US Threatens Visa Restrictions – for Those Responsible for Election-related Violence
More than a dozen African nations are holding presidential and parliamentary elections this year. Washington – Ahead of more than a dozen elections on the continent of Africa this year, the United States says it remains committed to supporting free, fair, inclusive elections. We believe all sides should participate peacefully in the democratic process. We will watch closely the actions of individuals who interfere in the democratic process and will not hesitate to consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for those responsible for election-related violence. Presidential elections are expected in Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Niger, Seychelles, Tanzania and Togo.
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October 09, 2020 05:27 UTC
Liberia: Fallen Representative Munah Pelham-Youngblood Special Aide Wins CDC’s Montserrado County District 9 Primary
The winner of the primary Frank Saah Foko, during the debate told the delegates that as a Special aide to the fallen Representative, he is best suited for the party’s ticket. Monrovia – Frank Saah Foko, a former aide to the fallen Representative Munah Pelham-Youngblood has emerged as the winner from the just-ended Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Montserrado County District#9 primary. Like the previous CDC primaries, the primary committee was headed by CDC Youth Wing Chair and Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee. Also, defeated candidates promised to work collectively with Foko to make sure that the party’s objective of winning the Montserrado County District#9 Representative seat is fulfilled. Based on the working of the fallen Representative, Foko promised to win the District even without the help of the party executives.
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October 09, 2020 05:15 UTC
Liberi: Samson Wiah Wins CDC Primaries In District 2
Monrovia – Ahead of the December 8, 2020, Special Senatorial and Representative by-election across the Country, the ruling Coalition for Democratic has elected Samson Wiah as their candidate in Sinoe County district two by-elections. The decision was made after the holding of a successful process which saw Mr. Wiah winning on white ballot. Wiah earned a Master Degree In Environmental Science and also got a Bachelor Degree in Nursing with Cum laude from the United Methodist University. In 2018 he was the assistant director for expanded programme on immunization and in 2011-2018: Director for Community Health Department, Sinoe County Health Team. He hails from central Jedepo, Jedepo Statutory District and also worked.
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October 09, 2020 05:03 UTC
CSOs: Liberia gradually slipping into Anarchy
Monrovia – Four of Liberia’s leading civil society organizations working on democracy, governance, accountability, and the promotion of rule of law have said that Liberia is gradually turning into anarchy with the level of killings taking place in the country. We fear that the country is gradually slipping into anarchy and therefore call on the government and international community particularly the Embassy of the United States of America, the European Union and other international partners to intervene,”. He said such mysterious deaths are instilling fear in citizens and have the propensity to undermine investors’ confidence in the country. “They tend to undermine democratic gains made over the years through collective efforts by Liberians and development partners. Impunity for economic, financial and other crimes committed has been a long-standing issue in Liberia.
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October 09, 2020 05:03 UTC
Liberia Football Association Rubbishes Claims of Having Political Interest
But in reaction, the Football house said Raji has never registered with the National Elections Commission (NEC) to contest any elections. When and where did I register to contest the elections that only social media is reporting about my false candidacy? “Senator Dillon would have been running with my endorsement on social media had I endorsed him. Have my opponents run out of ideas that they are desperately involving the football association into national politics,” Raji asked. “All my electoral contests have been in football and only football because this is where I have my passion to lead and to serve football,” said Raji.
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October 09, 2020 05:03 UTC
Liberia: BYC II Thrash Congress FC 4-1 In Preseason Friendly
Monrovia – Defending second division champion Barrack Young Controller II registered an easy 4-1 win over Congress FC in their second preseason friendly clash at Blue Field on Wednesday. It was a scaring start of the match for the home side BYC II when Congress got the opener from a penalty kick following a foul by goalkeeper Seliki Kromah on Congress striker. Ten minutes later striker Jestino Jackson cancelled out the visitor’s lead with a close range powerful shot. After the break Edwin Davies, Christian Dougbeh and new boy Shedric Sims scored for Fofana’s men but it was Dugbeh’s goal that was the highlight of the pre-season friendly. Meanwhile, the Blues will face LEAD Monrovia Football Academy on Friday October 9, 2020 at the Blue Field.
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October 09, 2020 04:52 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Announces Series of Protest against NEC Failure to Clean Voter Roll
MONROVIA – The Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) says it would begin a series of protests beginning October 28 in reaction to the Supreme Court’s refusal to instruct the National Elections Commission to clean up the 2017 Voter Roll. “This protest will continue until our demands which include but are not limited to cleaning the Voter Roll, Cancel and properly re-do the fraudulent voter roll update, and other issues of national concern, are addressed,” the CPP stated in a press statement. According to the CPP, it is has begun engaging other political parties, pressure groups, civil society organizations, etc to join the CPP to protect our votes and fight for free, fair and transparent elections. “We call on all Liberians, home and abroad to join this effort and mandate the government and its NEC to implement our demands in order to protect your votes and rescue the country from further decline.”
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October 08, 2020 15:09 UTC
Liberia: Telecom Regulator Slams Operators Orange & Lonestarcell MTN Over Surcharge Hike
The LTA regards this act as illegal price fixing, collusion, and antitrust conspiracy. Under relevant provisions of the Liberia Telecommunications Act of 2007, no ‘Term Services” can be increased without approval of the LTA. The LTA regards this act as illegal price fixing, collusion, and antitrust conspiracy. Under relevant provisions of the Liberia Telecommunications Act of 2007, no ‘Term Services” can be increased without approval of the LTA. The MNOs are hereby given 12 hours to rescind this illegal price increase or face appropriate punitive measures.
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October 08, 2020 14:48 UTC
Liberia: LTA Gives Mobile Operators 12-hour Ultimatum to Rescind Sharp Increase in Voice and Data Charges
MONROVIA – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) says its attention has been drawn to what it termed as “illegal and arbitrary increase in cost of service (voice & data bundles) by both Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange under the pretense of complying with the surcharge order”. According to the LTA, under relevant provisions of the Liberia Telecommunications Act of 2007, no ‘Term Services” can be increased without approval of the LTA. “The New Term of Services” been promoted is far in excess of what is required for implementation of any order and designed for profiteering and political purposes. Liberians woke up Thursday morning to new charges on voice calls and mobile data which doubled previous prices. The Mobile Network Operators are hereby given 12 hours to rescind this illegal price increase or face appropriate punitive measures.
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October 08, 2020 14:48 UTC
Liberia: Why Community Engagement is the Best Measure Against COVID-19
But as the government began to partner with leaders of civil society and trusted NGOs, the country started to overcome the grim crisis. Local organizations stepped up to engage with communities, and because the communities trusted those organizations, they took on the fight. At the same time, civil society organizations set up monitoring mechanisms to track communities’ needs, figuring out where gaps needed to be filled. It should stop the politics, involve public health professionals and give civil society organizations the opportunity to lead. If trusted partners are not at the helm of the response, communities across the country will continue to resist.
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October 08, 2020 11:03 UTC
Liberia: Air France resumes flights between Monrovia and Paris Charles de Gaulle
MONROVIA – Air France will reestablish the route between Monrovia and Paris Charles de Gaulle, which was originally planned to start in April 2020 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 situation. Despite the global health situation, Air France will reestablish the route between Monrovia and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Air France Protect, Air France’s health commitmentAir France reminds customers that surgical masks must be worn on all its flights. About Air FranceSince 1933, Air France has been promoting and highlighting France throughout the world. With an activity divided between passenger transport, cargo transport and aeronautical maintenance, Air France is a major air transport player.
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October 08, 2020 11:03 UTC
Who Sponsors and Regulates U.S. Election Campaigns?
FECA is the only federal instrument that regulates political campaign spending and fund raising. The 1974 Amendment also gave birth to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) that oversees all United States Electoral Process. Krumholz said even though there are laws on campaign money, there are no specified mechanisms in place to provide transparency. “Every funding coming or use on Federal Election Campaign are to be disclosed but the laws are not effective and something needs to be done about that to secure the credibility of election process,” she said. The coronavirus pandemic spread rapidly crossed the globe with the United States being one of the highest hit countries, since 2019.
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October 08, 2020 08:15 UTC
Liberia: Collaborating Political Parties Calls for Int’l Intervention over Justice Youh’s Decision Not to Compel the National Elections Commission to Cleanup Voter Roll
MONROVIA – The Supreme Court, in the view of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), lacks courage, “grievously stricken by a lack of independence”, and is overwhelmed by external political considerations and maneuvers. The CPP’s conclusion is based Associate Justice Sie-A-Nyene Youh’s decision to deny them a Writ of Mandamus intended to compel the National Elections Commission (NEC) to clean up the 2017 Voter Roll. Arguing his case before the Supreme Court at the time, Cllr. Brumskine who was backed by second place Unity Party headed by Joseph Boakai (vice president at the time) also complained of multiple registrations and flaws in the voter roll. As it is, only the Supreme Court can calm this stormy situation,” they stated in the petition.
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October 08, 2020 00:00 UTC
Liberia: Voter Roll Cleanup A Necessity To Avoid Election Chaos
His National Democratic Party of Liberia won large majorities in both houses of the Legislature. THEN IN THE OPPOSITION, the CDC claimed that the election was fraudulently conducted and urged their supporters to boycott the second round. The NEC said at the time, that it was constitutionally bound to follow the statutory election calendar. ALL THIS SUGGEST that the Supreme Court owes it to Liberia to give some ear to the complaints filed by the CPP. NO ONE WANTS to see Liberia plunged into another round of fighting and no one wants to witness another chaotic election aftermath.
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October 07, 2020 23:48 UTC
Liberia Revenue Authority’s Third Death: A Murder or An Accident?
However, Henry Costa revealed that Mr. Fanbutu, while driving on the 72nd Boulevard was chased by men on separate motorbikes with machetes. According to Costa, while on his way home along the 72nd Boulevard, Mr. Fanbutu was chased by men on motorbikes with machetes. Costa showed a video of Mr. Fanbutu bleeding profusely from his head which was being tied with a cloth by some citizens on the scene who rushed to his rescue. Mr. Lama, however, assured that the family of the victim will give the police the chance to conduct the investigation and will avoid preempting the outcome of the probe. “He (Augustine) told me that we should pray,” Madam Peters told Prophetkey.
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October 07, 2020 23:37 UTC