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Liberia: Public Works Minister Admitted to Surgery At JFK
By Joaquin M. Sendolo Public Works Minister Mabutu Vlah Nyenpan was last evening rushed to the John F. Kennedy Medical Centre following a collapse which, sources told the Daily Observer, rendered him unconscious. According to our source, Minister Nyenpan's condition required immediate surgical attention.
Liberia: President Weah Nominates Amb. Kemayah Minister of Foreign Affairs
Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., Liberia's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations President George M. Weah, has nominated Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liberia. According to a release from the executive Mansion, the nomination made on Thursday, September 3, 2020, is subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. Amb.
Liberia: COP Suspends Youth Wing Chairman, Eight Others
By William Q. Harmon What appears to be a politically and financially induced decision taken by some members of the Council of Patriots (COP) Youth Wing, has backfired as the national leadership of the pressure group has begun taking drastic actions against those involved.
Liberia: Petitioned CDC Stalwart Urges Representative Fallah to Abandon Senatorial Race
By David A. Yates A stalwart of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change, Atty. Phil Tarpeh Dixon, who recently resigned from the Ministry of Labor as Deputy Minister for Manpower Planning and Human Resource Development, has thrown his hat in the December 8 senatorial race in Montserrado County, calling on his party's endorsed candidate, Representative Thomas P. Fallah, to back off from the race.
Liberia: Sen. Coleman's Challenger Surfaces
By Joaquin M. Sendolo The threats to incumbent Senators for reelection in the impending mid-term election in Liberia are nothing to underestimate as aspirants continue to surface.
Liberia: U.S.$2.5 Million 'Stealing Case' Commences
Two banking institutions, Ecobank-Liberia and the Afriland First Bank, whose facilities were allegedly used by two Czech Republic brothers, Pavel and Martin Miloschewsky to transfer US$2,495,109 through Senate Secretary Nanborlor Singbeh for investment purposes to the banks, on Monday, August 31, appeared at Criminal Court 'C' for the commencement of the case.
Liberia: Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey Appointed Lecturer At London School of Economics
By William Q. Harmon Prominent Liberian academic, activist and author, Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, has been named Assistant Professor for International Social and Public Policy at the globally renowned London School of Economic and Political Science (LSE). An excited Dr. Pailey announced her preferment on social media early Tuesday morning while applauding those who helped to make her dream a reality.
Liberia: Nimba SDF Woes - Advocacy Groups Call for Forensic Audit
By Ishmael F. Menkor Nimba County has in recent days received about US$1.55 million from ArcelorMittal through the Government of Liberia for social development funds after three or more years of delay. The money came through the advocacy role of District #5 Representative Samuel Kogar, and the county still has not less than US$4 million with the government to disburse in its account. This money began coming to the county since 2011 with some used to purchase earth moving equipment for feeder roads.
Liberia: Weah Defends Decision to Reject Anti-Rape Petition
... As gov't develop a roadmap to punish rapists President M. George has defended his decision not to personally receive the anti-rape protesters' petition during their three-day protest last week, stressing that it was the protesters that never wanted him to get their message heard. The protesters had refused earlier to present their petition to Gender Minister Williametta Saydee-Tarr and her deputy Mamensie Kabba based on mistrust.
Liberia: 'Resurgent Calls for Death Penalty in Liberia - Frail Criminal Justice System and Human Rights Implications'
The upsurge of reported cases of rape, especially statutory rape has seen thunderous calls for the enforcement of the capital punishment. These calls continue to resonate from political leaders, civil society activists, religious leaders and the general public.
Liberia: The Night Now Awaits the Dawn!
"The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges." Martin Luther King, Jr. Sad to say but, President Weah has missed the boat, a golden opportunity to address the concerns of his people for JUSTICE.
Liberia: FeJAL Wants President Weah Apologize to Protesters
By Hannah N. Geterminah The Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) has expressed disappointment in the government of Liberia for deploying members of joint securities officers to brutalize peaceful protestors on the third day of the nationwide anti-rape protest.
Liberia: The State is Officially At War With Liberia's Women, and It Will Lose.
We watched with anguish and dismay yesterday, as a reportedly premeditated assault on peaceful protesters ensued at what should have been the close of a three-day demonstration. Liberian women, stopped from marching to their planned destination for the Stop Rape Protest, were being beaten and dragged into police vans just because they were standing up for their own survival.
Liberia: More High School Seniors Returning Pregnant
By William Q. Harmon Education stakeholders decry this as a key impact of Schools being shutdown amid COVID-19 Education Minister, Professor Ansu Sonii, along with other stakeholders, has expressed distressing emotions over the impact of the Coronavirus on students across the country.
Liberia: 'Herbalist Tamba's Presence is Like Fool's Gold'
By Leroy M. Sonpon, III -- Rep. Koffa Differs with Senator Coleman on Primitive Method of Criminal Justice A member of the Grand Kru County Legislative Caucus, Rep. J. Fonati Koffa of District #2, has provided a dissenting opinion, differing with the Caucus Chairman, Sen. Peter Coleman, that the Caucus supports traditional herbalist Tamba Bundoo to cleanse Chenakaleh, Picnicess through 'primitive method' as a means of rendering justice for alleged witchcraft activities.
Liberia: Gender Minister, Nobel Laureate in War of Words
By David S. Menjor - Chastised by Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee (right) over the state security's acts of brutality against anti-rape protesters in Monrovia last week, Gender Minister Williametta Piso Saydee-Tarr (left) claims Gbowee did it for political reasons. ...
Liberia: Double Shame On the Gender Minister
Disgusted is what we are at this point. Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Piso Saydee Tarr finally spoke from her lofty platform Friday, on the heels of the peaceful protest against rape. But it was not to decry the sexual abuse of women, girls and boys. It was not to commend campaigners for their peaceful and constructive engagement. It was not to pledge her support, or report to them her own efforts towards their objectives.
South Africa: Incidences of Gender Based Violence Horrify Committee
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, said it is horrified by the incidences of gender-based-violence (GBV) that have been reported as the women's month draws to the end. The committee has over the last weekend, interacted with various political parties and the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) on the incidences of GBV. Also, the committee visited a 64-year-old, Ms Khabonina Mkhonza, who was allegedly assaulted by her employer's son.
Liberia: Joint Statement By the European Union Delegation and the Heads of Mission of France, Germany, Ireland and Sweden in Monrovia On the Importance of Combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
The European Union Delegation and the Embassies of its Member States resident in Liberia - Germany, France, Ireland and Sweden - issue the following statement: The EU shares the deep concern expressed by the Government and people of Liberia regarding the alarming rates of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the country. The EU takes note of the recent, deep public engagement on this important issue, including demonstrations on the streets of Monrovia.
Liberia: Speaker Chambers Assures Protesters of Addressing Anti-Rape Petition
House Speaker Bhofal Chambers has assured protesters against rape that members of the 54th Legislature, seeing the urgency and quick need for addressing the issue, will soon bring the petition on the floor of the plenary to address it promptly and appropriately.
Liberia: Pres. Weah Applauds Anti-Rape Protesters
... but Deplores 'Infiltrators' with Political Motives The President of Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, has applauded organizers of anti-rape protests taking place in the country and called for collective and constructive engagement in tackling the pandemic. "Personally, I am concerned about rape. My government is very concerned," the President said Thursday, August 27, 2020, in an exclusive interview with the public broadcaster, the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS).
Liberia: Rape Survivor Cautions Against Compromise
By Hannah N. Geterminah The anti-rape protesters were seen holding the pictures of other young girls who has lost their lives as a result of rape, but the weak justice system has not heeded their plight. A 26-year old rape survivor joining hundreds of anti-rape protesters in Monrovia has called on families and the public in general not to compromise rape cases.
Africa: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina Re-Elected As AfDB President
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has been re-elected to serve a second fiveyear term as President of the African Development Bank Group on Thursday, August 27, 2020 by the Board of Governors of the Bank. A globally renowned development economist and a World Food Prize Laureate and Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has distinguished himself in driving a bold agenda to reform the Bank and accelerate Africa's development. He was first elected as President of the Bank on May 28, 2015.
South Africa: DA Calls On Speaker to Investigate ANC's Disregard for Women's Parliament
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thandi Modise, to investigate the ANC's complete disregard for the rules of Parliament during the annual Women's Parliament today. During today's sitting some ANC members present in the National Assembly were dressed in their party regalia.
South Africa: 2020 Women's Parliament Is a Platform for Solution-Finding, Says NCOP Deputy Chairperson
Parliament today held a hybrid 2020 Women's Parliament with the theme "Generation Equality: Advancing our collective efforts to end gender-based violence and femicide". Delivering opening remarks, the Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Ms Sylvia Lucas stated that this parliament serves as a strategic platform for leaders to share ideas, engage constructively and come up with solutions on gender-based-violence (GBV).
Gambia: 35 New Covid-19 Cases Registered With Zero Death
The country has registered 35 new coronavirus confirmed cases with no death, bringing the total of country's infections 2,743. According to the national situation report, this represents a 19.7% test positivity rate (35 out of 178 total tests performed). The median age of the new cases is 33 years (range: 3 to 94 years). The report further added that 178 new laboratory test results received from MRCG and NPHL. Of these,19 (9 repeat and 10 new) tests returned indeterminant.
Africa: Global Partnership On Marine Litter
Marine litter is waste created by humans which is discharged in coastal or marine environments. An average of 8 million tonnes of plastic enters the ocean each year, impacting economies, ecosystems and human health. The Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) is a multi-stakeholder partnership that brings together all actors working to prevent marine litter and microplastics.
Angola: Women Promotion Wants Gender Equality Budget
Luanda — Ministry of Social Action, Family and Women Promotion (MASFAMU) has proposed budget allocation for the execution of gender equality programmes. The proposal was put forward by the incumbent minister, Faustina Fernandes Inglês de Almeida Alves, during online round table on " gender-sensitive budget" on Thursday. The minister said the intention is to bring in Gender Marker System for budget programmes to be introduced in the Integrated System of the State Finance Management.
Kenya: Mandera Governor Denies Bias Claims in Wards Funding
Mandera Governor Ali Roba has denied claims that his administration has been selective in initiating development projects in the county's wards. This comes a few days after a local MCA accused the county government of not allocating funds for development in his ward. In a statement signed by the county Chief of Staff David Ohito, the governor disagrees with Morothile MCA Abdullahi Yunis Guliye's claims on the development record since 2014.
Africa: NEPAD - AU Peer Review Ongoing Despite Covid-19 Challenges
Abuja — The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa's Development/African Peer Review Mechanism (AUDA-NEPAD/APRM) second peer review is ongoing despite the restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Co-ordinator/CEO NEPAD Nigeria, Ms Gloria Akobundu, disclosed this yesterday during a press briefing at the AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria Headquarters, Abuja.
Mauritius: MV Wakashio - Environmental Monitoring of Terrestrial and Marine Resources
A continuous environmental monitoring of terrestrial and marine resources is being maintained by the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change and key stakeholders following the grounding of MV Wakashio at Pointe d'Esny and the resulting oil spill in the region. This exercise comprises the monitoring of coastal water quality, sediments, air quality as well as an ecosystem survey for the benefit of the local population.
Kenya: Matiangi Seeks Broadened Cooperation With Clerics to Remedy Surging Gender-Based Violence
Nyeri — The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government on Friday announced a plan to deepen partnerships with faith-based institutions and its leaders to address an increase in cases of gender-based violence and crimes. The surge in gender-based violence has been linked to the COVID-19 pandemic with actors in the justice sector reporting the highest occurrence in March, April and June, during the enforcement of movement restrictions.
Kenya: The Many Ways Kenya Proves It Hates Women
There is no other way to put this, other than to say it. Kenya hates women. And while this seems like a broad, general statement, it is only so because it's true. And it is not just adult women, but also girls. How do I know this, you ask? There are a number of ways to tell. For one thing, every time something is suggested to help girls, or women, someone else shuts it down. There are literally hundreds of examples of this, everywhere.
Rwanda: Rca Unveils Rwf16bn Plan to Bolster Coops' Performance
Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA) has launched a five-year strategic plan that is intended to increase the productivity of cooperatives through need-based trainings to build their capacity as well as scale up their uptake of ICT among others.
Nigeria: Buhari, Boko Haram and Nigeria's Federal Republic of Insecurity
Chido Nwangwu writes that President Muhammadu Buhari may have failed in his foremost duty of securing the safety of Nigerians. On Wednesday, August 5, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari, a retired army General, to all intents, conceded that his government fell short of what Nigerians deserved in the critical arena of security. I commend Buhari's honest admission and dedicated willingness to reposition in order to tackle the high level of insecurity in Nigeria.
Nigeria: The Challenge of Humanitarian Management
The ministry needs help to get along. But issues of transparency should be addressed To mark this year's World Humanitarian Day, the minister of humanitarian affairs, disaster management and social development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq, hosted a virtual press conference during which she restated Nigeria's commitment to ensuring a coordinated approach to humanitarian response.
Liberia: Judge's Ruling Dumps Ex-Speaker's Claim of Innocence
By Joaquin M. Sendolo In a precedent-setting ruling, Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay of Criminal Court 'C' has rubbished former House Speaker Emmanuel Nuquay's claim of innocence that he had no information on the printing of the controversial L$10 billion banknotes by members of the board of governors of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL).
Nigeria: We're Ready for Long Lower Crude Oil Price - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the progressive decline in oil revenue occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic has made it imperative for Nigeria to pursue the development of non-oil economy and diversification of revenue sources. President Buhari while speaking during the 6th triennial national delegates conference of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) also said that Nigeria was bracing up for a possible longer lower price era.
Nigeria: Zulum Worries Over Prostitution, Criminalities in IDPs' Camps
Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has lamented the alarming rate of prostitution and other criminalities going on in the internally displaced persons' (IDPs) camps in the state. The governor raised the alarm when a delegation of Senate Committee on Special Duties led by its chairman, Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf, paid him a courtesy call in Maiduguri.
Tanzania: Bring to Book Mollel Murder Suspect - Police
THE Commissioner Police of Operations and Training of the Tanzania Police Force, Liberatus Sabas, has ordered for immediate arrest of all people suspected to have murdered a Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) cadre, Braiton Mollel. Mr Mollel, who was CCM youth wing (UVCCM) was attacked and killed by a group of youth who are alleged to have been supporters of the Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema).
Tanzania: Observe Ethics for Elections, Vying MPs Reminded
ENDORSED parliamentary candidates in Tarime Rural Constituency in Mara region have been strongly warned against violating codes of ethics during the campaign period. Taking the stance, Tarime Rural Constituency Returning Officer, Apoo Castro Tindwa after shortly naming the candidates as Mwita Waitara (CCM), John Heche (CHADEMA) and Charles Mwera said: "The contesters have signed ethics' forms and they should adhere to them.
Nigeria: Edo 2020 - We Will Ensure Free, Credible, Transparent Poll - INEC Chairman
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmud Yakubu, has promised that the commission would ensure the coming election in Edo state was credible, in line with best electoral practices. He pledged this commitment during a meeting with members of the Interagency Consultative Committee on Election Security held in Benin the state capital. He expressed concerns over reports of violence and attacks by suspected hoodlums among rival political parties.
West Africa: Ghana, Abide By ECOWAS Protocol
The federal government, last week, threatened to sue the Ghanaian government at the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) if the country was found to have breached the sub-region's protocol of free movement of people from member states. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, disclosed this while hosting a delegation of the Progressive Ambassadors of Nigeria (PAN) led by its President, Mr Jasper Emenike.
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Prince Moye Admits to Being Aware That the Unity Party Couldn't Win the 2017 Presidential Elections
Gbarnga — 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.
Liberia: House of Representatives Mandates Top Committee to Review Anti-Rape Petition for Legislative Actions
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Monrovia — Plenary of the House of Representatives has mandated its top committees on Gender, Health, Judiciary, security and Finance to review a landmark petition submitted by a coalition of anti-rape and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) advocates for possible actions. Plenary took the decision on Thursday based on a motion by Rep. Johnson Gwaikolo (District #9, Nimba County) mandating the joint committee to report within two weeks.
Liberia: Please Stop Disrespecting Those Peaceful Liberians Out There Protesting Against Rape
Dear Pres. 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. Sir, your refusal to go and personally accept the petition (an act that has characterize your presidency) proves that your pronouncement of being Feminist In Chief is a mockery to genuine feminists not only in Liberia but around the world.
Liberia: It's Time for the 'Feminist-in-Chief to Stand and Deliver
WOMEN FROM ALL WALKS of life have been screaming for attention to the rapidly growing incidents of rape and abuse of young girls, whose adolescence are being stolen and robbing them of a normal upbringing. NOT A DAY goes by, where there's not a report of babies and young women between the ages of four to fourteen-years-old being raped and abuse.
Liberia: Head of Law Reform Commission Wants Code of Conduct Repealed, but Official of Governance Commission Differs
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Capitol Hill, Monrovia — The head of the Law Reform Commission, Cllr. Boakai Kanneh has called on the Legislature to repeal the act creating the Code of Conduct (COC) to be replaced with a new one that is applicable. But the Program Manager at the Governance Commission, Bornor M. Varmah disagreed, stating the law has several unique provisions that are pivotal in the fight against corruption.
Nigeria: Makinde Tasks Indigenes in Diaspora to Invest in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde, Wednesday, urged well-meaning sons and daughters of the state in the Diaspora to return home and invest in the state. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Bisi Ilaka, made the call in Ibadan while receiving the leader of the Yoruba community in Kano State, Alhaji Muritala Alimi, the Asiwaju Yoruba in Kano, who paid a courtesy visit to him at the Governor's Office.
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