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November 2008
 

Happy Birth Day,
Ami M. Kamara

She is now 9, and wants be a lawyer when she grows up

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Barrack Obama

Time Magazine's  Person

of  the year, 2008

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Djoma Fanta Fofana

Welcome to America

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One-Man Campaign Against

Corruption in Liberia

Two million people are going to bed hungry, while 15 persons steal millions of US dollars

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In Memory of

Dr. Harry Moniba
Former V.P. of Liberia

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Obama inspires historic victory
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Bill & Mamie

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Barak Obama and family
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Colin L. Powell
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Mandu Kromah
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A New Year’s Day Message from Ambassador M. Nathaniel Barnes
January 1, 2009

My fellow Liberians, while we gather with friends and loved ones to celebrate this holiday season, I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of our President, Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Olubanke King-Akerele; my wife Dawn; the staff at the Liberian Embassy and in my own name; to wish all of you a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

As we reflect on and give thanks for the past, let us focus, not only on resolutions to improve our personal lives, but on our beloved Liberia as well. Whatever adversity our nation has faced over the years, as we continue to heal in unity, we must not forget our compatriots both here in the United States and back home that may be less fortunate than ourselves. Let us be grateful for a peaceful Liberia, and mindful that we must never again allow our country to be consumed with war, self hatred and deprivation. Read
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President Saddened by Deaths in Philadelphia
Liberian Observer
December 31, 2008
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is said to be saddened over news of the death of a number of Liberians in the United States of America, as a result of a fire disaster in Philadelphia, which reportedly left seven Liberians dead and four others seriously injured.

In an Executive Mansion statement issued in Monrovia Tuesday, the President expressed profound regrets and sympathy to the bereaved families and hoped that they find strength and courage as they endure this very painful moment in the loss of their loved ones. Read
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THE DILEMMA OF DEALING WITH THE MILITARY JUNTA IN GUINEA
By Emmanuel Abalo
December 30, 2008

As the saying goes, "the reality is that there are two parties in Africa - the political and the military" . And so it has come to fruition and no surprise that the military has again forcibly taken the reins of state power with the declaration by Captain Moussa Dadis Camara that he is President of the Republic of Guinea following the death of longtime strongman General Lansana Conte over a week ago.

The coup d'etat has met with strong international condemnation and booting of Guinea from the continental grouping known as the African Union (AU) until democratic governance is restored although how an illegitimate government in Zimbabwe is not comparable to that in Guinea is incomprehensible..Read
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MRU Backs ECOWAS ON GUINEA
Fatoumata Fofana
December 30, 2008
Liberia's President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has said the sub-regional group, Mano River Union (MRU) is in full support of any position or stance by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the military situation in the Republic of Guinea.

The Liberian leader who is also chairman of the MRU made the statement through her Presidential Press Secretary, Cyrus Badio. Read
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Bropleh's House in Flames
Fatoumata Fofana
December 29, 2008
A day after the joyous celebration of Christ's birth, Christmas, the VP Road residence of the tough-talking Information Minister Laurence K. Bropleh was engulfed in flames on the evening of Friday, December 26, 2008, between 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. Read
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Coup-hit Guinea burying ex-leader
BBC
December 26, 2008
The funeral is under way in Guinea of former President Lansana Conte, whose death this week after 24 years in office triggered a military coup.

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The late President Lansana Conte

seized power in a coup 24 years ago
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Thousands greet Guinea coup chief, Capt. Moussa Camara
BBC
December 24, 2008
Thousands of Guineans have gone onto the streets of the capital to welcome the leader of a coup that followed the death of the country's president.

A junior army officer, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, has been declared president of a ruling council set up to replace government and other bodies.

He has declared an overnight curfew throughout the country.  Read
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Military 'seizes power' in Guinea, after the death of President Conte
BBC
December 23, 2008

A Guinea army statement has announced the dissolution of the government and suspension of the constitution, hours after President Lansana Conte's death.


An army officer said on state radio a "consultative council" of civilian and military chiefs would be set up. The EU and African Union condemned the move. Read
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New AFL, LNP Clash
Injuries Reported

C.Y. Kwanue
December 22, 2008
At least four officers of the re-vetted Liberia National Police (LNP) and a number of soldiers from the restructured Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) sustained injuries on Saturday, December 20, 2008, when some officers of the two security apparatus clashed at the ELWA Junction while several residents fled in all directions. Read
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Don't paint your houses for Christmas, NAMSAL advises Muslims

NAMSAL Press Release
December 19, 2008
(Monrovia- December 17, 2008) – Our attention has been drawn to the continuous threats against residents and estates owners in the city of Monrovia for refusal to adhere to activities preceding the celebrations of Christmas. Read
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Ex-Soldiers Run Amok
C.Y. Kwanue
December 18, 2008
Hundreds of disbanded soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) yesterday, December 17, 2008, held the entire United Nations (UN) Drive in Monrovia to a standstill, as they went on a rampage in demand of their salary arrears. Read

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We Are Not Guilty -Bryant, Snowe, Others Plead
M. Welemongia Ciapha, II
December 16, 2008
Five former officials of the erstwhile National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) indicted during the 2008 February Term of Court for US$923,500 theft yesterday, Monday, December 15, 2008, pleaded not guilty to the charges. Read
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Reverend Jailed for Granting Fake Degrees
Alva P. Wolokollie
December 11, 2008

Rev. Dr. Johnson Oni Akinmola, president of Monrovia University (MU), was arrested and subsequently placed behind bars on December 9, 2008 by the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), in collaboration with the Justice Ministry, for violating and illegally operating a bogus institution of higher learning in Liberia. Read
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Mass Arrests in Nimba
C.Y. Kwanue
December 10, 2008
More than 27 persons allegedly connected to the burning down of a village belonging to one David W. Queglay in the Yaolay area have been arrested and presently detained at the Sanniquellie Police Headquarters. Read
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Nkrumah Resurfaces in Ghanaian Politics
December 9, 2008
GHANA, Samia Nkrumah, daughter of Ghana's first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has won a parliamentary seat in Ghana's Sunday polls, defeating the sitting Member of Parliament for the Jomoro constituency, Mr. Lee Ocran of the NDC.

Samia had 19,916 against her name while the defeated Lee Ocran had 13,345. Read
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Violence Erupts in Nimba Again
Locals Set Village Ablaze

C.Y. Kwanue
December 4, 2008

Incidents of land disputes in some parts of Nimba County seem to be far from over as latest reports indicate another round of attacks. This time, the attacks took place on a farmland belonging to one of the local officials of the County, one David W. Queglay. Read

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Stranded Pilgrims Besiege Office
Demand Gov't Intervention

By C.Y. Kwanue
December 3, 2008
Anxious and frustrated Liberian Muslims seeking to perform this year's pilgrimage to Mecca besieged a local office in Monrovia yesterday, demanding refund of money that they said had been paid for the trip after they learned that their journey was to be a failure.
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Alleged Perpetrators on the Run
December 2, 2008
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia (TRC) has released for public consumption and notice a listing of perpetrators and alleged perpetrators the Commission is requesting to appear before it. Read
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The Fiqh Council of North America Announcement
Eid Ul-Adha

November 29, 2008
Zul Hijjah Starts Saturday November 29th, 2008
Greetings and congratulation to all Muslims with the start of Zul-hijjah the best days (10 days) in the sight of Allah.
It is officially announced in Makkah al-Mukarramah that Saturday, November 29th, 2008 is the 1st day of Zul Hijjah. Therefore, Hajj (day of Arafat) will be on Sunday, December 7th and Eid Ul-Adha will be on Monday, December 8th, insha’ Allah. The Fiqh Council of North America has taken the position that Eid Ul-Adha will follow the Day of Hajj as announced in Makkah.

Eid Ul Adha prayer will be on Monday December 8th, 2008 at The Dallas Convention Center Hall F, in Downtown Dallas 9:30am Sharp.
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Dead Senator's Sons Fight over Property
While Burial Place Remains in Dispute

J. Rufus Paul
November 27, 2008
Barely few weeks after the death of River Gee Senator Isaac Johnson, his children are not mourning but rather fighting over properties he left behind and other benefits expected to come from the Liberian Government.

The matter, however, has generated into fist fight between the senior son Patrick Johnson and three of his brothers. Read

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Burnt Police Officer Cries for Help
Wants Prez. Sirleaf's Intervention

November 25, 2008
Police officer Nathaniel Lackey, who was burnt by street gasoline sellers in Monrovia in 2004 during the National Transitional Government of Liberia (NTGL) chaired by Charles Gyude Bryant, is appealing for help and an intervention from President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to seek advance medical treatment out of the country. Read
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IN MEMORY OF DR. HARRY FUMBA MONIBA
FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA

Mrs. Minita Kollie Moniba
November 24, 2008

We, the family of the late former Vice President of Liberia, Dr. Harry F. Moniba, are observing a quiet remembrance of him on the fourth anniversary of his passing. His death in a two-car accident on November 24, 2004, in Michigan occurred while he was preparing to again offer his experienced leadership to the Liberian people. He may not have completed his campaign of “Liberia First”, but he had a clear vision and tirelessly articulated it. Read
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