Day: February 12, 2024

Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform of Liberia Raises Concern Over ‘AFL Wives’ Protest

— Cautions Against Misused of Article 3 of the Constitution IPNEWS: The Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform of Liberia (CSHRA-P) says it feels deeply troubled by events of recent days involving the setting up of road blocks by women under the banner of Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) personnel wives impeding the free movements …

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CSO Council Hails Defense Minister Over  Precedence Resignation…Urges Gov’t To Probe Protest

IPNEWS: Amidst the surprised resignation of Defense Minister Retired Major/General Prince C. Johnson, over allegations of unfair treatment, cut in peacekeeping benefits among others, by women under the banner ‘AFL Wives’ Association,  the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has hailed th professionalism of former Minister Johnson terming his resignation as an “honorable decision”.  …

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Liberia: Pres. Boakai Accepts Defense Minister Resignation Amidst Unprecedented Military Protest

IPNEWS: The President of the Republic of Liberia and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has received and accepted a letter of resignation from the recently confirmed Minister of National Defense Mr. Prince C. Johnson. In his letter, the Minister of National Defense outlined his reasons for his action …

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LIBERIA: House of Representatives Convenes Emergency Leadership Meeting to Address AFL Wives’ Protest

IPNEWS: The House of Representatives held an emergency leadership meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024, to address the ongoing and persistent protests by the wives of Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) personnel.  According to a release, the meeting was convened to collaboratively work with the Executive branch to find a resolution to the concerns raised …

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AFL Wives Defy Pres. Boakai’s Mediation Appeals Amidst Armed Forces Day Program Cancellation

—– As AFL Wives Vow Nonstop Until Defense Recall By Taisiah Merfee IPNEWS: The government of Liberia has abruptly cancelled this year’s Armed Forces Day Program due to persistent protest by some woman calling themselves ‘AFL Wives’, contrary to Sunday’s mediation talks held with President Jospeh N. Boakai. Last week, AFL stormed the Liberian Senate …

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LIBERIA: HPX, Liberian Government, and Guma Africa Group Partner to Develop New Multi-user Railway

IPNEWS: Bronwyn Barnes, President and CEO of US Company High Power Exploration Inc (“HPX”) announced today the signing of a letter of intent with the Government of Liberia and the Guma Africa Group Ltd to enter into negotiations to own, design, finance, develop and operate The Liberty Corridor – a brand new multi-user infrastructure corridor …

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Liberia: Sasstown Community Honors House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa

IPNEWS: The Sasstown Community, in collaboration with the Sasstown (Jroa) Statutory District in Grand Kru County, came together on Saturday to honor House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa for his historic election as Speaker of the Republic of Liberia. Speaker Koffa, the first son of Sasstown, has made history by becoming the Speaker and is …

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Liberia: Low-key Armed Forces Day Celebrations Amidst Sustained Protest by AFL Women

—- As President Boakai Calls For Calm IPNEWS: The Executive Mansion says President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., and Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, has directed the observance of the 67th Anniversary of Armed Forces Day will be reduced to a short and low-key activity. A late Sunday statement by the Commander-In-Chief …

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LIBERIA: Karbon-X Leads Global Carbon Offshore Solution

—- Set to Open Biochar manufacturing project in Liberia Shortly IPNEWS: In a groundbreaking move for environmental sustainability and economic revitalization, Karbon-X Project Inc. (OTC PINK:KARX), a leader in carbon offset solutions, has partnered with Revive Terra Corps, a pioneer in ecosystem restoration and sustainable agriculture, to initiate a biochar manufacturing project at a former …

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