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| OBITUARY Inna lillahi wa ilaihi raji ounn |
| In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The Leadership of WIMAM, the Kamara and the Konate families are sad to inform the entire Mandingo Communities and friends of the families that our mother and grand mother MAKOYA KAMARA, mother's of Ajah Konate of Milwaukee, the wife of former Speaker Abou Kamara has passed away. This sad event took place on August 31, 2006 at the Kamar's home in Milwaukee. The burial of our mother and grand mother is scheduled to be held on September 1, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. after prayer service at the Islamic Dawa Center in Milwaukee. After the burial we will return to the Islamic Dawa Center for prayer service. May the soul of this lady rest in perfect peace and May Allah forgive her sins and open the door of paradise to her. To sympathize with the families and detail of the funeral service, please contact: Ajah or Abou Kamara (414) 235-0730 Mamadee Konneh (414) 803-2984 |
The Analyst (Monrovia)
Posted to the web August 30, 2006
"I, Kabineh Mohammed Ja'neh, do solemnly swear,
that I will support, protect and defend the
Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia,
bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic, and
will faithfully, conscientiously and impartially
discharge the duties and functions of the office of
Associate Justice of the honorable Supreme Court
of Liberia to the best of ability, so help me God."
This is how President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
administered the oath of office to Cllr. Kabineh M.
Ja'neh as one of the four Associate Justices of the
Supreme Court of Liberia.
Posted to the web August 30, 2006
"I, Kabineh Mohammed Ja'neh, do solemnly swear,
that I will support, protect and defend the
Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia,
bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic, and
will faithfully, conscientiously and impartially
discharge the duties and functions of the office of
Associate Justice of the honorable Supreme Court
of Liberia to the best of ability, so help me God."
This is how President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
administered the oath of office to Cllr. Kabineh M.
Ja'neh as one of the four Associate Justices of the
Supreme Court of Liberia.
| Kabineh Ja'neh |
UN Integrated Regional Information Networks
Posted to the web August 23, 2006
Monrovia
The United Nations on Wednesday vowed to help
the government repossess a second rubber
plantation occupied by former fighters to assist
Liberia in establishing security and shoring up its
economic interests after 14 years of civil war.
UN peacekeepers and government security forces
last week reclaimed the Guthrie Rubber Plantation
in northwest Liberia where about 500 former
fighters had lived illegally for three years.
Posted to the web August 23, 2006
Monrovia
The United Nations on Wednesday vowed to help
the government repossess a second rubber
plantation occupied by former fighters to assist
Liberia in establishing security and shoring up its
economic interests after 14 years of civil war.
UN peacekeepers and government security forces
last week reclaimed the Guthrie Rubber Plantation
in northwest Liberia where about 500 former
fighters had lived illegally for three years.
| Liberia: U.S. Congress Wants TPS Ded Extended for Liberians |
The Inquirer (Monrovia )
Posted to the web August 30, 2006
Several members of the United States Congress have appealed to
President George W. Bush for an extension of the "Temporary Protected
Status" (TPS) or the granting of "Deferred Enforced Departure" (DED) for
Liberians in the United States of America.
In a letter dated August 11, 2006 addressed to President George W. Bush,
and signed by nine Congressmen, the American lawmakers said Liberia
has suffered a long and difficult recent history, from which the country is
beginning to emerge.
The congressmen recalled that following Liberia's plunge in civil war in
1989, the U.S. Attorney General granted all Liberians the opportunity to
register for the TPS which was renewed annually until 1999 followed by the
DED from 1999 to 2002.
Posted to the web August 30, 2006
Several members of the United States Congress have appealed to
President George W. Bush for an extension of the "Temporary Protected
Status" (TPS) or the granting of "Deferred Enforced Departure" (DED) for
Liberians in the United States of America.
In a letter dated August 11, 2006 addressed to President George W. Bush,
and signed by nine Congressmen, the American lawmakers said Liberia
has suffered a long and difficult recent history, from which the country is
beginning to emerge.
The congressmen recalled that following Liberia's plunge in civil war in
1989, the U.S. Attorney General granted all Liberians the opportunity to
register for the TPS which was renewed annually until 1999 followed by the
DED from 1999 to 2002.
| The Bility and Sow Families Invite you to share the joy of the marriage uniting our Son and Daughter Abraham Bility & Isatu Sow Saturday, September 16th.2006 And Sunday,September 17th. 2006 |
| Liberian Businessman Denounces Secret Arrest, Detention in Rivercess County 8/30/06 - Sidiki Trawally, strawally@FrontPageAfrica.com |
A local Liberian businessman has denounced the secret and illegal arrest
and detention of some prominent Liberians by a religious cult in Rivercess
County recently.
In an FPA interview, Folebole Kromah called on the Liberian government to
take a stand against the secret and illegal arrest of Liberian citizens and
residents by cult and other religious groups in the area.
Reacting to news reports that about 21 Liberians are being held in
bondage by a religious cult in Rivercess County, Folebole warned that the
current situation in the county has the propensity to slide Liberia in to
lawlessness if government does not move quickly to bring the situation
under control.
Folebole, a resident of Chester County, Pennsylvania said he has been
seriously troubled by the government’s lack of rapid response to bring the
situation under control. “What will Liberia be like if there were no rule of law
nor functioning governmental authority?” he wondered and asserted that the
situation in Rivercesss is cause for serious concern and that it’s violates the
rule of laws in Liberia. These local people are being held for weeks now.
and detention of some prominent Liberians by a religious cult in Rivercess
County recently.
In an FPA interview, Folebole Kromah called on the Liberian government to
take a stand against the secret and illegal arrest of Liberian citizens and
residents by cult and other religious groups in the area.
Reacting to news reports that about 21 Liberians are being held in
bondage by a religious cult in Rivercess County, Folebole warned that the
current situation in the county has the propensity to slide Liberia in to
lawlessness if government does not move quickly to bring the situation
under control.
Folebole, a resident of Chester County, Pennsylvania said he has been
seriously troubled by the government’s lack of rapid response to bring the
situation under control. “What will Liberia be like if there were no rule of law
nor functioning governmental authority?” he wondered and asserted that the
situation in Rivercesss is cause for serious concern and that it’s violates the
rule of laws in Liberia. These local people are being held for weeks now.
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| Liberia: Int'l Consultant Assesses Liberia's Postal System |
| Thus the wheels of this discussion have been set in motion once again, seeking not only to defame Islam but even more specifically to erode the very identity of the Muslim woman. BY: Bro. Akim @MMA |
A consultant of the Universal Postal Union, Gunter Bohn, currently visiting
Liberia, has disclosed plans to revamp the entire postal system of Liberia.
Addressing reporters recently at the Ministry of Post and
Telecommunications, Mr. Bohn who is the LogCon Management
Consultant, said there was a need to rehabilitate the country's postal
system and to open sub-offices in the 15 counties of Liberia.
Liberia, has disclosed plans to revamp the entire postal system of Liberia.
Addressing reporters recently at the Ministry of Post and
Telecommunications, Mr. Bohn who is the LogCon Management
Consultant, said there was a need to rehabilitate the country's postal
system and to open sub-offices in the 15 counties of Liberia.
| Let us come together as one and let go our differences. By: Mr. Mamadee Konneh, WIMAM's President, July 9, 2006 |
| Liberia: UNMIL Vows to Avert Arm Threat, Increases Patrols At Borders |
The Inquirer (Monrovia)
August 16, 2006
Posted to the web August 14, 2006
Staff Reporter
The United Nations (UN) Secretary General Special Representative to
Liberia, Ambassador Alan Doss said the United Nations Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL) will deal with any arm threat from within or outside of Liberia.
Ambassador Doss said to do this the UN mission has adopted a variety of
approaches and undertakings to deal with any kind of problem that might
threaten the security and safety of every Liberian.
Addressing a special press conference on the security situation in the
country held last Friday at UNMIL headquarters in Monrovia, Ambassador
Doss said U NMIL is currently conducting cordon and search operations in
Monrovia and parts adjacent.
August 16, 2006
Posted to the web August 14, 2006
Staff Reporter
The United Nations (UN) Secretary General Special Representative to
Liberia, Ambassador Alan Doss said the United Nations Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL) will deal with any arm threat from within or outside of Liberia.
Ambassador Doss said to do this the UN mission has adopted a variety of
approaches and undertakings to deal with any kind of problem that might
threaten the security and safety of every Liberian.
Addressing a special press conference on the security situation in the
country held last Friday at UNMIL headquarters in Monrovia, Ambassador
Doss said U NMIL is currently conducting cordon and search operations in
Monrovia and parts adjacent.
| Britain May Reject Wesley Johnson, But Govt. Says His Nomination Stands |
| Liberia: Morris Dukuly Must Be Arrested |
The Analyst (Monrovia)
Posted to the web August 8, 2006
J. Edwood Dennis
The National Executive director of the Catholic Justice and Peace
Commission (JPC) J. Augustine Toe, says if the former Minister of State
and Presidential Affairs, Morris Dukuly is accepting responsibility for the
July 26, fire that gutted the Executive Mansion than he should be arrested
and prosecuted for launching an arson attack on the president of Liberia.
Addressing a news conference at his JPC offices in Monrovia laws week
following his returned to Liberia from the United States of America (USA),
the JPC Boss, Atty. J. Augustine Toe said the July 26, Independent Day
Celebration fire that gutted the Liberian state house in the presence of
foreign guest was embarrassing therefore, for Morris Dukuly to resigned his
post in the government and accept responsibility was treasonable under the
laws of Liberia as such, the government should have Dukuly arrested,
charged in accordance with the organic laws of the state.
Posted to the web August 8, 2006
J. Edwood Dennis
The National Executive director of the Catholic Justice and Peace
Commission (JPC) J. Augustine Toe, says if the former Minister of State
and Presidential Affairs, Morris Dukuly is accepting responsibility for the
July 26, fire that gutted the Executive Mansion than he should be arrested
and prosecuted for launching an arson attack on the president of Liberia.
Addressing a news conference at his JPC offices in Monrovia laws week
following his returned to Liberia from the United States of America (USA),
the JPC Boss, Atty. J. Augustine Toe said the July 26, Independent Day
Celebration fire that gutted the Liberian state house in the presence of
foreign guest was embarrassing therefore, for Morris Dukuly to resigned his
post in the government and accept responsibility was treasonable under the
laws of Liberia as such, the government should have Dukuly arrested,
charged in accordance with the organic laws of the state.
| Bush Forgives Senegal's $42 Million Debt to U.S. Nation Encouraged to Send Troops to Liberia |
UN Integrated Regional Information Networks
Posted to the web August 8, 2006
Monrovia
HIV/AIDS will be on the curriculum next month for 10,000 Liberian students
at the Lutheran Church School System, the third largest church-school
network in Liberia, which has made HIV/AIDS education mandatory in its
40 schools.
This is the first time that Liberian school children will receive HIV/AIDS
education in the classroom in a country where HIV infection was estimated
in 2003 by UNAIDS to be 5.9 percent, or 8.2 percent by Liberian health
authorities.
More recent figures on infections are not available, although a survey by the
UN children's agency UNICEF in 2005 found one-third of 10-25 years olds
in Lofa County in the north of the country had never heard of AIDS,
And even in the capital Monrovia, where HIV/AIDS awareness was almost
100 percent, condom use was alarming low. Only one in ten of over 1,000
respondents who said they had heard about AIDS regularly used condoms,
according to UNICEF.
Posted to the web August 8, 2006
Monrovia
HIV/AIDS will be on the curriculum next month for 10,000 Liberian students
at the Lutheran Church School System, the third largest church-school
network in Liberia, which has made HIV/AIDS education mandatory in its
40 schools.
This is the first time that Liberian school children will receive HIV/AIDS
education in the classroom in a country where HIV infection was estimated
in 2003 by UNAIDS to be 5.9 percent, or 8.2 percent by Liberian health
authorities.
More recent figures on infections are not available, although a survey by the
UN children's agency UNICEF in 2005 found one-third of 10-25 years olds
in Lofa County in the north of the country had never heard of AIDS,
And even in the capital Monrovia, where HIV/AIDS awareness was almost
100 percent, condom use was alarming low. Only one in ten of over 1,000
respondents who said they had heard about AIDS regularly used condoms,
according to UNICEF.
Ivory Coast's President Laurent Gbagbo says he intends to stay in office
until still unscheduled elections.
President Gbagbo's five-year mandate ended last October, but the
division of the country between government and rebel forces made
elections impossible.
International organisations backed a one-year extension to his mandate.
Mr Gbagbo's announcement is being seen as a way of stopping
speculation about what will happen when the extended mandate expires in
two months' time.
"I am reassuring Ivorians that, in conformity with the constitution, following
the opinion of the constitutional council, and that of the members of
parliament of every party, the president of the republic and the national
assembly will remain in office until the next presidential and legislative
elections," Mr Gbagbo said in a speech to mark independence day.
until still unscheduled elections.
President Gbagbo's five-year mandate ended last October, but the
division of the country between government and rebel forces made
elections impossible.
International organisations backed a one-year extension to his mandate.
Mr Gbagbo's announcement is being seen as a way of stopping
speculation about what will happen when the extended mandate expires in
two months' time.
"I am reassuring Ivorians that, in conformity with the constitution, following
the opinion of the constitutional council, and that of the members of
parliament of every party, the president of the republic and the national
assembly will remain in office until the next presidential and legislative
elections," Mr Gbagbo said in a speech to mark independence day.
The Analyst (Monrovia)
Posted to the web August 8, 2006
Jenkins Scott
Proposal and recommendation for the achievement of lasting peace,
Reconciliation, Economic growth and development, for the benefits, interests, and
joy and stability of the Nation and all the people of Liberia, through or by means of
the following proper and necessary actions and measures:
Lasting Peace and Reconciliation To achieve lasting peace and reconciliation, the
Nation and the people must seek and obtain for all Liberians, the general
amnesty, and the blessing, mercy and forgiveness of God the Almighty Allah and
Creator of all creatures.
We need this measure or action because each and all the families of Liberia have
been directly or indirectly victimized or hurt by the multitude of armed rebellions
against the following Presidents of the Republic of Liberia from 1920 to 2003: (a)
President Charles D.B. King; (b) President Edwin A. Barclay; (c) President William
V.S. Tubman; (d) President William R. Tolbert; (e) President Samuel K. Doe; (f)
President Dahkpana Ghanky Charles Taylor.
Posted to the web August 8, 2006
Jenkins Scott
Proposal and recommendation for the achievement of lasting peace,
Reconciliation, Economic growth and development, for the benefits, interests, and
joy and stability of the Nation and all the people of Liberia, through or by means of
the following proper and necessary actions and measures:
Lasting Peace and Reconciliation To achieve lasting peace and reconciliation, the
Nation and the people must seek and obtain for all Liberians, the general
amnesty, and the blessing, mercy and forgiveness of God the Almighty Allah and
Creator of all creatures.
We need this measure or action because each and all the families of Liberia have
been directly or indirectly victimized or hurt by the multitude of armed rebellions
against the following Presidents of the Republic of Liberia from 1920 to 2003: (a)
President Charles D.B. King; (b) President Edwin A. Barclay; (c) President William
V.S. Tubman; (d) President William R. Tolbert; (e) President Samuel K. Doe; (f)
President Dahkpana Ghanky Charles Taylor.
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States insisted that it was still working
intensively to get a UN peacekeeping force into Sudan's embattled Darfur region
a day after the United Nations warned of increasing violence and suffering in
the area.
"We have been pushing this, we do push it every single day," State Department
spokesman Sean McCormack said amid suggestions Washington had been
neglecting the Darfur crisis as it grapples with the Israeli-Lebanon war and other
international problems.
Up to 300,000 people have died and another 24 million displaced since a
rebellion broke out in Sudan's western Darfur region in February 2003.
The government and one rebel faction signed a peace agreement in May, but
Khartoum has yet to accept the deployment of a UN force to halt continuing
violence in Darfur both by rebel groups and pro-government militia.
McCormack welcomed the appointment Monday to a senior government position
of the leader of the only Darfur rebel group to have signed the peace deal, Minni
Minnawi, as well as the creation of a government commission to explore letting UN
peacekeepers into Darfur.
intensively to get a UN peacekeeping force into Sudan's embattled Darfur region
a day after the United Nations warned of increasing violence and suffering in
the area.
"We have been pushing this, we do push it every single day," State Department
spokesman Sean McCormack said amid suggestions Washington had been
neglecting the Darfur crisis as it grapples with the Israeli-Lebanon war and other
international problems.
Up to 300,000 people have died and another 24 million displaced since a
rebellion broke out in Sudan's western Darfur region in February 2003.
The government and one rebel faction signed a peace agreement in May, but
Khartoum has yet to accept the deployment of a UN force to halt continuing
violence in Darfur both by rebel groups and pro-government militia.
McCormack welcomed the appointment Monday to a senior government position
of the leader of the only Darfur rebel group to have signed the peace deal, Minni
Minnawi, as well as the creation of a government commission to explore letting UN
peacekeepers into Darfur.
The NEWS (Monrovia)
Posted to the web August 7, 2006
Human rights advocate, Melvin Page is calling for the immediate resignation of
Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis to avoid impeachment.
Mr. Page told Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis in a letter last week that he (Justice
Lewis) has violated the Liberian Constitution using the name of the President as a
cover up to carryout such illegal act.
Mr. Page, a controversial human rights advocate, has requested Justice Lewis to
make public the letter given him by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ordering the
suspension of Circuit Court Judge James Zotaa.
He disclosed that all is being done to ensure that Justice Lewis is impeached if he
fails to resign.
Posted to the web August 7, 2006
Human rights advocate, Melvin Page is calling for the immediate resignation of
Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis to avoid impeachment.
Mr. Page told Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis in a letter last week that he (Justice
Lewis) has violated the Liberian Constitution using the name of the President as a
cover up to carryout such illegal act.
Mr. Page, a controversial human rights advocate, has requested Justice Lewis to
make public the letter given him by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ordering the
suspension of Circuit Court Judge James Zotaa.
He disclosed that all is being done to ensure that Justice Lewis is impeached if he
fails to resign.
| Liberia: Post-War Justice Stirs Division By: UN-IRIN, Posted to the Web Fri. August 4, 20006 |
JERUSALEM - Hezbollah's sophisticated anti-tank missiles are perhaps
the guerrilla group's deadliest weapon in Lebanon fighting, with their ability
to pierce Israel's most advanced tanks.
Experts say this is further evidence that Israel is facing a well-equipped
army in this war, not a ragtag militia.
Hezbollah has fired Russian-made Metis-M anti-tank missiles and owns
European-made Milan missiles, the army confirmed on Friday.
In the last two days alone, these missiles have killed seven soldiers and
damaged three Israeli-made Merkava tanks — mountains of steel that are
vaunted as symbols of Israel's military might, the army said. Israeli media
say most of the 44 soldiers killed in four weeks of fighting were hit by anti-
tank missiles.
the guerrilla group's deadliest weapon in Lebanon fighting, with their ability
to pierce Israel's most advanced tanks.
Experts say this is further evidence that Israel is facing a well-equipped
army in this war, not a ragtag militia.
Hezbollah has fired Russian-made Metis-M anti-tank missiles and owns
European-made Milan missiles, the army confirmed on Friday.
In the last two days alone, these missiles have killed seven soldiers and
damaged three Israeli-made Merkava tanks — mountains of steel that are
vaunted as symbols of Israel's military might, the army said. Israeli media
say most of the 44 soldiers killed in four weeks of fighting were hit by anti-
tank missiles.
President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah Thursday broke tradition to announce the date
for the much talked about 2007 elections. It is to be held in late July, during the
rainy season.
In his announcement the President said it is his constitutional responsibility to
dissolve Parliament in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution in order
to pave the way for the holding of the elections.
Declared the President: "It has been customary to announce the date of the
elections on the occasion of the dissolution of Parliament. However, after due
consultations with the National Electoral Commission, I am pleased to announce
today that the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will be held on 28 July
2007 in accordance with the provisions of our Constitution." The President
however quickly warned, "but I must hasten to state that the declaration of this
date does not mean the start of political campaign activities.
for the much talked about 2007 elections. It is to be held in late July, during the
rainy season.
In his announcement the President said it is his constitutional responsibility to
dissolve Parliament in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution in order
to pave the way for the holding of the elections.
Declared the President: "It has been customary to announce the date of the
elections on the occasion of the dissolution of Parliament. However, after due
consultations with the National Electoral Commission, I am pleased to announce
today that the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will be held on 28 July
2007 in accordance with the provisions of our Constitution." The President
however quickly warned, "but I must hasten to state that the declaration of this
date does not mean the start of political campaign activities.
| Liberia: Enforce Compulsory Primary Education The Analyst (Monrovia) Posted to the web August 3, 2006 |
A Liberian educator has called on the Liberian government to enforce the
compulsory primary education policy by past governments. Ms. Yeahnee
King, administrator of the King Foundation Community School in Caldwell
said the government should begin taking initiatives that will lead to the
enforcement of compulsory primary education in the country.
Speaking to this paper shortly after program marking the official close of
the 2005/2006 academic year of the school last Sunday, she said if the
"less fortunate parents and children, especially street children will abandon
street life and focus on education, then the government through the
Education Ministry needs to launch a vigorous campaign that would raise
parents' and street children's interest for education."
compulsory primary education policy by past governments. Ms. Yeahnee
King, administrator of the King Foundation Community School in Caldwell
said the government should begin taking initiatives that will lead to the
enforcement of compulsory primary education in the country.
Speaking to this paper shortly after program marking the official close of
the 2005/2006 academic year of the school last Sunday, she said if the
"less fortunate parents and children, especially street children will abandon
street life and focus on education, then the government through the
Education Ministry needs to launch a vigorous campaign that would raise
parents' and street children's interest for education."
| Côte d'Ivoire: First Militia Fighters Hand Over Weapons UN Integrated Regional Information Networks Posted to the web July 27, 2006 |
Some 150 militiamen in western, government-controlled Cote d'Ivoire
became the first armed fighters to hand over their weapons on Wednesday
in a rare breakthrough in the country's hobbling peace process.
They are the first of an estimated 2,000 militia fighters to be disarmed by a
7 August deadline, part of a series of measures aimed at clearing the way
for elections in October.
The fighters, who turned up in a pick-up truck, were met by officials from the
disarmament, demobilisation and reinsertion (DDR) programme in the
western town of Guiglo. Prime Minister Charles Konan Banny and UN
representatives were also present.
became the first armed fighters to hand over their weapons on Wednesday
in a rare breakthrough in the country's hobbling peace process.
They are the first of an estimated 2,000 militia fighters to be disarmed by a
7 August deadline, part of a series of measures aimed at clearing the way
for elections in October.
The fighters, who turned up in a pick-up truck, were met by officials from the
disarmament, demobilisation and reinsertion (DDR) programme in the
western town of Guiglo. Prime Minister Charles Konan Banny and UN
representatives were also present.
| Pres. Kabbah Reminds Pres. Johnson-sirleaf By: Analyst Newspaper |
“Today, I bring you greetings from a young Sierra Leone, only 49 years of
age as an Independent Sovereign State to have 159 years of age as a
sister, the Republic of Liberia,” this is how Sierra Leonean Pres. Ahmed
Tejan Kabbah referred to the cordial bonds between the two nations.
• President A. T. Kabbah
The Sierra Leonean head of state reflected on the commonality of natural
embodiments of the two countries when he spoke at programs marking
the official celebration of the National Independence Day of Liberia
yesterday at the Centennial Pavilion on Ashmud Street.
age as an Independent Sovereign State to have 159 years of age as a
sister, the Republic of Liberia,” this is how Sierra Leonean Pres. Ahmed
Tejan Kabbah referred to the cordial bonds between the two nations.
• President A. T. Kabbah
The Sierra Leonean head of state reflected on the commonality of natural
embodiments of the two countries when he spoke at programs marking
the official celebration of the National Independence Day of Liberia
yesterday at the Centennial Pavilion on Ashmud Street.
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| Liberia: UN Vows to Repossess Another Troubled Rubber Plantation |
| WIMAM wishes to inform all her members and friends that the President of WIMAM Mr. Mamadee Dadee Konneh and his wife Aminata Konneh had a beautiful baby girl on August 19, 2006 at 5:30 p.m at the St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee. To express your congratulation please contact Mamadee and Aminata at 414-803-2984 |
| BABY NAMING CEREMONY WIMAM invites all it membership to the baby naming ceremony of Sister Masarah Kamara. Place: 28th & WIS Avenue Time: 8:30 p.m Date: Sat. August 26, 2006 Contact: Masarah@ 414- 795-4440 Mamadee@ 414-803-2984 |
| Guinea: President Conte Returns After Switzerland Medical Check-Up |
It has been said and as we all are aware, “United We Stand, Divided We Fall”. Why can't we be good listeners and allow others to express their opinions? I would like to point out some issues that are affecting our community, and my administration will do every thing to solve this dispute if Allah’s agree. |
The NEWS (Monrovia)
August 16, 2006
Posted to the web August 16, 2006
In the wake of the recent ECOWAS audit of the National Transitional
Government of Liberia (NTGL), President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's nominee
as ambassador-designate to the United Kingdom, Wesley Momo Johnson,
may be in jeopardy of being rejected by the British government.
FrontPageAfrica quoted Diplomatic sources as saying that the British
government has expressed concerns about Johnson's recent mention in an
audit report of the National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) by
the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
However, Press Secretary Cyrus Badio told this paper yesterday that the
Liberian government is not aware of the information.
August 16, 2006
Posted to the web August 16, 2006
In the wake of the recent ECOWAS audit of the National Transitional
Government of Liberia (NTGL), President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf's nominee
as ambassador-designate to the United Kingdom, Wesley Momo Johnson,
may be in jeopardy of being rejected by the British government.
FrontPageAfrica quoted Diplomatic sources as saying that the British
government has expressed concerns about Johnson's recent mention in an
audit report of the National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) by
the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
However, Press Secretary Cyrus Badio told this paper yesterday that the
Liberian government is not aware of the information.
By John E. Yang
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 1991; Page A17
President Bush forgave Senegal's $ 42 million debt to the United States yesterday
as he encouraged Senegalese President Abdou Diouf to send troops to Liberia in
hopes of breaking the political impasse that has followed a bloody civil war there,
according to administration officials.
By erasing a debt built up largely through purchases of U.S. agricultural products,
Bush sought to underscore his support for Senegal, one of the few multiparty
democracies in Africa and an ally that sent troops to the Persian Gulf War.
"Senegal has become one of our closest friends in Africa," Bush told Diouf during
welcoming ceremonies on the White House South Lawn. "Ever since its
independence in 1960, Senegal has adhered to the principles of a democratic
political system."
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 1991; Page A17
President Bush forgave Senegal's $ 42 million debt to the United States yesterday
as he encouraged Senegalese President Abdou Diouf to send troops to Liberia in
hopes of breaking the political impasse that has followed a bloody civil war there,
according to administration officials.
By erasing a debt built up largely through purchases of U.S. agricultural products,
Bush sought to underscore his support for Senegal, one of the few multiparty
democracies in Africa and an ally that sent troops to the Persian Gulf War.
"Senegal has become one of our closest friends in Africa," Bush told Diouf during
welcoming ceremonies on the White House South Lawn. "Ever since its
independence in 1960, Senegal has adhered to the principles of a democratic
political system."
| Liberia: President Hails UN Staffers Volunteering As University Professors |
UN News Service (New York)
Posted to the web August 8, 2006
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia has recognized over 30 United
Nations staff members who have volunteered their services as adjunct
professors during the upcoming university term.
"I congratulate you, I commend you and I thank you for this service to our
people that goes beyond that which you already do in the service of your
various positions," Africa's first female head of State told staff of the UN
Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL) on Saturday. "For sharing your intellect with our young people, we
hope in return you get from them something that enriches your own
capacity and deepens your experience."
Posted to the web August 8, 2006
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia has recognized over 30 United
Nations staff members who have volunteered their services as adjunct
professors during the upcoming university term.
"I congratulate you, I commend you and I thank you for this service to our
people that goes beyond that which you already do in the service of your
various positions," Africa's first female head of State told staff of the UN
Mission in Liberia
(UNMIL) on Saturday. "For sharing your intellect with our young people, we
hope in return you get from them something that enriches your own
capacity and deepens your experience."
| Gbagbo says he will stay in power |
| Liberia: Proposals for Lasting Peace, Reconciliation, Growth |
| US insists it's still working on Darfur peace despite Mideast crisis |
| Liberia: 'Resign Or Be Impeached - Rights Campaigner Demands Chief Justice |
The impending trial of former rebel leader and ex-Liberian president
Charles Taylor for war crimes committed in neighbouring Sierra Leone has
divided his countrymen on how best to pursue justice after 14 years of
brutal civil war.
The March arrest of the charismatic strongman, who still has many
supporters in Liberia, was internationally hailed as a major step towards
ending the culture of impunity in Africa.
"Taylor's trial should send a strong message around the continent and
around the world that warlords in other parts of Africa cannot assume they
will get away with their crimes and that impunity will not be allowed to
stand," said UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on a recent visit to Sierra
Leone.
Charles Taylor for war crimes committed in neighbouring Sierra Leone has
divided his countrymen on how best to pursue justice after 14 years of
brutal civil war.
The March arrest of the charismatic strongman, who still has many
supporters in Liberia, was internationally hailed as a major step towards
ending the culture of impunity in Africa.
"Taylor's trial should send a strong message around the continent and
around the world that warlords in other parts of Africa cannot assume they
will get away with their crimes and that impunity will not be allowed to
stand," said UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on a recent visit to Sierra
Leone.
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| Sierra Leone: 2007 Elections in the Rains By: Sahr Musa Yamba Concord Times (Freetown) August 4, 2006 |
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| Liberia: HIV/Aids Education, a First for Country's Classrooms |
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Ailing Guinean President Lansana Conte returned home late on Thursday
after a weeklong stay in Switzerland for a new medical check-up, state
television announced. The 72-year-old head of state flew home after dusk
following his second medical check-up in Switzerland in less than six
months.
after a weeklong stay in Switzerland for a new medical check-up, state
television announced. The 72-year-old head of state flew home after dusk
following his second medical check-up in Switzerland in less than six
months.
