Day: February 6, 2023

“Do Your Job Is All I Ask” – Chief Justice Yuoh Tells Judiciary Staffers

Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh  By Jacqueline L. Dennis Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh of the Supreme Court of Liberia on Friday February 3, 2023, called on staffers at that branch of government to do their job. “This is the team for the short time I’m here, do your job is all I asked, but if you are …

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RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE – Its Ripple Effect on World Economy, Including Liberia

Aloysius Uche Ordu, Senior Fellow and Director, Africa Growth Initiative The Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not only having a toil on lives and properties in that part of the world, but its rippling effects are being felt on the global economy, according to Foresight Africa. “Our World has changed remarkably since we launched the …

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CDC Crisis Deepens in Bong – Two Factions Hold Separate Endorsement Programs for Pres. Weah

The media report that the crisis in the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Bong County chapter is switching into a dimension that has the capability to threaten its chances of winning the county in the 2023 presidential elections if not well managed. On Saturday, the crisis took a turn for the worse when Rep. …

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PATEL Picks Bones with Legislature, Threatens Unspecified Action

By Taisiah K. Merfee The Patriotic Entrepreneurs of Liberia (PATEL) has frowned at the Legislature for the poor state of the Liberian business community, asserting that the Legislature is not performing its oversight responsibility to ensure that Liberianization policy is fully implemented to empower Liberian businesses. PATEL, through its President and Chairperson on Trade and …

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MOH Takes Legal Action against Margibi County Health Team

Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah The Ministry of Health through it Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah on Friday February 3, 2023 suspended several Health Workers of the Margibi County Health Team for a leaked audio about them getting kickbacks from vendors. Speaking in a Press Conference at her Congo Town office Dr. Jallah said on February 2, …

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“Dangerous Signals for October Elections”, Rainbow Alliance Describes CDC 1Million Citizens Rally

The Standard Bearer of the Rainbow Alliance, Reginald B. Goodridge, Sr., has described as extremely worrisome the display of para-military force throughout the city of Monrovia during the political rally held by the Coalition for Democratic Change, CDC, on February 4, 2023. Mr. Goodridge noted that the military tactics used by the CDC is an …

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In Swiss War Crimes Trial: Alieu Kosiah Challenges 20-Yr Jail Sentence

Alieu Kosiah, a convicted Liberian warlord is challenging his 20-year-sentence for war crimes. Kosiah told the Swiss Federal Court that the trial had destroyed his life. In 2021 the Swiss court found Kosiah, a former commander of the United Liberation Movement of Liberia (ULIMO), guilty of 21 of 25 counts including murder, rape and recruitment …

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CSO Council Boss Wants More Consultations around Climate Financing Processes

CSO Council boss Loretta Alethea Pope Kai On the heel of the rising need, carbon financing took center stage at the start of a two-day Liberia Forest and Climate Resilience Forum, as the Chairperson of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL), Loretta Alethea Pope Kai says there is a need for more consultations. …

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Lonestar Cell MTN and Give Directly Join Forces to Reduce Poverty in Maryland County

Lonestar Cell MTN partnered with Give Directly to lift over 22,000 impoverished residents in rural Maryland County out of poverty by installing ten cell phone towers to give residents access to network coverage, allowing Give Directly to enroll and financially empower residents. The new cell phone towers linked to the Lonestar Cell MTN network will …

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DIVERSITY, NOT FALSE SOLUTIONS, IS KEY TO ACHIEVING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND RESILIENCE IN AFRICA

As 34 heads of state and 70 ministers return home after three days of ‘food and agriculture delivery compact’ negotiations in Dakar, we reflect on the outcome of the Dakar 2 Summit “Feed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience.” We endorse wholeheartedly the commitment to free Africa from hunger and the shared resolve for Africa to feed itself …

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