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TRICK OR TREAT, A NATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE TURMOIL
By: Sam Mohammed Kromah
February 27, 2009
The Liberian civil war that started on December 24,
1989, as ugly as it may have been and endless as it may
have seemed was reported by the news media. The
indiscriminate killings, looting and destruction of
properties went on for years. There were both regional
and international efforts to stop the madness,
particularly by the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS), spearheaded by the Great State of
Nigeria. We are grateful to our Creator and the News
Media, the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement led to
the victory of the UNITY PARTY.
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African Charities Workshop-On
Board Governance
Dallas, Texas
February 23, 2009
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WILTON SANKAWULO DIES
Former Chairman of Liberia, Author, Literature Professor
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
February 23, 2009
 Wilton
Sankawulo, a renowned Liberian novelist and folktale
writer, who served as Chairman of the Council of State
of the Liberian National Transitional Government in 1995
during the civil war, died at the John F. Kennedy
Medical Center on Saturday afternoon, February 21, 2009,
following a protracted illness. He was 71.
His wife of nearly 45 years, Mrs. Amelia Yatta Sankawulo,
was at his bedside when he received his eternal summons.
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Taylor, RUF Colluded with al-Qaeda
-Global Witness on ‘Blood Diamond’
February 23, 2009
International witnesses testifying before the ongoing
Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on
economic crimes have continued to make startling
revelations about former President Charles Taylor's
collusion with international criminal gangs.
The latest of such revelations was made last week by
Global Witness, according to a TRC dispatch.
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Taylor, Gaddafi Trade in ‘Blood Diamonds’
-Witness at the TRC
February 20, 2009
 A
retired Italian agent of the United States Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA) reportedly joined the defunct
National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) leader
Charles Taylor and others to organize an enterprise to
smuggle weapons into the West African sub-region.
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Help To Fight Poverty in Africa
The Editorial
February 20, 2009
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Helping Liberia in Science and Technology: The Role of
LIMANY and I-HELP Liberia Project
By: Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei and
Muhammad A. Kromah
February 19, 2009
Education in the 21st century requires the usage of
modern scientific technology and equipments to
practically demonstrate theoretical and mathematical
propositions in the classroom. The educational system in
Liberia is crippling with systemic difficulties in the
form of limited human resource capacity and acute
unavailability of resources to support the process. The
system is one of the worst still suffering the wreckage
of the civil crisis. Basically, the recovery of the
country in all sectors to meet the true aspiration of
national reform and reconstruction fully depends on a
vibrant educational sector that will build human
capacities and intelligence to recover and build the
other sectors to their anticipated potentials.
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‘Ellen Won't Resign’ -Bropleh Dismisses Latest Call
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
February 16, 2009
 “Even
though Mrs. Sirleaf's apology should be well accepted by
all Liberians, it cannot, however, compensate for the
irreparable loss of innocent lives, cannot satisfy
justice, and therefore cannot be used as substitute for
justice.”
These words were contained in a prepared statement by
the Forum for the Establishment of War Crimes Court (FEWC)
that is demanding the resignation of President Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf.
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I Met with Taylor in Nimba’
-Says Ellen, Admits US$10,000 Support to NPFL
Courtesy Liberian
February 13, 2009
 President
Johnson Sirleaf appeared at the public hearings of the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) head offices
on 9th Street, Sinkor by 9 am Thursday, February 12,
2009.
A dispatch from the TRC said the President denied
supporting any warring faction in the country. Madam
Sirleaf said, just as many other Liberians during the
early days of the war, she was a sympathizer of the
National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) of Charles
Taylor.
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Today is Armed Forces Day in Liberia
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
February 12, 2008
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The Simple Reality of National Development (Series15)
Mohammed Swaray
February 7, 2009
Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Sheikh
Kafumba Konneh Factor.
It is about seven months since The Simple Reality of
National Development in series has been silent on issues
affecting the growth and development of Liberia. Despite
enormous calls from readers for the resurgence of this
meaningful public enlightenment process, we still had to
maintain our silence for some deliberate reasons. Our
profound apology to the many readers and we are sure of
being back for a long while.
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SKorean granny fails driving test 771 times
Courtesy: AP
February 5, 2009
 SEOUL
(AFP) – A dogged South Korean grandmother has failed her
driving test 771 times, police said Thursday, but a
local newspaper reported she will keep trying.
The 68-year-old, identified only by her last name Cha,
has taken the test almost every working day since 2005
in the southwestern city of Jeonju. She failed again
Monday for the 771st time.
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Gaddafi Vows to Push Africa Unity
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
February 4, 2009
 Libyan
leader Muammar Gaddafi has vowed to pursue his vision of
a United States of Africa, in his inaugural address as
the new chairman of the African Union.
Col. Gaddafi was elected by the heads of state of the
53-member union behind closed doors at a summit in
Ethiopia.
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Ex-Detroit mayor released after 99-day jail stay
Published: 2/3/09, 5:25 AM EDT
By COREY WILLIAMS, AP
 Kwame
Kilpatrick regained his freedom early Tuesday morning,
emerging from jail after a 99-day sentence and stepping
back onto the streets of the city he once ruled as
mayor.
The 38-year-old Kilpatrick, about 25 pounds lighter than
when he entered jail at the end of October, left the
downtown Detroit facility wearing a dark suit just after
12:30 a.m.
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Global Bank Sold!
CBL Restructures Bank's Board, Management
George D. Kennedy, Liberian Observer
February 3, 2009
 The
Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced the transfer
of ownership of Global Bank Liberia Limited (GBLL) to
Platinum Habib Bank (PHB). The CBL issued the transfer
of ownership yesterday after a 100% sale of shares by
Global Bank's former shareholders. The CBL approved the
consummation of the sale transaction on January 30, 2009
Global Bank has changed hands
to new management
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