The Jabateh and Toure families Thank the Mandingo Community
31 July, 2010

On July 29, 2010, reporters of the Mandingo Nations’ website were honored by an invitation from the families of a sadistic shooting Mandingo youth victim, Djebah Doe of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Upon arrival at the family residence, our reporters were welcomed by the parents of the recuperating teenager, Mr. and Mrs. Lassana Jabateh. Read detail
Launching the National Vision Project
By Nvasekie N. Konneh
30 July, 2010
Twenty years from now where will Liberia be? By then will we be self-sufficient in food production to feed its growing population? Will we be identified simply as Liberians or by our ethnicity and religion? Is Liberia is multi-cultural society or a nation founded on Christian Principle? Where is our sense of cultural pride and nationalism? Can Liberia achieve the developmental levels of Ivory Coast, Ghana, or Nigeria in the next 25 years or even surpass them? Read detail
Muslim Council Holds Intercessory Prayer
Courtesy: Public Agenda
29 July, 2010
The National Muslim Council of Liberia (NMCL) on Friday held its intercessory prayer service for the nation as Liberia marks the 163rd Independence Anniversary. The prayer which was held at the Ganta Central Mosque was attended by Muslims and graced by Her Excellency Madame Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, president of the Republic.
Serving as guest preacher at the intercessory program was Mr. Mohammed Bamba.  Read detail
Nimba Youth Sacrificed Two Cows
Courtesy: Public Agenda
28 July, 2010
Some youths of Nimba County under the banner of “Concerned Youth of Ganta for Reconstruction and Development” on last Friday slaughtered two cows as sacrifice for the county and the country at large. During the sacrifice ceremony, many young Nimbanians expressed happiness on the event and called on God to bless and protect their county and people. Speaking to this paper shortly after the event, the chairman of the organization, Mr. Mohammed L. Kamara, said the sacrifice was a conglomerate effort by youths of the county resident both home and in the Diaspora. Read detail
Prince Johnson To Change Running Mate?
Courtesy: Public Agenda
27 July, 2010
Prince Johnson’s survival and success as a military tactician came as no surprise. His political triumph as Senator amongst the contenders in Nimba also surprised only those who did not wake up early to realize the post war political mathematics and the deep suspicion that characterized it. But what came as surprise was the former rebel leader-cum politician presidential ambition along with a fellow of almost similar genre. As Helroz Zorleh of Our Staff Reports, PYJ is likely to drop his running mate, Abel Massaley, in what could be a sign of tactics or indecisiveness. Read detail
Liberians Observe 163 Years of Independence Monday
Courtesy: VOA
26 July, 2010
Liberia, Africa’s oldest republic, is celebrating 163 years of independence Monday. Information Minister Cletus Sieh told VOA that, after five years of significant improvement, Liberians are thankful for electing President Sirleaf. “When Madam Sirleaf was campaigning, she promised the Liberian people that, if she got elected, she would redeem our nation. Our nation, that had been considered as a failed state, will, (has) now been accepted by the comity of nations. Now, as Liberians today, we can go to any part of the world and walk majestically knowing that we are Liberians,” he said. Sieh also recounted other achievements during the five-year reign of President Sirleaf. Read detail
Burundi Based UN Staff, Mohammed Kamara Arrives Today
25 July, 2010
Former corporate America employee turned international UN staff; Honorable Mohammed Kamara is expected to touchdown today at the Atlanta international airport in transit to Dallas, Texas, where his beloved family enthusiastically awaits his arrival. It can be record that the former president of Orgtema and Mandingo community activist, Mr. Mohammed Kamara gave up his lucrative IT job nearly 6 months ago to join the United Nations’ family in helping to make the world a better place. Read detail
Former Guinean President Sekou Toure’s
Son Arrested
Courtesy: Public Agenda/Aminata.com
23 July, 2010
African strongmen sometimes left bitter feelings on the minds of those who might have opposed them politically. In Most, if not all, human societies, the deeds of a man may live long after him to hunt his children and relatives or become embarrassment to them. In political terms, such past wrongs are easily forgiven when remorse is shown and pardon sought. This is rarely the case as people are found of the habit to justifying the past or conceal the embarrassment their revelation may cause. As our Staff reports on, the First President of Guinea is viewed by others, especially those who might have opposed him, or on whose toes he might have stepped, as a less favorable figure.  Read detail
Sheikh Kafumba Points Out Shortfalls In Nationality Law
Courtesy: Public Agenda
22 July, 2010
In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to
Allah-the Almighty, the Sovereign of all sovereignty. We extol Him and glorify His Beautiful Names and Commendable Attributes!
We bring you warmest greetings and felicitations from the member organizations of the National Muslim Council of Liberia, its Officers and Members of the Executive Committee. We salute and hail you for the invitation extended to us to attend the Public Hearing on the Nationality Law under the auspices of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Claims, Petitions and Human Rights.  Read detail
Ganta Youth To Support July 26 In Nimba
Courtesy: Public Agenda
21 July, 2010
The Concern Youth of Ganta for Reconstruction and Development is commending the Chairman, Hon. Musa H. Bility and members of the Special Presidential Nimba Land Dispute Commission for the completion and submission of its final report to Her Excellency, President Ellen Jobnson-Sirleaf.
The group said it is neither pertinent nor useful to recount the tragic story of what has transpired in Liberia in the last two decades, when the peace loving people of Liberia went through difficult times, including a bloody civil war. “It will not be pertinent because some of the details are still too fresh and painful to many individuals whose land and properties are still being illegally occupied in Nimba.” Read detail
Retrospection of the “Barkidu Massacre,” The True StoryTwenty First Commemoration Held in Atlantic City NJ USA
By: Varfley A. Dolleh
20 July, 2010
As we commemorate the 21stth anniversary of the infamous “Barkidu Massacre”, it must be noted that it is both worldly and Godly reality, that while it true that millions of Liberians and non -Liberians suffered as a result of the despicable, heinous, vicious, and diabolical military adventurism of Charles Taylor, little did the religious people of “Barkidu” hypothesize that this religious beckon of “Lofa County”, the enviable Islamic center, vibrant and enterprising town would have been targeted leading to the massacre of hundreds innocent “Mandingoes”, including women children, and the elderly with out any justifiable reasons. Read detail
Taking responsibility- a reflective assessment of our deportment
By: FELMAUSA Board Chairman, Hon: Abe Kromah
18 July, 2010
I am a very lucky man to be counted as a member of this vibrant community. I am also privileged to live in the shadow- shadow and shadow of the like of Samore’ Toure, Sondiyata Keita, Sbsu Kamara (Boatswain),grandfather Chief Musa Kromah, many more contemporary leaders like Alhaji Kromah and Edward B Kesselly amongst others. I am sure most if not everyone in the sight of this piece proud themselves in the same vein. During those days when our forbearers ruled the African Continent, we are told that one of the cardinal rules was the respect for the value system; a system deeply embedded in the tradition of love for one another. Read detail
Guinea: Ex-president's son Ousmane Conte freed on bail
Courtesy: BBC
18 July, 2010
The eldest son of Guinea's late leader has been freed after spending 16 months in jail for alleged drug trafficking. His lawyer told the BBC that Ousmane Conte was released on bail pending further legal action. He was arrested two months after the military seized power on his father's death. Last month he was named by the US as a "drugs kingpin" and admitted on live television his trafficking involvement but said he was not a "ringleader". Read detail
POLICE BRUTALITY: Two wrongs does not make right
By: Chorphie Charlie
17 July, 2010

The behavior of the Liberian National Police on the orders of Inspector General of the Liberia National Police, Mark Amblard returns Liberia to the dark days, and create a high sense of insecurity. Read detail
Who Are They? Judges or Pastors?
By: Bangalee Trawally
15 July, 2010
It is interesting to note that people considered to be peace brokers have now become judges in their own rights. Of late, the Liberian Clergymen of Minnesota operating under the name the Liberian Ministerial Association (LMA) decide to probe into the long standing dispute between OLM’s discharged Chairman John Tarley and the Board of OLM, and thereby making sweeping statements to satisfy their desires. It’s my understanding that LMA has paid deaf ears to the constitution that governs the organization, but rendered judgment based on fallacies, and what they believe should be done. This is like a Supreme Court judges legislating from the bend instead of coming down with their verdict based on the law (constitution). This is unfortunate that men of God will behave as such. Read detail
Ivory Coast Electoral Commission to Publish Expanded Provisional Voter List
Courtesy: VOA
14 July, 2010
Ivory Coast's electoral commission will publish a new provisional voter list Thursday, as the country inches toward long-delayed presidential elections. Ivory Coast's electoral commission says it has expanded the provisional voter list from 5.3 million to almost 5.8 million people to include 490,000 voters who were too young to vote in the last elections, held in 2000. The head of the Independent Electoral Commission, Youssouf Bakayoko, says this list will be the provisional voter list, replacing all previous versions. He says the voter contestation period will be re-opened. Read detail
Why Nimba? Why Now?
By:Mohamed Sherif
12 July, 2010
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has selected Sanniquellie, Nimba County as the site of this year’s Independence Day, July 26 celebration in spite of that county’s infamous reputation as the venue of horrific Massacres during Liberia’s uncivil war. With the hands of its two senior Legislative leaders dripping with the blood of the innocents, the choice of Sanniquellie defies all reasonable logic. With illegal dwellers and squatters still occupying Mandingo-owned houses and farmlands, the intriguing choice of Nimba county at this time is counter-productive to the peace we so endear. Read detail
A SAFE RETURN FROM FELMAUSA’S CONVENTION IN PHILLY
By: Sekou Kenneh, Opinion Leader MN
10 July, 2010
Fellow Felmausans, I'm delighted to inform you that we have safely returned home after a long journey from the Twin Cities (Minnesota) to Philadelphia, PA for FELMAUSA’S convention 2010. All thanks and praises due to the Almighty Allah who is the guardian and protector of us all. I wish to extend my profound thanks and appreciation to all of our brothers and sisters in Philadelphia, PA for the level of hospitality accorded us during this year’s convention. My heartfelt commendation goes to the Leadership of LIMAP, notably President Mohamed Bility and the energetic officials of the Liberian Mandingo Association of Pennsylvania (LIMAP), for hosting one of the best and successful conventions in the history of the Federation (FELMAUSA).  Read detail
Guinea’s Supreme Court Begins Election Fraud Hearing Friday
Courtesy: VOA
09 July, 2010
The chairman of Guinea’s Research Institute on Democracy and the Rule of Law, a non-governmental organization says the Supreme Court will Friday begin hearing allegations of voter irregularities during the 27th June presidential election. Attorney Thierno Balde said expectations are high among Guineans that the Supreme Court’s final decision will be fair. He said this will pave the way for the run-off election to determine who becomes Guinea’s democratically elected leader. Read detail
Birth Announcement:
By: Donzo family
07 July, 2010

The Minnesota Mandingo community is pleased to announce that Al Donzo (AKA Chris D) and Madiaba Donzo were blessed with a baby boy at the Methodist Hospital on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at1:05 pm. He weighed 8lb13ozs and appears to be very happy as the newest member of the family and community. Mother, father and baby are doing just fine. Please call 612-229-1963 to share the happiness of this family. Information about baby naming will be sent later. Click here for more photos
Solomon Sylla Press release: MYS Psychosocial Consultant Calls on NGoS to Come to The aid of persons affected by ON-GOING demolition EXERCISE
06 July, 2010

Monrovia, Wednesday June 30, 2010…The Executive Director for the Solomon Syllah Public Library and Recreational Center, Mr. Ali Sylla is calling on both International and Local Non-governmental organizations to come to the aid of individuals recently dislocated as a result of the on-going demolition exercise aimed at clearing the streets and right-of-ways in the greater Monrovia area.
__________________________________________________
Run-off Necessary in Guinea Presidential Election
Courtesy: VOA
04 July, 2010
Provisional results were announced late Friday for Guinea's first round of presidential elections, and a run-off between the two top-scoring candidates is planned for July 18.
Former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo won 39.72 percent of the vote in last Sunday's presidential poll, according to provisional results announced Friday.Long-time opposition leader, Alpha Conde, came in second, winning 20.67 percent of votes. Read detail