Liberia: Deputy Speaker Prince Moye Admits to Being Aware that the Unity Party Couldn’t Win the 2017 Presidential Elections
Gbarnga, Bong County – Deputy House Speaker Prince Moye has admitted he knew the standard bearer of Unity Party Joseph Boakai couldn’t win the 2017 presidential elections because of the disenchantments expressed by Liberians during campaign activities. “When the Unity Party served 12 years and we could see that on their faces during the campaign. I knew that Joseph Boakai couldn’t win but we had to spend the money. We gave women groups LD$200,000 but it couldn’t influence anything because people said they were tired with Unity Party,” Moye said. Arthur Kollie, a resident of Gbarnga and partisan of Unity Party, described Moye as “insincere political character” whose support for Unity Party is questionable based on his silence on critical national issues.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 07:41 UTC
Israel’s MASHAV Supports Liberia With Covid 19 Relief Items
The communication furthered that the Ministry of Health, received majority of the PPE`s and has distributed the items among various health institutions and hospitals. The health services received from MASHAV 8,000 N-95 face masks, 80 Thermometers and hundreds medical gowns. This, in addition to the sewing machines and hair products donated to 30 young Liberian single mothers. The State of Israel shares a very strong cooperation with the State of Liberia, which dates back to the early 1950s. In March 2019, Israel and Liberia agreed to enhance their collaboration, based on the principles of the national development plan of Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 07:30 UTC
Liberia: Demanding Stronger, Tougher System to Fight Rape But Not Capital Punishment
Her Voice says in order to fight sexual and gender-based violence particularly rape, the system needs to be strengthened beginning with empowering of the Liberian National Police to speedily and properly investigate reports of rape cases, charge the alleged perpetrators and send them to Court. Her Voice also wants the rape law amended to have strict lifetime imprisonment sentence for adult perpetrators who rape children that are less than eleven years old. Although rape in general is cruel, the impact of rape on minors is so grave, and the sentence for adults who rape minors should be hasher. The Human rights organization says a well-structured, strong and strengthened system can more effectively fight rape and other sexual related offenses than a capital punishment. According to the group, Capital punishment is prohibited by several international protocols and conventions to which Liberia is a signatory, and execution of death penalties could send bad signals of the country to the international community.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 07:29 UTC
Liberia: Determined Girls FC Unveil Three New Players
Monrovia – The Liberia Football Association Women’s League Club, Determine Girls FC have unveiled two new defenders and a striker to their list for the upcoming LFA national league. Stewart and Flomo joined Determine Girls FC from Senior Professional FC and Blanco FC respectively and are earmarked to play key defensive roles at the club. Stewart a center-back who has lots of experience will be looking to continue her career at Determine Girls FC after a long spell with Professional Sisters FC. The Liberian female national team Centre-back told the media she is delighted to join Determine Girls FC. “It is a very good feeling to be a Determine Girls FC player.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 07:18 UTC
Liberia: SWAL Gets Financial Boost From LFA and Two EC Members
Liberia: SWAL Gets Financial Boost From LFA and Two EC MembersMonrovia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia(SWAL) has received a huge financial boost from the Liberia Football Association. After receiving the check from the LFA SWAL President Kolubah Zayzay said the relief funds came at the right time. His statement was also buttressed by LFA’s VPO Wilmot Smith who encouraged SWAL members to remain focus and unite for the common good of the Association. He, however, stressed the need for accountability and transparency in promoting the welfare of SWAL members and sports at large. In a happy mood SWAL President, Kolubah Zayzay lauded the efforts of the two officials of the LFA.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 07:18 UTC
FC Kemokai Football Club President on the Formation and Dedication to Development of Young Talents
Monrovia – Andrew Kemokai is all about youth development. The founder and President of FC Kemokai, one of the registered third division teams under the Liberia Football Association (LFA) New Kru Town Sub-Committee league, says there are a lot of youths with the talent and passion for football who are lacking support to enhance their careers. The team played in the 2019/2020 LFA national league before the league was called off due to the outbreak of the COVID 19. Nevertheless Kemokai explains the team is determine to develop its youths. Five of the young talents trained so far have been scouted for the Monrovia Football Academy (MFA) after justifying their talents under the watchful eyes of officials of that academy technical staff.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 07:07 UTC
Dr. Liam Fox MP Pledges Half His Senior Team Will Be Women If He Is The next Director-General of the WTO
Dr. Liam Fox MP Pledges Half His Senior Team Will Be Women If He Is The next Director-General of the WTOFormer UK International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox says the World Trade Organization needs ‘more input for women, by women’THE UNITED KINGDOM – When most people think of trade they probably don’t immediately leap to gender as a key issue. Yet, in many parts of our world, women are excluded not just from the professions, but often the world of work itself. I, and many others, have often recited the fact a rules-based system to govern world trade has helped to lift over 1bn people out of extreme poverty over the last 30 years. In developed economies, rising protectionism will see prices rise for consumers. As to attracting more women into the architecture of trade, we need to make changes at all levels.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 06:56 UTC
Please Stop Disrespecting Those Peaceful Liberians Out There Protesting Against Rape
Weah,Your blatant, deliberate and conscious refusal to even speak with the organizers shows that you really do not care about the alarming rate of rape cases in the country. But it doesn’t only stop there, your refusal to accept the petition in person as demanded by the peaceful protesters, some of whom are babies, clearly shows that your administration has got no intent of putting into place measures to curtail this menace that has engulfed our country. I’ve heard that the protesters will come out again tomorrow, please show some respect to them and the rest of the millions of Liberians who are supporting this cause by going out there to receive the petition in person. STOP LISTENING TO THOSE GIVING YOU BAD PIECES OF ADIVICE. Regards,Mo AliPeaceful Citizen
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 06:56 UTC
Senatorial Aspirant Breaks Ground For Cestos Street Pavement
MONROVIA – A citizen seeking to represent the people of River Cess at the Liberian Senate will this Saturday break ground for the concrete pavement of Cestos City’s main street. A release from the office of Mr. Tequah says the sketch of the road to experience pavement is the airfield-Cestos city hall corridor. According to him the Cestos road is among several other roads to be paved by him this year. We will connect other major towns in River Cess”. It’s being speculated that Mr. Tequah is placed in the race to sabotage the election of Wellington Geevon-Smith.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 28, 2020 05:48 UTC
Liberia: Finding A Lasting Solution To A Creeping Nightmare “Rape”
The Editor“Say No to Rape” “Her No Is No!” These are campaign slogans that have been around for decades. Despite tireless efforts by stakeholders, rape remains one of the most frequently reported crimes in Liberia today, with cases growing at an exponential rate. It is embedded in our culture for which the need for holistic action to root it out is urgent. The world has watched thousands of protests against rape and sexual violence, yet the problem remains prevalent among us today. Despite significant efforts made by the past administration, just after two years of a new administration, rape is creeping back to become an even moe daily evil.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 27, 2020 20:26 UTC
Liberia: Top LURD Rebel Frontline Commander Arrested In London For War Crimes
Monrovia – Jankuba Fofana, a former fighter and a frontline commander for the Liberia United for Reconciliation and Democracy, has been arrested in London. The LURD) was a rebel group was active from 1999 until the resignation of Charles Taylor ended the second Liberian war in 2003. While the group formally dissolved after the war, the interpersonal linkages of the civil war era remain a key force in internal Liberian politics. The group’s only stated political purpose during the civil war that followed its rebellion against President Charles Taylor was to force him out of office. Fofana was a major player in the civil war and was at the center of ceasefire talks between Taylor’s forces and LURD at the height of the civil war.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 27, 2020 18:56 UTC
‘They Had to Protest’ – EJS Shows Solidarity with Anti-Rape Protestors
Former President Sirleaf told reporters who followed her into her residence that she could not sit and watch the women from her compound without showing solidarity for an issue that has always been of national concern. MONROVIA – Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf who showed up among anti-rape protestors Thursday afternoon says the frequency of the rape in Liberia needed action as such, there was the need for protest. Thursday marked the third day of protest as the campaigners have been seeking the attention of President George Weah since Tuesday when the protest began. The protestors have been bent on not delivering their petition statement to any official of government besides the President who prides himself as the feminist-in-chief. Most of the protestors were forced by the Police to stop at the Fish Market field opposite the residence of the former President.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 27, 2020 13:18 UTC
Liberia: Day Three of Rape Protest off to Rocky Start as Police Stage Blockade
Monrovia – Women protesting the rising wave of rape cases in Liberia were greeted to stern resistance by officers of the Liberia National Police early Thursday morning. “They just assaulted us, saying that nobody is gathering and instructing us to go home,” said Facia Harris. Madam Simpson explained: “Just for peacefully assembling, they are saying we are making Liberia ugly. There have been hundreds of rape cases across the country and the numbers keep climbing exponentially,” the petitioners lamented. The City Mayor has, however, denied being associated with the disruption of the protest, noting that he is a supporter of the protest against rape.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 27, 2020 08:48 UTC
A Plea to President Weah: Stop Disrespecting Rape Protesters
Weah,Please stop disrespecting those peaceful Liberians out there protesting against rape. Your blatant, deliberate and conscious refusal to even speak with the organizers shows that you really do not care about the alarming rate of rape cases in the country. But it doesn’t only stop there, your refusal to accept the petition in person as demanded by the peaceful protesters, some of whom are babies, clearly shows that your administration has got no intent of putting into place measures to curtail this menace that has engulfed our country. I’ve heard that the protesters will come out again tomorrow, please show some respect to them and the rest of the millions of Liberians who are supporting this cause by going out there to receive the petition in person. STOP LISTENING TO THOSE GIVING YOU BAD PIECES OF ADIVICE.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 27, 2020 07:41 UTC
Liberia: Day-Two of Anti-Rape Protest Ends Chaotic as Protestors Accuse Mayor of Monrovia of Violent Disruption
The City Mayor has, however, denied being associated with the disruption of the protest, noting that he is a supporter of the protest against rape. Nonsense!” – Francis Munibah, ProtestorThe three vehicles were seen being escorted by some men known to be associated with Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee. Mayor Koijee is the chairman of the ruling party youth league. They were chased by the police into the community and then on the beach behind the Pan African Plaza opposite the Monrovia City Hall. He insisted that Mayor Koijee does not support violence and he would subsequently call on the Liberia National Police (LNP) to investigate the disruption of the protest.
Source:Front Page Africa
August 27, 2020 00:11 UTC