Leading Causes Of Marginalization Of Liberian Women In Public Life
IntroductionIn Liberia, women are vividly seen marginalized in all spheres of political and public life by their male counterparts. Without any doubt, historically women were marginalized not only in society but also within the church and mosques. On the other hand, in Islam, women are seemingly prohibited from being Imams – leading prayers in the mosques. Confining women’s identity to the domestic sphere is one of the barriers to women’s entry into public life. Politics – Politics in Liberia is seen as a no-go-zone for women.
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September 28, 2021 09:11 UTC
Liberia: District 17 Wins Montserrado County District League
Monrovia – Montserrado County District 17 has been crowned champions of the LFA Montserrado County District Tournament. District 17 defeated District 15 in post-match penalties after 90-minutes and extra time of play which ended goalless at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium on sunday September 26, 2021The match was the District 17 second Post-match penalties victory in the tournament after eliminating District 4 in the Semi-final. District 17 reached the final after edging District 4 in a nervy 8-7 penalty shoot out victory after regulation ended scoreless. The trophy is the District 17 first Championship in four separate editions of the Tournament. District # 17 however, walked away with the trophy, medals and L$300,000 as winners.
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September 28, 2021 09:10 UTC
Liberia: Coach Butler Slams Sam Johnson; Says “I Don’t Take Passengers”
Monrovia – The head coach of the national football team of Liberia James Peter Butler has slammed striker Sam Johnson return to the national team of Liberia. When asked about the inclusion of Sam Johnson who is gaining fitness the national team coach said he is looking for players who can play back to back games without problem. “I want young, experienced and energetic players,” Butler maintained. According to Butler he is grateful to Johnoson for his time with the national team but wants players who can play week in week out. The Lone star coach disclosed that he wrote to the club of Johnson about his fitness and with the response he feels the national team captain is far from returning.
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September 28, 2021 09:07 UTC
‘SITUATION UNDER CONTROL’ – Ministry of Agriculture Says Nothing to Fear Amid Report of Mass Death of Chickens, Ducks in Nimba County
‘SITUATION UNDER CONTROL’ – Ministry of Agriculture Says Nothing to Fear Amid Report of Mass Death of Chickens, Ducks in Nimba CountyMONROVIA – Following report of an unprecedented mass death of chickens and ducks in Bahn City, Nimba County, the Ministry of Agriculture says the situation is under control and there is nothing to fear. According to Mr. Farngalo, in 2019, the division developed and validated the Animal Disease Surveillance and Response (ADSR) system. “There are frontline animal health officers assigned at both community and county levels for surveillance,” he said. At the community level, there are Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) that respond to immediate animal health events including notifications. The CAHWs collect and send data to the County Animal Health Surveillance Officers (CAHSOs) at the county level.
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September 28, 2021 08:26 UTC
Liberia Witness: “American Groups Planted Me to Spy on Bility”
“I was planted on Mr. Bility as an inside operative by some American institutions but Bility did not know,” said the witness, codenamed L4 to protect him from retaliation. “I was not employed by Mr. Bility but I worked as a research person for him. In a twist in Friday’s session a defense witness admitted that Dr. White had called him to ask what the witness had told defense lawyers. Contacted by phone Mr. Bility rejected the witnesses’ claims that he had bribed witnesses and been a liaison for the Ulimo rebel group. Mr. Laitinen asked why Dr. White called L4 a good man if Dr. White knew he spoke with Bility?
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September 28, 2021 04:52 UTC
Liberia: New Salon Places Spotlight on Children
MONROVIA – After a search for a child friendly Salon across Monrovia failed, Ora Barclay Keller decided it was time to establish the Le Mirage Kids Salon and Spa. She explained that the dream of establishing a Salon exclusive for children started two years ago when she took her daughter at a famous Salon to get her hair braided. And to make matter worse, some of the conversations that took place in the Salon were not even Kids friendly. “The environments at some of our Salons are not Kids friendly”, she stressed. “Many times we do not have many child friendly spaces around Liberia.
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September 28, 2021 00:45 UTC
ArcelorMittal Liberia concerned about Labor Ministry’s Opinion in matter relating to some former independent contractors
BUCHANAN – ArcelorMittal Liberia (“AML”, “the Company”) is aware of the recent ruling by the Ministry of Labor in Liberia in relation to an ongoing dispute with a group calling itself “Aggrieved Former Contractors” (“Aggrieved Contractors”). The dispute involves claims to entitlements going back in some cases more than ten (10) years. An important part of that agreement, which was fully supported by the Government of Liberia, was that it explicitly excluded contractors, temporary and casual workers from having any legitimate claim. This is what we believe it takes to be the steel company of the future. ArcelorMittal is listed on the stock exchanges of New York (MT), Amsterdam (MT), Paris (MT), Luxembourg (MT) and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia (MTS).
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September 27, 2021 23:15 UTC
Liberian Referees to officiate World Cup Qualifiers After A Decade
Monrovia – A team of Liberians will officiate a World Cup qualifier after more than 10 years. Sam Kortie officiated a 2010 World Cup qualifier when Sierra Leone lost 1-0 to Nigeria at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in Freetown on 7 June 2008. Kortie was assisted by Buster Snyder as assistant referee number one, Augustine Gooding as assistant referee number two and Stanley Konah as fourth official, who were all FIFA-badged officials. Idrissa Kaba, who served as secretary-general of the Liberia Football Association from April 2010 to December 2011, officiated a 2002 World Cup qualifier when Sierra Leone defeated Sao Tomé & Principe 4-0 in Freetown on 22 April 2000. Kaba was assisted by Buster Snyder as assistant referee number #1, Jacob Geetoe as assistant referee number #2 and Spencer Harris as fourth official, who were all FIFA-badged officials.
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September 27, 2021 17:37 UTC
Big Brother Liberia TV Show to Be Broadcast live on AYV-DStv Channel 399
As part of the arrangement, the Chief Executive Officer of the Big Brother Reality TV Show (Liberia), Hon. As part of the arrangement, the Chief Executive Officer of the Big Brother Reality TV Show (Liberia), Hon. Speaking to FrontPage Africa from Sierra Leone, Hon. She said a major aspect of the discussions bordered on getting the TV Reality Show broadcast live on AYV on DStv Channel 399; and this was agreed upon by CEO Anthony Navo Jr. She expressed excitement that all is being arranged for the inaugural Big Brother Liberia Reality TV Show to be broadcast live on DStv. “As I have been saying here in Sierra Leone, the upcoming Reality TV Show is for all Liberians and Liberians should own it and support it as their own.
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September 27, 2021 10:41 UTC
Liberia: Colliding Egos Have Opposition Looking to Unseat George Weah on the Ropes
IT’S BEEN THREE YEARS since four political parties – the All Liberian Party, Liberty Party, Alternative National Congress and the former ruling Unity Party put pen to paper on a political alliance dubbed, the Collaborating Political Parties(CPP). (3) Filing of plan of alliance or coalition…”INDIVIDUALLY AND SEPARATELY, the leaders of all four political parties have spoken of their desire to make the incumbent President Weah a one-term president. It also suggest that a disjointed opposition alliance would stand no chance against the incumbent Weah looking to secure a second term. It may be difficult for a political party including CDC to get this percentage of votes during the first round. The presidential elections in recent years in Liberia have shown that no political party obtained 50% plus 1 in the first round.
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September 27, 2021 10:41 UTC
Liberia: Costa, Yekeh Breakup Tearing up Opposition Collaborating Political Parties
On Friday, Rep. Kolubah accused Costa of receiving money from the government of President George Weah through the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Nathaniel McGill to destabilize the opposition alliance. Kolubah is angry with me because I have been exposing his political leader Alexander Cummings for altering the framework document leaders of CPP signed. And because of his action Mr. Cummings has repeatedly refused to bring the original framework documents.”“I am not on a mission to disintegrate the opposition alliance as Rep. Kolubah claims. According to members of the CPP if leaders confine their disagreements to closed-door meetings, and resolve their differences with a flexible approach, perhaps the opposition alliance would be saved. The aggressive manner in which both Costa and Rep. Kolubah have tackled their disputes in full glare in the media may leave any chances of a rapprochement, they said.
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September 27, 2021 10:41 UTC
Liberia: Exit Dilemma for Opposition Alliance- Why It may Be Too Late for Feuding Parties to Party Ways
At least thirteen political parties challenged Taylor in the ’97 elections, prompting Sirleaf to stress years later in an interview with FrontPageAfrica, the importance of opposition collaboration. “No political party as I see it, based on my political experience will win this election without a coalition. I don’t think any political party can win on its own, given the number of parties. In fact, over the past few weeks, the fight has intensified over allegations of tampering with the Collaborative Framework Document of the four political parties. There should be no one on the defense, we are simply saying let Collaboration have a genuine approved document that represents us.
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September 27, 2021 10:25 UTC
Liberia: The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development Welcomes Amini Kajunju as Chief Operating Officer
MONROVIA – The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amini Kajunju as its Chief Operating Officer. In her role, Ms. Kajunju will support the Executive Director in the establishment and management of the Center’s financial, reporting, and operational processes and systems, as well as the development of its strategic direction and mission. Ms. Kajunju joins the EJS Center from the International University of Grand Bassam (IUGB) Foundation, where she was Executive Director. Executive Director of the EJS Center, Dr. Ophelia Inez Weeks, said of Amini Kajunju’s appointment:“This is an exciting new chapter for the EJS Center, as our efforts to champion women leaders across the African continent continue to grow. Amini’s experience in the not-for-profit sector—both in Africa and the United States—is a perfect fit for the next phase of the Center’s work.”Ms. Amini Kajunju noted:“I am elated to join the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development.
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September 27, 2021 09:56 UTC
Liberia: Satta Sheriff Wins 2021 Goalkeepers Global Award by the Gates Foundation
Recently, she was one of four winners of the 2021 Goalkeepers Global Award by the Gates Foundation. I think the award doesn’t only belong to me, it belongs to the young people of Liberia,” she says. Asked how she feels winning the award, Satta replied: “It’s exciting, but I don’t feel any different, nothing much has changed about me. She said winning the award means a lot for social justice and rights activism in Liberia. “This award is going to impact and support survivors of sexual abuse, and everyone affected by the harsh consequences of human rights violation in Liberia,” she added.
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September 27, 2021 09:00 UTC
Rep. Massaquoi responds to critics who believe opposition is lobbying against the CDC-led Gov't
‘Government Is Lobbying Against Itself’ – Rep. Massaquoi responds to critics who believe opposition is lobbying against the CDC-led Gov’tMONROVIA – Representative Clarence Massaquoi says the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) is lobbying against itself and not the opposition as its being claimed by some members of the ruling establishment. “There is nothing wrong with opposition pointing out the bad things in Liberia. There is nothing wrong with telling the world there is corruption in Liberia. There is nothing wrong with opposition telling the world that there are people in Government earning US$300 but owned over three hundred thousand project. Though Liberia remains a traditional ally of the United States, President Weah has not been extended an official invitation to visit the White House since he came to power.
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September 27, 2021 08:48 UTC