DUKULY REACTS TO MANDINGO NATIONS’ STORY
News Source: Felmausa’s PR
July 17, 2010
The President of the Federation of Liberian Mandingo Associations in the U.S.A is reacting strongly to reports on Mandingo Nation’s website that he planned to resign his post.

According to the report, President Mohammed Dukuly was scheduled to resign on Sunday July 4, 2010 at FELMAUSA’s national convention in Philadelphia. Speaking to FELMAUSA NEWS recently, President Dukuly proclaimed that under no condition had he spoken to anyone about resigning. He described the report as baseless and unfounded. President Dukuly disclosed that he is taken aback because there are no plans in place for such action. He said, the story did not name any source, and as such he would not give it credence. Read
World Cup 2010: Nigeria 'drops team ban threat'
Courtesy: BBC African News
July 5, 2010
The Nigerian government has rescinded its decision to ban the national football team from all competitions, according to reports.

The news came one hour before a 1700 BST deadline set by football's world governing body Fifa was set to pass.  Read
Government will do All It Can to Address Current Flood
Ministry of Public Works' Press Release
Submitted by: Jesefu Morris Keita, Jr., Director
June 30, 2010
Monrovia, Thursday June 24, 2010…The Minister of Public Works Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods, II says the Government of Liberia will do all it can to address the current emergency flood situation in Monrovia and its environs.
The Minister, who along with the Minister of Lands, Mine and Energy and the Manager Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation toured some of the seriously affected areas, said he and his colleagues undertook the assessment exercise in order to see for themselves and understand the extent of the damage caused by the flood.

Accompanied by an array of Public Works officials and independent journalists, Minister Woods and colleagues visited the Spring Field area adjacent to the Fish Market, Old Road Junction, 12th Street community and central Monrovia.
NAMSAL Awards Six Scholarships
NAMSAL Press Release
June 28, 2010
(Monrovia, June 28, 2010) The National Muslim Students Association of Liberia has announced six scholarships for deserving and high-ranking students of the Jafaria Islamic School on Camp Johnson Road. The scholarship for the students was disclosed at the official closing and graduation ceremony of the school for the academic year 2009 – 2010.

Making the disclosure, the President of NAMSAL, Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei who served as Honoring Officer during the occasion admonished the students to be committed and focused in their pursuit for quality education as they strive to be good and productive citizens. He reminded the gathering of the commitment of NAMSAL to promoting academic excellence and competition amongst students in Liberia.  Read

Burundi votes with Pierre Nkurunziza the only candidate
Source: BBC African News
June 28, 2010
Voters in Burundi are casting their ballots in a presidential election in which the outcome is already clear.
The serving President Pierre Nkurunziza is the only candidate still running after all his opponents pulled out.
The ballot is the first since the last of the country's rebel movements agreed last year to a ceasefire and to join elections. Read
President Sirleaf Opens New Liberian Embassy in Kuwait; Holds Talks with Oil and Finance Ministers, Head of Kuwait Fund
Source: Executive Mansion
June 16, 2010
On the second day of her official visit to Kuwait, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Monday opened the new Embassy of the Republic of Liberia near Kuwait City, heralding the start of a strengthened bilateral relationship between the State of Kuwait and Liberia.

In remarks made at the opening ceremony, the President said she was pleased that the relationship had been “reactivated,” and that the two countries could now “begin to rebuild upon that historic and important relationship,” and together promote the development of Africa and strong partnership and relationship between the Arab States and the African continent. Read
Deadly blasts hit Nairobi rally
Aljazeera African News
June 15, 2010
Back-to-back explosions at a political rally in Nairobi have left at least six people dead and more than 100 others wounded.

Sunday's explosions occurred at a prayer meeting in the Kenyan capital organised by church leaders and politicians campaigning against a proposed new constitution. The Kenya Television Network (KTN) reported that there were two blasts at the Uhuru Park. Read
Liberian president off to the Gulf to hold bilateral talks
Executive Mansion - Monrovia
June 14, 2010
he Gulf State of Kuwait and Liberia commence a new chapter in bilateral relations as the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and senior Kuwaiti officials welcome Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and delegation at the start of a three-day official visit beginning Sunday, June 13.
The President, who leaves the country Saturday, begins the visit with bilateral discussions on Sunday involving the Amir, and the Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Liberian President.

Statements of support: Aspirant presidential Candidate of LIMAP, Mr. Lamine Kromah
Texas Editorial
June 3, 2010
Mohammed Kamara to Lamine Kromah: Lamine, I applaud you on your move to bring LIMAP back to live. And if there is anything we can do to promote your agenda, do not hesitate to let us know. I believe you will make a good president. Our community needs people of dignity and integrity, and you possess these qualities and more. Also, I am with the strong beliefs that you can restore hopes for the people of Philadelphia. So, I encourage the Mandingo community to come out massively and vote for Lamine Kromah on Election Day.

Statements of supports for Mr. Lamine Kromah’s presidential bid for LIMAP and the Mandingo community in Philadelphia

Mohammed S. Kamara
Bujumbura, Burundi
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Al and Tipper Gore to separate after 40 years
News source: The Associated Press
June 1, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper, are separating after 40 years of marriage.
According to an e-mail circulated among the couple's friends and obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, the Gores said it was "a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have made together following a process of long and careful consideration."
Gore spokeswoman Kalee Kreider confirmed the statement came from the Gores, but declined to comment further. Read
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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