr Ouattara, who has been recognised internationally as the victor.
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| There has been a protest in Abidjan against a West African intervention force |
The BBC's John James says the plan for a "dead city" came a little late in the day and many went into work as normal.
The strike has been more effective in the north of the country where there is more support for Mr Gbagbo's rival Alassane Ouattara, he says.
Mr Gbagbo says November's disputed election was rigged in the north.
But the West African body Ecowas has warned him of possible military intervention if he does not hand over to Mr Ouattara, who has been recognised internationally as the victor.
Violence fears grow in Ivory Coast as Gbagbo stays
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| Strongman Laurent Gbagbo |
Friday, December 24, 2010
Ecowas bloc threatens Ivory Coast's Gbagbo with force
Source: BBC News
The West African regional bloc Ecowas has told incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo to stand down or expect to face "legitimate force".
The statement came at the end of emergency talks on the crisis sparked by a disputed election last month.
The 15-member bloc and other international bodies have recognised his rival Alassane Ouattara as winner.
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| President Laurent Gbagbo |
The West African regional bloc Ecowas has told incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo to stand down or expect to face "legitimate force".
The statement came at the end of emergency talks on the crisis sparked by a disputed election last month.
The 15-member bloc and other international bodies have recognised his rival Alassane Ouattara as winner.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Inside Liberia: Sanitation Now!!!
Written by A O Dualu
I can’t believe that the authority is just beginning to notice that the stench/garbage/piles of feces around Monrovia are “overpowering”, (Re: Daily Observer Article: Stench Overpowers Mary Broh, 11/25/2010).
Laurent Gbagbo denied access to Ivory Coast state funds
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| Mr Gbagbo says the presidential poll was rigged in rebel areas that backed Mr Ouattara |
The bank says only appointed members of Ivory Coast's "legitimate government" will have access to the deposits there.
The BCEAO had been urged to restrict access as it will make it difficult for Mr Gbagbo to pay the military, and increase pressure on him to step down.
Violence since last month's disputed election has left 173 people dead.
UN is blocked from verifying mass graves in Côte d'Ivoire
Source: United Nation Radio
That's what the top United Nations envoy in the country, Y.J. Choi, has said as the political stalemate, caused by the refusal of incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo to step down, continues.
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| Choi Young-Jin |
Armed men have blocked United Nations experts from reaching the reported site of mass graves in Côte d'Ivoire.
That's what the top United Nations envoy in the country, Y.J. Choi, has said as the political stalemate, caused by the refusal of incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo to step down, continues.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Liberia: Most corrupt country on the face of the planet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Source: allAfrica.com
Who's Who in the Corruption Verdict?
The verdict is out, rendered by an internationally acclaimed organization that specializes in documenting corruption around the globe - the German-based Transparency International.
Liberia is the most corrupt state on the face of the earth in the most corrupt region of the world-sub-Saharan Africa.
Who is to blame? Hard to say, but let's start with archaic and useless state socio-economic institutions spanning over decades.
Impunity, the absence of tolerance that resulted into people being shot or jailed for suggesting that their government and its officials were corrupt. Now that it is possible to say so and roam freely, and now that international organizations can come, roam and collect the their findings, the facts are hitting at the country in an ominous way.
Who's Who in the Corruption Verdict?
The verdict is out, rendered by an internationally acclaimed organization that specializes in documenting corruption around the globe - the German-based Transparency International.
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| President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia |
Who is to blame? Hard to say, but let's start with archaic and useless state socio-economic institutions spanning over decades.
Impunity, the absence of tolerance that resulted into people being shot or jailed for suggesting that their government and its officials were corrupt. Now that it is possible to say so and roam freely, and now that international organizations can come, roam and collect the their findings, the facts are hitting at the country in an ominous way.
Liberia: World's Most Corrupt
Source: allAfrica.com
The global corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI), has released its 2010 world corruption barometer, ranking Liberia as the world's most corrupt country with a score of 89%, and listing its Judiciary, Legislature, Education, the Business Sector, public officials as the most corrupt institutions in the country.
The global corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI), has released its 2010 world corruption barometer, ranking Liberia as the world's most corrupt country with a score of 89%, and listing its Judiciary, Legislature, Education, the Business Sector, public officials as the most corrupt institutions in the country.
US eyes bigger UN force in Ivory Coast
By MATTHEW LEE,
Source: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday it is in discussions with France and other countries about expanding the U.N. peacekeeping force in Ivory Coast to quell postelection violence and convince the west African nation's leader to step down.
Source: The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Wednesday it is in discussions with France and other countries about expanding the U.N. peacekeeping force in Ivory Coast to quell postelection violence and convince the west African nation's leader to step down.
Ivory Coast opposition wants Gbagbo gone by force
By MARCO CHOWN OVED,
Source: Associated Press
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – A top opposition figure called Wednesday for the international community to use force to oust Laurent Gbagbo from the presidency after the disputed election, as France urged its citizens to get out amid growing fears of civil war.
The United Nations and other world leaders recognize Alassane Ouattara as the winner of the Nov. 28 runoff vote. His prime minister, Guillaume Soro, urged the U.N., European Union, African Union and others to consider intervening to push Gbagbo out.
Source: Associated Press
The United Nations and other world leaders recognize Alassane Ouattara as the winner of the Nov. 28 runoff vote. His prime minister, Guillaume Soro, urged the U.N., European Union, African Union and others to consider intervening to push Gbagbo out.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ivory Coast crisis: Gbagbo ally warns of UN rebellion
Source: BBC News
An ally of Ivory Coast's incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo has warned UN peacekeepers they could be treated as rebels if they remain in the country after being told to leave.
An ally of Ivory Coast's incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo has warned UN peacekeepers they could be treated as rebels if they remain in the country after being told to leave.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Charles Taylor Return to Liberia A Freed Man
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| Charles Taylor |
Speaking to reporters at the airport Mr. Taylor said, his return to Liberia as a freed man is the fulfillment of a promise made in 2003: “God willing I shall return.” When asked whether he intends to run for president in 2011; Taylor replied: “I'm keeping my options open.”
‘America Not Above International Court’: Liberians on WikiLeaks Cable
By Steve V. Jarvey and Clara K. Mallah
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
In the wake of the controversy engulfing the information leakages that exposed America’s top diplomatic secrets, another vital report has surfaced in the WIKILEAKS dossier centering on the much publicized trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor which has embarrassed the United States as a result of the dubious roles played in Taylor’s arrest, detention and subsequent trial. Front Page Africa has been sampling the views of some Liberians regarding the reports emanating as to whether Mr. Taylor can face trial in America if he is acquitted from The Hague’s proceedings. Even though, some of those whose views were sampled refused for their photographs to be taken, yet others spoke their minds as some preferred Taylor returning to Liberia.
Source: FrontPage Africa
Monrovia -
In the wake of the controversy engulfing the information leakages that exposed America’s top diplomatic secrets, another vital report has surfaced in the WIKILEAKS dossier centering on the much publicized trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor which has embarrassed the United States as a result of the dubious roles played in Taylor’s arrest, detention and subsequent trial. Front Page Africa has been sampling the views of some Liberians regarding the reports emanating as to whether Mr. Taylor can face trial in America if he is acquitted from The Hague’s proceedings. Even though, some of those whose views were sampled refused for their photographs to be taken, yet others spoke their minds as some preferred Taylor returning to Liberia.
Ivory Coast seeks election help from US lawyer
Source: Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Embattled Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo has hired a prominent American lawyer to determine ways to peacefully resolve the postelection crisis in that West African country.
WASHINGTON – Embattled Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo has hired a prominent American lawyer to determine ways to peacefully resolve the postelection crisis in that West African country.
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