KAKATA, Margibi County – MenEngage Liberia has concluded a youth symposium aimed at galvanizing the participation of men and boys in the elimination of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Liberia and the role of Liberian youth in the maintenance of peace during the Midterm Senatorial Elections. The day-long youth symposium held in Kakata, Margibi County on Wednesdayunder the theme: “Transforming Power to Benefit Humanity” brought together 75 young people from diverse background from Margibi and Montserrado Counties. Konyon stated: “During the period of Covid-19, we have witnessed dramatic increase in the rate of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence particularly rape. So MenEngage Liberia thought to organize this youth symposium with young people from different communities to discuss and find a way forward to firstly promote and protect the rights of women particularly in fighting to eliminate SGBV in Liberia”. About MenEngage LiberiaMenEngage Liberia is a network of 15 Civil Society Organizations including faith-based institutions hosted by the Center for Justice and Peace Studies (CJPS).

In Liberia Revenue Authority Staff Mysterious Deaths: Wife of Deceased to Be Investigated by PolicePolice sources informed FrontPageAfrica that Mrs. Peters is helping the police understand how she got in possession of her husband’s car key before turning it over to the police. Both deceased were employees of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA). Police sources informed FrontPageAfrica that Mrs. Peters is helping the police understand how she got in possession of her husband’s car key before turning it over to the police. She is also said to be the first to have discovered the bodies in the vehicle. She discovered his vehicle and upon opening the door, she saw his lifeless body.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS AND WOULD BE UPDATED AS MORE DETAILS EMERGEMONROVIA – Two employees of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) identified as Albert Peters and Gifty Asmah Lama have been found dead in a vehicle near Cathedral on Broad Street. Mr. Albert Peters left his house Thursday morning along with his wife who serves as the Branch Manager of the LBDI Freeport Branch. He told his wife he was going to see someone around the UBA Bank on Broad Street when they last spoke on Thursday, but did not return home. She discovered his vehicle and upon opening the door, she saw his lifeless body. The cause of death remains unknown, but the Liberia National Police has removed the bodies while the vehicle is still on the scene.

The Government of Liberia (GOL) reacted by calling on the public health workers or risk being replaced at the various places of assignment. President Weah also instructed Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah to solicit applications, through County Health Offices to fill in the gaps creating as a result of the strike. At the offices of the EU, US Embassy and the UN, the striking public health workers held placards with inscriptions: “We Want Drugs and Medical Supplies, Injury to One, Injury to All, We Want Good Working Environment for Health Workers”, among others. We came here to tell you people that health workers can’t breathe; the government is preventing us from breathing. ‘Protest Not the Best Option’ – WeahPresident Weah said protest was not the best option for health workers, because their action to leave work is life-threatening.

The money was sourced following the 2018 County Council Sitting from which US$75,000 was allotted as ‘administrative cost’ for the county leadership. I have done transactions with the county leadership but not with this amount in question,” he said. I didn’t receive a damn from the county leadership in my entity’s name,” he said. “Yes, it’s true that Manston received the money from the county and later withdrew it. In 2019, Superintendent Walker used US$ 4,000 provided by MNG Gold mining company for her personal trip to Ghana.

MONROVIA – Firebrand Montserrado County Representative Yekeh Kolubah has backpedaled over his previous decision taken to leave the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) and the Council of Patriots (COP). But addressing a news conference at his district office in Sinkor on Thursday, October 1, Representative Kolubah rescinded on this previous decisions taken. “It is no surprise that Representative Yekeh Kolubah has recommitted himself to both the CPP and the COP. Representative Yekeh Kolubah always says what is right. This is why Yekeh Kolubah returns to the CDC is a milestone.

MONROVIA – The Government of the Peoples’ Republic of Chinese has promised to launch a Clinical Reference Lab that will cost more than 20 million United States dollars as an addition to the 14th Military Hospital. Speaking during the turning-over ceremony at the 14th Military Hospital, Ambassador Yishang emphasized that the Chinese Government and people sincerely hope to see an era of peace and prosperity in Liberia. The Chinese Ambassador also applauded the professional efforts of the AFL personnel during the lockdown and recognized that AFL has really been keeping professional to protect and serve the people of Liberia. He further assured the Chinese Government through its Ambassador that the supplied will be used for the intended purpose. The batch of medical aid which reflects China’s sincere help to the AFL and the Liberian people included Medical Devices, Laboratory equipment, Emergency Department Equipment, Obstetrics Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Outpatient Equipment.

Gbarnga, Bong County – Dorothy Kwenah Toomann, former executive director of the Development Education Network (DEN-L), is the only woman amongst seven male candidates vying to become senator of Bong County. In her first sit-down interview with FrontPage Africa’s Selma Lomax, Toomann talks about the change she believes Bong County really needs and the uphill journey towards the change. TOOMANN: Dorothy Kwenah Toomann is a daughter of Bong County. If I am elected senator of Bong County simply because of the level of disunity that has enmeshed the caucus. Women in the county need to work to ensure that I am elected senator to represent the voice of women across the county.

MONROVIA – Orange Liberia in association with Orange Foundation made a major donation of medical supplies to the government of Liberia through the Ministry of Health. “With our strong ties to the local communities Orange, in association with Orange Foundation is engaged in standing together with the Liberian people” said Ms. Buchanan. Also present was Deputy Minister of Health for Administration Madam Norwu Howard who thanked Orange Liberia and the Orange Foundation for the generous donation and remarked: “This donation has been made by Orange in association with Orange Foundation to help prepare healthcare workers for responses to emergencies. Orange Liberia has also provided a free online educational portal where students can access thousands of educational materials in various subjects at absolutely no cost. Orange Foundation has a presence in 27 countries and has invested over 19 million euros on various empowerment projects.

“As part of our public benefit mission to empower individuals and to promote economic development, Medici Land Governance is proud to partner with the Liberian Ministry of Justice on COVID-19 recovery initiatives,” – said Ali El Husseini, PhD, CEO of Medici Land Governance. “Medici Land Governance has enhanced our capacity as joint security of the country to perform better. About Medici Land GovernanceMedici Land Governance leverages blockchain and other technologies (such as cryptography, AI and others) to support land governance, titling, and administration with a secure public record of land ownership. With land records stored on the blockchain, land ownership is standardized and can be recognized by local and global economies. Medici Land Governance supports agencies in the digitization of their current records, engendering trust and security in data by diminishing human error and accidental damage to records.

The largest Mandingo Association in America called Federation of Liberian Mandingo Associations in the United States of America, following months of bickering and grueling election campaign season between two formidable camps each having a female Presidential candidate, has elected Ms. Tuma Fofana. Tuma is a humanitarian and Philanthropist with organizations and humanitarian sponsorship in Liberia including Tuma Foundation and Basket of Hope Global for girls and boys. A strong voice and champion for women’s rights, Ms. Fofana became the victor as a result of her over a decade work in the Liberian Mandingo Community both at home and abroad. Nearly 200 accredited delegates voted during the election and overwhelming majority voted Tuma Fofana. Those elected as members of Team Tuma Fofana include brother So Jabateh as Vice President for Administration, Mohamed Koshia -Secretary General, and Mayesa Camara- Treasurer.

Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The event for the first time celebrated as a major event in Liberia, was observed with a grand parade and festival displaying Liberia’s rich cultural, biodiversity and ecotourism values. Arts and crafts were also on display as books authored by Liberians and sculptors of some of the wildlife species and traditional symbols in Liberia were on sale. “Liberia needs investment that can support tourism, and ecotourism specifically, has a great opportunity”, said James Desmond, Co-founder of Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection (LCRP), the country’s first and only sanctuary for orphaned chimps. According to Desmond, through the conservation of the country’s rich biodiversity, especially the wildlife species, ecotourism will boost Liberia’s fledging tourism industry and spur economic growth.

Margibi County – Rev. Alexander B. Collins is an aspirant in the upcoming December 8 senatorial elections that every aspirant in Margibi County are watching as the date draws near. initiated and led the establishment of two Sister City Relationship-Brooklyn Park, Minnesota-Kakata, Margibi County and Isanit City, Minnesota-Unification City, Margibi County. “If You Want Real Change, Then Make Real Change! Let’s make real change to have real change,” he said.

MONROVIA – Citizens United for Constitutional Democracy-CUFCOD, a local pro-democracy and rights advocacy group which specializes in tabulating population perception based constitutional governance and democratic governance issues has released its latest survey which states that 80% of Liberians want double nationality (dual citizenship). Lofa, Margibi, Bassa, Maryland, Sinoe, Bomi, and Grand Cape Mount counties shared the remaining 13% of the research’s questionnaires. “When asked which of the proposals stood as the touchiest, at least 68% of the participants underscored dual citizenship as the most centrally discussed proposal surrounding the impending referendum,” CUFCOD statement indicated. The exercise is anticipated to be carried out in a popular referendum in straight compliance with article 50 of the Liberian constitution. The compilation of this representative survey report was peer reviewed, corroborated, and concluded on September 10, 2020.

President George Weah’s much anticipated Cabinet shakeup will see Information Minister Lenn Eugene Nagbe becomes head of the Liberia Maritime Authority while Commerce Minister Professor Wilson Tarpeh heads to the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). Additionally, the President also appointed Mawine G. Diggs as Minister of Commerce & Industry, replacing Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh, who now heads to the Environmental Protection Agency. Madam Debra Nebo was named as Deputy Minister for Industry. Prince K. Vincent is named Deputy Minister for Operations. Mr. Ledgerhood Julius Rennie leaves the Liberia Broadcasting System as Director General to become the Minister of Information while Estella Liberty -Kemoh becomes the new Director General.