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| President Alassane Ouattara |
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".
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".
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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| AMBASSADOR WINSTON TUBMAN |
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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| Source: Allafrica.com |
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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| Operation We Care for Liberia President Bernard Gbayee Goah |
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| Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf |
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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| Osama bin Laden |
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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| Bin Laden was top of the US "most wanted" list |
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.
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