Source: allAfrica.com
A women Advocacy group under the banner” Women Against Human Trafficking”(WAHT), has revealed that ongoing voters’ registration in the country has been marred with massive corruption, dishonesty and other negative vices WAHT claimed have the proclivity to negatively impact the conduct of the 2011 General Elections.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Liberia: Defense Lawyers Seek Investigations Into United States Government Cables Released By Wikileaks
Source: CharlesTrial.org
Defense lawyers for former Liberian president Charles Taylor have filed a motion before Special Court for Sierra Leone judges in The Hague seeking an investigation into leaked United States Government (USG) cables by the whistle blowing website WikiLeaks about Mr. Taylor's trial.
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| Mr. Charles Taylor |
Ten Easy But Loaded Questions for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to Ponder In 2011
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| Paul Jackson |
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Liberia: Presidential candidate T.Q. Harris Press Conference
JANUARY 12, 2011
GOOD AFTERNOON:
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PRESS CORP FOR BEING HERE TODAY AND FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TOWARD INFORMING AND EDUCATING THE LIBERIAN PEOPLE ON THE MANY ISSUES THAT ARE CRUCIAL TO THEIR DAILY SURVIVAL. WE LOOK FORWARD TO A CONTINUING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MEDIA IN THIS ENDEAVOR TO REBUILD THE LIVES OF THE LIBERIAN PEOPLE AND RESTORE LIBERIA FULLY TO THE COMITY OF NATIONS.
Liberia: Police Brutality
Source: Public Agenda Liberia
By Fidel Marshall
The Executive Director of the civil society group, Peace Interaction Network, has accused uniformed officers of the Liberia National Police of brutalizing him just a day after he exposed an un-talked about and yet unconfirmed US $53 million dollars deal executed by the government of Liberia and three white American security experts for the protection of President Ellen-Johnson-Sirleaf.
By Fidel Marshall
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| Mr. Emmanuel Gonquoi |
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Liberian Gov’t Spends US $53M For 3 “White SSS Officers”
Source: Public Agenda Liberia
-For Ellen’s Protection
-But Dr. HB Fahnbulleh Describes It “Utter Rubbish, Patently Nonsensical”
“….. others got the same response from me and were convinced. They did not publish the story because they saw the absurdity of the story. Why would U want to publish something that is patently nonsensical. “ Text Message from H.B. Fahnbulleh
Self-preservation, proverbially said, is first law of nature. But self-preservation or protection at the detriment and cost of national coffers could open debates over sincerity and honesty among people who complain of living in perpetual hardship. Of course, as a post-war situation, what Liberia needs most, first is security stability; but brows now have already begun to raise over reports that President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and government did spend US $53 million dollars to contract three white American security experts for a period of six years that covers her first term only. Well, with civil society organizations demanding that government justifies reason for spending such huge amount on just three men when reports are that it cannot adequately cater to the AFL and other security apparatuses; and with government denying that it spent such amount on the three white SSS guys, the debate is left to the public to dichotomize the truth. Samuka V. Konneh Of Our Staff reports.
-For Ellen’s Protection
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| National Security Advisor to President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Dr. H. Boima Fahnbulleh |
“….. others got the same response from me and were convinced. They did not publish the story because they saw the absurdity of the story. Why would U want to publish something that is patently nonsensical. “ Text Message from H.B. Fahnbulleh
Self-preservation, proverbially said, is first law of nature. But self-preservation or protection at the detriment and cost of national coffers could open debates over sincerity and honesty among people who complain of living in perpetual hardship. Of course, as a post-war situation, what Liberia needs most, first is security stability; but brows now have already begun to raise over reports that President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and government did spend US $53 million dollars to contract three white American security experts for a period of six years that covers her first term only. Well, with civil society organizations demanding that government justifies reason for spending such huge amount on just three men when reports are that it cannot adequately cater to the AFL and other security apparatuses; and with government denying that it spent such amount on the three white SSS guys, the debate is left to the public to dichotomize the truth. Samuka V. Konneh Of Our Staff reports.
Libya Recommits to Development Projects in Liberia
Source: allAfrica.com
Monrovia — President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf returned home over the weekend following a two-day visit to Libya where she held discussions with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and high-ranking officials of the Libyan Government.
The two leaders reviewed Libyan-funded projects in Liberia and overall bilateral cooperation between the two countries. They both expressed concern at the slow progress and bureaucratic hurdles in implementing the projects which include the Ducor Palace Hotel, a rubber processing plant, a rice project in Lofa County, and Libyan-donated tractors. The Liberian President also held detailed discussions with the Prime Minister and members of the Libyan Cabinet.
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| Muammar Gaddafi of Libya |
The two leaders reviewed Libyan-funded projects in Liberia and overall bilateral cooperation between the two countries. They both expressed concern at the slow progress and bureaucratic hurdles in implementing the projects which include the Ducor Palace Hotel, a rubber processing plant, a rice project in Lofa County, and Libyan-donated tractors. The Liberian President also held detailed discussions with the Prime Minister and members of the Libyan Cabinet.
Côte d'Ivoire: Malinké tribe attacks Guéré tribe in Duékoué, Man and Danané controlled by pro-Ouattara Forces
Source: allAfrica
"Everyone agrees that the population should not become hostages of Côte d'Ivoire's political problems," UN Humanitarian Coordinator Ndolam Ngokwey told IRIN after returning to Abidjan from a two-day mission to the west with the UN's Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
The mission's main focus was on assessing the needs of thousands of Ivoirians who have abandoned their homes in the face of rising tensions in the west, particularly around the town of Duékoué, the scene of fierce inter-communal clashes earlier this month.
"Everyone agrees that the population should not become hostages of Côte d'Ivoire's political problems," UN Humanitarian Coordinator Ndolam Ngokwey told IRIN after returning to Abidjan from a two-day mission to the west with the UN's Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
The mission's main focus was on assessing the needs of thousands of Ivoirians who have abandoned their homes in the face of rising tensions in the west, particularly around the town of Duékoué, the scene of fierce inter-communal clashes earlier this month.
Number of Ivorian refugees in Liberia tops 25,000 – UN agency
Source:
UN News Centre 11 January 2011 – The United Nations refugee agency said today that there are now some 25,000 Ivorian refugees in neighbouring Liberia, with around 600 people arriving daily after fleeing the post-electoral crisis in their homeland.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has started work on a new camp for refugees in the eastern Liberian town of Bahn which will be able to initially house about 18,000 people.
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| A group of refugees from Côte d'Ivoire waiting to be registered in eastern Liberia |
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has started work on a new camp for refugees in the eastern Liberian town of Bahn which will be able to initially house about 18,000 people.
At least 4 dead following Ivory Coast raid
Source: Yahoo News
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – An Associated Press photographer saw four dead bodies in a neighborhood of Abidjan where security forces loyal to the incumbent leader carried out an early morning raid.
They appeared to have been shot dead. There were also at least two unexploded grenades on the ground.
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| AFP – People look at the body of man killed by gunfire on January 11, 2011 in the Abobo neighborhood of Ivory … |
They appeared to have been shot dead. There were also at least two unexploded grenades on the ground.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Ivory Coast unity cabinet possible, says UN ambassador
Youssoufou Bamba: A unity government can work
Source: BBC
Ivory Coast's ambassador to the UN says a unity government could be possible if incumbent Laurent Gbagbo drops his claim to the presidency.
Source: BBC
Ivory Coast's ambassador to the UN says a unity government could be possible if incumbent Laurent Gbagbo drops his claim to the presidency.
Liberia: The Monrovia City Corporation Benefits From Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation to Tackle Solid Waste in Poor Urban Areas
Source: Liberian Government
The Monrovia City Corporation and the Philanthropy Secretariat conducted a joint press conference at the Monrovia City Hall to announce the launch of a project called Improved Primary Solid Waste Collection in Poor Communities of Monrovia known as the MCC IMPAC Project. This initiative is funded through a commitment of 5 million USD from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) under its Global Program for Inclusive Governance (GPIMG). According to the project document, the MCC will work with community groups and local officials to create a sustainable municipal solid waste management and recycling system. The vision of success for the project states that "Within four and half years, a large proportion of urban poor households in the City of Monrovia would have regular and reliable access to door-to-door waste collection service on a sustainable basis and waste from the city would hauled away in a systematic manner, leaving the city clean".
The Monrovia City Corporation and the Philanthropy Secretariat conducted a joint press conference at the Monrovia City Hall to announce the launch of a project called Improved Primary Solid Waste Collection in Poor Communities of Monrovia known as the MCC IMPAC Project. This initiative is funded through a commitment of 5 million USD from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to the Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) under its Global Program for Inclusive Governance (GPIMG). According to the project document, the MCC will work with community groups and local officials to create a sustainable municipal solid waste management and recycling system. The vision of success for the project states that "Within four and half years, a large proportion of urban poor households in the City of Monrovia would have regular and reliable access to door-to-door waste collection service on a sustainable basis and waste from the city would hauled away in a systematic manner, leaving the city clean".
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Liberia needs to do more to cut resources that could fuel conflicts, UN panel warns
Source: UN News Centre
Liberia, a country once torn asunder by civil war, has made some progress in seeking to cut off the illegal supply of diamonds, timber and other natural resources that have been used to finance wars in West Africa, but more needs to be done, according to a United Nations panel.
Liberia, a country once torn asunder by civil war, has made some progress in seeking to cut off the illegal supply of diamonds, timber and other natural resources that have been used to finance wars in West Africa, but more needs to be done, according to a United Nations panel.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf goes to Libya ..... Gives more citizens land to investors!
By: Emmanuel O. Dweh
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Thursday, January 6, 2010 left Liberia for a one-day visit to Libya. The actual purpose of the President's visit to Muammar Gaddafi of Libya is unknown to the public but according to insider information, reasons behind the visit may include brain storming on Ivory Coast political situation, Foya District Agricultural Project, and the Ducor Palace Hotel Development in Liberia.
Special forces to kidnap Gbagbo .. Gbagbo Expels UK, Canadian Envoys
Source: allAfrica
The government of Côte d'Ivoire's incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo has ordered the expulsion of the British and Canadian ambassadors because they do not recognise ambassadors appointed by Gbagbo. Presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara meanwhile called for a west African sting operation against Gbagbo.
The government of Côte d'Ivoire's incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo has ordered the expulsion of the British and Canadian ambassadors because they do not recognise ambassadors appointed by Gbagbo. Presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara meanwhile called for a west African sting operation against Gbagbo.
Did Prince Johnson Receive Money from Ellen to back off from 2011 Elections?
Source: Heritage
A pro- media organization, the Media United to Enhance Democracy (MUED), has called for an immediate investigation into claims made by the Political Leader of the National Union for Democratic Progress (NUDP) that he received one million as part of a five- million Liberia dollars deal from President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to back off from the 2011 elections. In a press release issued in Monrovia, the Media United to Enhance Democracy observed that the claims made by Senator Prince Johnson recently in Nimba County while addressing his supporters should not be taken for granted, and wants anti- graft institutions in the country to urgently look into the reported bribery scandal allegedly involving the Liberian Leader.
A pro- media organization, the Media United to Enhance Democracy (MUED), has called for an immediate investigation into claims made by the Political Leader of the National Union for Democratic Progress (NUDP) that he received one million as part of a five- million Liberia dollars deal from President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to back off from the 2011 elections. In a press release issued in Monrovia, the Media United to Enhance Democracy observed that the claims made by Senator Prince Johnson recently in Nimba County while addressing his supporters should not be taken for granted, and wants anti- graft institutions in the country to urgently look into the reported bribery scandal allegedly involving the Liberian Leader.
Washington Must Considered Reign Change in Burkina Faso and Liberia
Written by Jackson Zleh Towah
Email: jacksonzlehtowah@yahoo.co.uk
Washington Must Considered Reign Change in Burkina Faso and Liberia for Stability in West Africa.
It may not be the greatest explosive revelations or the best of scenario for the current political problem in West Africa; and may most likely even sounds so bizarre to say that until Washington can reconsider, review it foreign policy, and support a reign change in Burkina Faso and Liberia, the West African sub-region remains vulnerable to instability, illegal arms dealers, and a clear-eyed epic centre for a new breeds of rising Islamic terrorists.
Email: jacksonzlehtowah@yahoo.co.uk
Washington Must Considered Reign Change in Burkina Faso and Liberia for Stability in West Africa.
It may not be the greatest explosive revelations or the best of scenario for the current political problem in West Africa; and may most likely even sounds so bizarre to say that until Washington can reconsider, review it foreign policy, and support a reign change in Burkina Faso and Liberia, the West African sub-region remains vulnerable to instability, illegal arms dealers, and a clear-eyed epic centre for a new breeds of rising Islamic terrorists.
Apply Moderation in Resolving Ivory Coast’s Crisis
Written by Alex Yallah
....Instead of Initiating a Blood Bath.
Some Western and African Leaders have raised the issues that Gbagbo's policies contain a push for disunity, which I think, is a very unfair dissection. If such assertion is true, Gbagbo wouldn't have convinced other Ivoirians who were resistant to be persuaded of his proposed political reformation of the constitutional backings on Ivorian nationality.
....Instead of Initiating a Blood Bath.
Some Western and African Leaders have raised the issues that Gbagbo's policies contain a push for disunity, which I think, is a very unfair dissection. If such assertion is true, Gbagbo wouldn't have convinced other Ivoirians who were resistant to be persuaded of his proposed political reformation of the constitutional backings on Ivorian nationality.
Ghana president questions Ivory Coast military option
BBC News Africa
Ghana's president has said he does not think military force will solve the post-election deadlock in Ivory Coast.
Ghana's president has said he does not think military force will solve the post-election deadlock in Ivory Coast.
We are ready to resist, says Gbagbo party leader
Source: RFI
The head of Cote d’Ivoire’s incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo’s party says that if foreign armies attack, they are ready to fight back. Speaking to RFI, Pascal Affi Nguessan, Gbagbo’s campaign manager and the president of the Ivorian Popular Front, has harsh words for west African countries who considering the use of force against Gbagbo.
“We are ready for all eventualities,” Nguessan said “We are ready to resist, like we did during the civil war in 2002.”
The head of Cote d’Ivoire’s incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo’s party says that if foreign armies attack, they are ready to fight back. Speaking to RFI, Pascal Affi Nguessan, Gbagbo’s campaign manager and the president of the Ivorian Popular Front, has harsh words for west African countries who considering the use of force against Gbagbo.
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| Pascal Affi Nguessan AFP/Erick-Christian Ahounou |
“We are ready for all eventualities,” Nguessan said “We are ready to resist, like we did during the civil war in 2002.”
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