Liberia: CDC’s Koijee, Morlu Risk US Sanction
Oscar Bloh, Chairperson of the Election Coordinating Committee (ECC), of supporting the opposition Unity Party. Koijee claimed that Bloh, who is supposed to be a neutral figure as a civil society practitioner, was coordinating the Unity Party's election efforts. However, Koijee did not provide any evidence to support his claim that Bloh is affiliated with the Unity Party. Oscar Bloh, who is supposed to be neutral, is in the Unity Party war room, coordinating the Unity Party election. It also reassured its commitment to funding the ECC and promoting a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process in Liberia.
Source:Daily Observer
November 11, 2023 09:24 UTC
Biden and Xi to meet in San Francisco for talks on trade, Taiwan, other tough issues
BY AAMER MADHANI AND COLLEEN LONG|WASHINGTON — President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in Northern California for talks on trade, Taiwan and managing fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in the first engagement between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies in nearly a year, Biden administration officials said. The White House has said for weeks that it anticipated Biden and Xi would meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, but negotiations went down to the eve of the gathering, which kicks off Saturday. Two senior Biden administration officials, who earlier briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said that the leaders would meet in the San Francisco Bay area but declined to offer further details because of security concerns. Thousands of protesters are expected to descend on San Francisco during the summit. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met Thursday in San Francisco, the latest in a string of senior-level engagements between the nations in recent months aimed at easing tensions.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 10, 2023 20:40 UTC
Troops rescue 78 captives in Borno, kill 6 terrorists
By Oluyemi Ogunseyin |Troops from the Nigerian Army have allegedly killed six ISWAP terrorists and rescued 78 people held captive in the Gamborun Ngala area of Borno State. It was gathered by Makama that the terrorists were naturalized in an operation conducted by the troops in conjunction with the men of the Civilian Joint Task Force at Gime and Muzuri villages on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Makama further quoted intelligence sources as saying that the troops captured some AK-47 rifles, three dane guns and rescued 78 persons comprising 30 women with 48 children from the enclave of the terrorists. “However, a Hilux Vehicle conveying Civilian Joint Task Force was involved in an Improvised Explosive Device explosion at Gulwa while returning from the operation,” Makama noted. According to the security expert, the recovered weapons, rescued persons, and wounded were evacuated to the troops medical facility.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 10, 2023 20:16 UTC
Liberia: Ruling CDC Accuses Election Coordinating Committee Head of Being in Opposition Unity Party ‘War Room’ But ECC Denies, Describes Circulating Video as Fake
The map of Liberia is displayed in the video with green and blue colors indicating the stronghold of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and the opposition Unity Party. Oscar Bloh, who is supposed to be a neutral man, is in the Unity Party war room. He is now coordinating the Unity Party election, and the way he is doing it is to get people from the National Election Commission to steal the election. Oscar Bloh, was in the ‘war room’ of the Unity Party (UP).” The ECC did not mention the ruling CDC, which firstly released the video. Oscar Bloh.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 10, 2023 14:36 UTC
Liberia: Fired Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Gives Own Account of What Led to His Removal from Government
Fahnbulleh expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the Liberian government and shed light on the circumstances surrounding his departure. According to him, Foreign Minister Kemayah had ordered the police to prevent Ms. Cummings from entering the office. The former Deputy Minister mentioned that Ms. Cummings had accused Minister Kemayah of harassment during his tenure as Liberia’s permanent representative at the United Nations. Fahnbulleh claimed he had received this complaint in September 2020, during his time as Acting Minister, following the resignation of Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar M. Findley in July 2020. Fahnbulleh expressed surprise at the swift action taken by President Weah to relieve him of his duties as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 10, 2023 14:32 UTC
Liberia: The Fear and Disrespect of Independent Media Under Pres. Weah
Over the next five years since the Weah administration took power, it failed on all five of its MCC scorecards. The Weah administration has also refused to pay the Daily Observer for advertising accrued under this administration — y’all know the story! In the grand scheme of things, it is clear that the Weah administration has no respect for independent media. President Weah and his team can rest assured that they are not alone. If President Weah wants to see an “empowered” media, he should realize that neither enmity nor friendship is the way.
Source:Daily Observer
November 10, 2023 12:04 UTC
Liberia: CDC Accuses Election Coordinating Committee Head of Partisanship
Bloh Strongly Supports the Opposition Unity Party, Shares Video as Alleged EvidenceThe ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has accused Cllr. Oscar Bloh, the Chairperson of the Election Coordinating Committee (ECC), of being a supporter of the opposition Unity Party. In the video, the map of Liberia is displayed with green and blue colors indicating the stronghold of the ruling party and the opposition Unity Party. Oscar Bloh, who is supposed to be neutral, is in the Unity Party war room, coordinating the Unity Party election. Oscar Bloh.
Source:Daily Observer
November 10, 2023 08:34 UTC
African First Ladies Brainstorm to Improve Healthcare On Continent
African First Ladies have gathered at the highly anticipated 10th edition of the Merck Foundation, Africa Asia Luminary, which aims to improve healthcare on the continent and beyond. India's expertise in medical research, technology, and pharmaceuticals makes it an ideal host for this gathering of distinguished individuals committed to advancing healthcare in Africa. Our Merck Foundation Alumni are all present here either physically or online to celebrate with us the 6th Anniversary of Merck Foundation. I invite you all to watch our program on our social media. With this thought, we are successfully implementing our Educating Linda program together with my dear sisters, African First Ladies.
Source:Daily Observer
November 10, 2023 08:19 UTC
Ukraine beats back Russian attacks on frontline as rain slows down Putin’s troops
Russian forces were failing to advance against Ukrainian troops as they scaled up their attacks on the eastern town of Avdiivka, senior military officials said. There were major infantry attacks being launched by the Russian forces as they tried to keep equipment intact, said Oleksandr Borodin, press officer for Ukraine’s third separate assault brigade. “Once the ground dries, they will definitely advance,” Mr Barabash said. Ukraine’s General Staff reported that its forces repelled many unsuccessful Russian assaults in widely separated sectors of the frontline. Around 55 combat clashes took place in the past 24 hours, it said in an evening report on Thursday.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 10, 2023 06:35 UTC
Riyadh Economic Conference: Nigeria signs MoU with Saudi Arabia on oil and gas cooperation
By Omono Okonkwo |Nigeria has signed an MoU with Saudi Arabia on oil and gas cooperation. He stated that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the countries signed at the Saudi-Arab-African Economic Conference in Riyadh, is tailored towards specific goals within the oil and gas sector aimed at fostering growth and prosperity in Nigeria’s energy industry. These goals encompass:Enhanced technological exchangeIncreased investment flowStrengthened strategic partnershipThe memorandum outlines these objectives to bolster collaboration and development in Nigeria’s energy domain. Lokpobiri said:“For the purpose of cooperation in our oil and gas sector, we are intensifying our friendly ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based on the principle of equality and mutual benefits. We have, therefore, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective of setting a framework of cooperation between us and with the aim of promoting collaboration and strengthening our partnership in the oil and gas sector for mutual benefit.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 10, 2023 06:35 UTC
UN Chief Says ‘Something Clearly Wrong’ with Israeli Military Operations in Gaza Strip with Thousands of Children Killed
TEHRAN (FNA)- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Wednesday that thousands of children in the Gaza Strip were killed, which he said shows that there is “something clearly wrong in the way that military operations are being done”. “We have in a few days in Gaza, thousands of children killed,” he said. Guterres stressed the need for a humanitarian cease-fire as well as allowing the release of hostages, and allowing for the “massive entrance” of aid into Gaza. Stressing the need to distinguish between Hamas and Palestinians, Guterres said, “If we don’t make that distinction, I think it’s humanity itself that loses meaning”. Read more of this storyVisited 19 times, 19 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 09, 2023 21:00 UTC
Liberia - Mines & Energy Ministry Identifies Victims in Bea Mountain Industrial Accident
press releaseThe Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed an unfortunate incident that resulted in one death and two injuries at the Bea Mountain Mining Company in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County. The Ministry, in a press release issued Wednesday, November 8, said the incident, which occurred at Crosscut 810, was triggered by activities at Crosscut 830, an underground mining site. In a release on Wednesday, the Ministry expressed regret over the incident and extended condolences to the victims' families, particularly Thomas Haines. It clarified that the accident was unrelated to the mining method employed by Bea Mountain Mining Company, which is classified as a Class 'A' mining company. Meanwhile, the latest incident has raised concerns about safety standards and practices within the company, marking another addition to a series of accidents at Bea Mountain.
Source:Daily Observer
November 09, 2023 19:12 UTC
Dismissed Deputy Foreign Minister Fahnbulleh Respond To President Weah Decision To Relieve Him Of His Position
Foreign Minister Kemayah had ordered that cops(police) be called In to prevent Ms. Cummings from entering the office. I did speak directly to the cops and introduced myself as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, whose key duties include the supervision of ALL foreign missions. Said complaint was formally lodged to me in September 2020, as then Acting Minister, following the resignation of then Foreign Minister Gbehzohngar M. Findley in July 2020. So, it did not come much as a surprise to me for President Weah to have wielded his constitutional powers to relieve me of my duties as the Principal Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Henry B. FahnbullehFormer Deputy Minister of Foreign AffairsMinistry of Foreign AffairsRepublic of LiberiaVisited 73 times, 73 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 09, 2023 19:05 UTC
Liberia: Political Parties Trained on Campaign Financing Regulations
Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL) is taking action to address campaign financing violations by providing training for 40 political parties in Monrovia. A recent report released by Integrity Watch Liberia revealed widespread violations of campaign financing, with the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) identified as the main offender. Aidoo commended the participating political parties for their commitment to promoting transparency and accountability during the upcoming election season. Aidoo emphasized that the training would strengthen political institutions and promote compliance with the laws and regulations governing political party finances and reporting requirements. The key objective of training, the organizers said, is to empower political parties with the knowledge and skills needed to adhere to campaign finance regulations and ensure a level playing field in elections.
Source:Daily Observer
November 09, 2023 08:45 UTC
Liberia: There Is No Neutrality or Sitting on the Fence
Jesus made these assertions to show that there's no neutrality in the battle between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Satan. In other words, we can either be for God or against him, for there is no sitting on the fence in the fight between light and darkness. Similarly, in the upcoming presidential runoff election between the Unity Party (UP) and the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), there is and should be no neutrality. We all, as Liberians, are stakeholders in this runoff election and must take a side by participating. We are at a crossroads as a nation, and the runoff election is everybody’s business.
Source:Daily Observer
November 09, 2023 06:52 UTC