New Terrorist Groups Emerging In Africa, AU, ECOWAS Killing Continent – Primate Ayodele
Primate Ayodele warned that the coalition of terrorists will terrorise ECOWAS countries. ‘’AU and ECOWAS are not doing the best, their policies are killing the African continent. ‘’I also want to advise African countries to eliminate visa requirements among themselves to improve the economy of the continent. African leaders must be careful not to see the death of a one-time chairman of the commission. I see a new terrorist group that will shake ECOWAS countries coming up,’’ he said.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 05, 2023 21:31 UTC
NCSCL Boss Reports On Drawbacks of Women’s Political Participation In 2023
Sadly, the results from all the three elections revealed the level of women’s political participation remains dismally low, usually declining. “It therefore follows that addressing gender imbalances and inequality to promote women’s political participation require deliberate actions to assess, analyze, and take actions in order that the structural and institutional barriers to women’s political participation are removed. “Civil Society Organizations especially women led CSOs engaged in training women’s campaigners and we look forward to read their accounts of women’s political participation in this respect. However, the limited capacity of women candidates to resource their campaign operations always sprung out during our engagements at various fora and with several candidates. Samuel Enders makes the case that VAWIE was an issue.”Amid the odds, Madam Pope-Kai also reported some positives which could mean great prospects for women’s political participation.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 04, 2023 21:10 UTC
Liberia: Empowering To Transform -YWCA Jewels Training Center Graduates 204 Women
Liberia’s Vice President remarked that there are not many opportunities that move her spirit and heart like opportunities such as this. When women are empowered, the world is transformed,” Vice President Howard Taylor pointed out. I want all young women like myself to make the most of this golden opportunity to do something for themselves,” Miss Dahn intimated. A member of the YWCA Board, Cecelia Talawally stated: I am inspired by your message today that has put us in gear to continue teaching and mentoring more young women and children. Jewel Howard Taylor, Vice President of the Republic of Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 04, 2023 13:58 UTC
ULAA Files Lawsuit Against Former Board Chair, Dea. Alfred Sieh and President of Central New Jersey Chapter President Over Disruption of General Assembly
President J. Shiwoh Kamara, along with the National Leadership of ULAA, initiated legal action following the disturbance that prevented Liberians in the Americas from voting during the General Assembly. Despite President Kamara’s efforts to restore peace and establish a new election date through legal and constitutional means, the disruption led by Sieh and others stopped these attempts. The lawsuit seeks preliminary injunctions to prevent further actions in ULAA’s name, as well as remedies for the harm caused. President Kamara and ULAA’s legal team, led by Attorney Charles Kwalonue Sunwabe Jr., are pursuing legal avenues to ensure the integrity of ULAA’s democratic processes and uphold the organization’s constitution. Visited 32 times, 20 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 04, 2023 09:50 UTC
Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah leader threatens escalation with Israel as its war with Hamas rages on
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that his powerful militia is already engaged in unprecedented fighting along the Lebanon-Israel border and threatened a further escalation as Israel’s war with Hamas nears the one-month mark. In televised remarks — his first since the Palestinian militants’ deadly Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel — Nasrallah stopped short of announcing that Hezbollah would fully enter the war, a move that would have devastating consequences for both Lebanon and Israel. The United States, Israel’s strongest backer, has warned Hezbollah and its patron Iran against entering the fray and has sent warships to the Mediterranean, a move Nasrallah said “will not scare us.”Hezbollah is prepared for all options, he declared, “and we can resort to them at any time.” The fighting would “not be limited” to the scale seen so far, he added. In recent weeks, Hezbollah has fired rockets across the border daily, mainly hitting military targets in northern Israel, but it has a substantial arsenal capable of hitting anywhere in Israel and thousands of battle-hardened fighters. Read more of this storyVisited 14 times, 14 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 03, 2023 22:20 UTC
Thieves are using ‘new method to steal cars without needing your keys’, experts warn
The increase in more modern cars on the roads over recent years means criminals are now able to target those using keyless technology. The most common method is known as a ‘relay attack’ and involves two criminals working together using an electronic signal relay to intercept a key fob signal, usually when the key fob is within the victim’s home. Thieves can also drive off ‘in seconds’ using a method gaining popularity where they hack of a car’s CAN bus or circuit board to disable locking and alarm systems. Tips to help protect cars include introducing physical barriers like a locked garage or concrete posts on the driveway to help deter criminals. Keys can also be placed in pouches which can easily be bought online and block attempts to clone signals.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 03, 2023 20:58 UTC
Liberia: ALCOP Minus Vice Standard Bearer Endorses Joseph Boakai While CPP without Cummings Poised to Endorse George Weah
However, ALCOP’s vice standard bearer has declared his support for Weah. ALCOP Vice Standard Bearer Endorses CDCOn the other hand, the Vice Standard Bearer of ALCOP, Mr. Matthew V.Z. Darblo, expressed his support for President George Weah in the runoff election during a press conference held in Monrovia. He emphasized that the decision to support President Weah’s re-election was not made unilaterally but was reached after extensive consultations with other executive members of ALCOP. The collective consensus within ALCOP has firmly endorsed President Weah’s re-election, without any political influence or inducement.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 03, 2023 20:35 UTC
Liberia: Nimba County District 8 Rep. Larry P. Younquoi Endorses President Weah’s Re-election Bid
Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – [email protected]Representative Younquoi, who has been a vocal critic of President Weah over the past six years, announced his endorsement on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, in Monrovia. He remarked, “The ruling party played a pivotal role in their political careers and economic success. We acknowledge how President Weah supported our two senators, providing them with homes and farms. If anyone were to oppose the ruling party, it should not be our two senators. Remaining neutral would be ungrateful to the ruling party.”In conclusion, Younquoi credited President Weah for the infrastructure developments in Nimba County, including road construction and improved access to electricity.
Source:Front Page Africa
November 03, 2023 18:53 UTC
Int’l NGO and Solidarity Announce Statement Calling for Ceasing the Acts of Aggression in Israel-Hamas War
The Israel-Hamas war, which began with the launch of thousands of rockets on October 7, has resulted in thousands of deaths and is causing concerns over the possibility that the war could escalate into an international conflict. Several governments and international organizations have called for an end to conflict through official statements. This is HWPL’s third official statement advocating peace, following the statement on the human rights crisis of Myanmar in March 2021 and on Russia-Ukraine War in February 2022. In the statement, HWPL said, “It is the innocent civilians who become the victims in wars, and everyone in the world is witnessing this situation in real time. Failing to stop an unjustified war will result in thousands and tens of thousands of civilian casualties.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 02, 2023 21:59 UTC
CBL Board Of Governors To Maintain Existing Monetary Policy Rate
The Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), proxying for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), met on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 and resolved to maintain the existing monetary policy rate (MPR) of 20% and the reserve requirement ratios of 25% for Liberian dollars (L$) and 10% for United States (US) dollars. The Board’s decisions were made in the wake of the prevailing global economic developments that have trickle-down effects on the domestic economy. The Domestic EconomyLike the global economy, the domestic economy also showed mixed trends during the period under review. The domestic economy grew cumulatively to 4.5% at end-quarter three 2023, induced by increased cement and beverages production, increased electricity generation and increased government services. Total loans and advances, total assets, total deposits, and total capital increased, although credits to the manufacturing and agriculture sectors remain low, coupled with high non-performing loans (NPLs).
Source:GNN Liberia
November 02, 2023 18:57 UTC
USAID, Sweden Sverige Irish Aid, Others Hold Editors’ Forum On Lesson Learned from October 10 Elections
Ahead of the November 14 2023 presidential run-off, international and local organizations including USAID, Sweden Sverige, Irish Aid, UNDP, Local Voices, and Internews today, November 1, 2023 sponsored a daylong Editors’ Forum on Lesson Learned from October 10, 2024 presidential and legislative elections. The USAID Media Activity brought together over 15 editors and media managers at the conference room of Internews in Sinkor, the suburb of Monrovia highlighting Lesson learned during the just ended October 10 Elections with participants expressing their professional observations on the elections. During the daylong discussion, issues that were focused included; Lesson learned: Experience Sharing on Reporting, Before, During and After the October 10 which was handled by Alpha Daffae Senkpeni of Local Voices. Also speaking at the workshop was Carol Doe of ICTDev Professional who spoke of the importance of Using Digital Tools to Protect Contents. For his part, Cllr.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 02, 2023 01:25 UTC
NEC Prepares For November 14 Run-off Election, As Ballot Papers Arrive
Ahead of the November 14, 2023 run-off election between the incumbent President George Weah of the CDC, and Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the opposition UP, the National Elections Commission has announced the arrival of ballot papers in the country via the Roberts International Airport in Margibi County. With this latest report, it is cleared that the commission is now set for the run-off. Visited 30 times, 30 visit(s) today
Source:GNN Liberia
November 01, 2023 18:04 UTC
Liberia: Korean National Protest for Export Mining Permit
The protest aimed to draw attention to the alleged refusal by the ministry to issue a mining export permit to his company, Koss Liberia, Inc. According to Hungchi Choi, the general manager of Koss Liberia Inc., he applied for the export permit on October 11, 2023. However, without the export permit, the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) will not authorize shipment, preventing him from recovering some of his investment. During the protest, Choi held up a placard criticizing the Ministry of Mine as being complicit in mineral smuggling. The protest by the frustrated Korean businessman highlights his plight and challenges the Ministry of Mine and Energy to address his allegations and provide clarity on the status of his export permit application.
Source:Daily Observer
November 01, 2023 17:57 UTC
Ahead November 14 Run-off Election, Women Situation Room Calls On NEC For Voter Civic Education
The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) has called on the National Elections Commission (NEC) to enhance Civic Voter Education ahead of the runoff in order to prevent the astounding number of invalid votes that were reported in the polls on October 10. According to WSR, the inadequacy of civic and voter education before the October 10 polls contributed to the 114,639 invalid votes which represented 5.88% of the total votes. “NEC informed Liberians that first-time voters constituted a little over 20 percent of registered voters — a figure which pointed to the priority of Civic and Voter Education. But the chairperson of NEC, Davidetta Brown-Lansanah, refluted the accussation, saying that there are several reasons for invalid votes. “Secondly, it is important to note that Civic and Voter Education (CVE) is not just with the Election Commission for a brief period of about three months.
Source:GNN Liberia
November 01, 2023 05:47 UTC
Be Patient: It's Normal for Results to Take Time
Despite visible logistical challenges, the National Election Commission (NEC) polling staff, party poll watchers, and security forces were at all the precincts I visited and performed diligently. Many polling stations opened on time at 8:00 a.m. with the requisite number of NEC staff and security present. The NEC staff demonstrated professionalism in most of its dealings that I observed. Observer missions urged candidates, political parties, and voters to be patient for a final result before declaring victory. Therefore, the NEC must announce the results with a geographical count breakdown, which may help minimize mistrust.
Source:Daily Observer
October 31, 2023 20:35 UTC