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April 2009


 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

May 29, 2009

The Minnesota Mandingo Association (MMA) invites all members to its regular end of the month meeting on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at the usual venue in North Minneapolis, MN. The meeting will commence @ 4:00PM prompt. Please contact Alh Donzo for a copy of the constitution and come prepared to vote on the proposed amendments to the constitution.
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A young Mandingo Businessman seeks your Patronage
May 31, 2009

The CEO of Kaba Moving Services, Mr. Larry Kaba has added a new line of business. Mr. Kaba, AKA-Larry invited and met with the web management team of MandingoNations at his new business location in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Read detail
Ivorian ex-rebels hand over zones
Courtesy: BBC
May 30, 2009
Former rebel forces in Ivory Coast have relinquished territory in the north to civilian administrators appointed by President Laurent Gbagbo.
A handover ceremony was held on Tuesday in the ex-rebel stronghold of Bouake.
Mr Gbagbo says polls cannot be held until the central government's rule is restored throughout Ivory Coast. Read detail
Brumskine, Kromah Others Face Senate on Threshold Today
By: Stephen Binda
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
May 29, 2009

MONROVIA, The final deliberation and gathering of opinions on the much talked about Threshold Bill currently before members of the National Legislature will today, Wednesday, May 27, 2009, be concluded by the Liberian Senate with the holding of a major public hearing on the passage of the Bill. Read detail
History of the Mandingo Tribe
By: Gaynor Borade
Courtesy: Buzzle.com
May 28, 2009
The Mandingo or Mandinka tribe is a part of one of the largest ethnic groups in the African Sub-continent. Based in West Africa, the tribe is represented today by approximately eleven million people. The history of the Mandingo tribe is as interesting as their culture and belief system.

The Mandingo tribe from West Africa are descendants of the Mali Empire. The empire is believed to have thrived under King Sundiata Keita. Today the tribe is not only Africa's most prominent ethno-linguistic group, but also the most spread out. Read detail
Recommendations to FELMAUSA and its Constituency in the Diaspora
By :Ali Sylla
May 27, 2009
Different forces contribute to bring an overall change in an organization. These forces are though unpredictable but Specialists have identified some of the major forces that will be bringing an overall change in organizations in the coming years. These forces are both internal as well as external i.e. the change process will be initiated from within the FELMAUSA organization as well as from outside forces. Read detail
Commissioner Linked to Black Money Deal
Claims She Was under ‘Evil Spell
Courtesy: Liberia Observer
May 27, 2009
MONROVIA, A 30-year-old woman identified as Baby Girl Kromah has formally been charged by police in Monrovia for allegedly duping former Acting Executive Director of Liberia Independent National Human Rights Commission (INHRC), Madam Ellen Whyte, of US$25,000 in November last year. Read detail
Was it uncertainty or a clever repudiation of the fact by Minister Bropleh?
May 26, 2009
Moazu Mussa. Kromah
Accra- Ghana

It is a best practice in the process of nation building that the people learn the true historical account about themselves, as it means their salvation from ignorance to the radiance of knowledge. Incontrovertibly, there is much confusion among Liberians in the light of identifying their true identities, as witnessed during the civil crisis, due to our inferior historical knowledge of ourselves as taught by the founders of the Liberian nation. Read detail
Obama to visit Russia and Ghana
Courtesy: BBC
May 25, 2009
S President Barack Obama is to make a week-long foreign tour in July that will include Russia, Italy and Ghana, the White House says.
Mr Obama will be in Moscow on 6-8 July for talks that are expected to cover efforts to reduce nuclear stockpiles and non-proliferation.
From Russia he will head to the Group of Eight summit in Italy.
He will then travel to the Ghanaian capital, Accra, on his first trip as president to sub-Saharan Africa.  Read detail
Job Well Done FELMAUSA!!
By: Bangalee Trawally
May 24, 2009
I applaud FELMAUSA with outmost enthusiasm for the innovative and creative Mandingo audio news program recently launched on its website. However, I do have my own doubts. Notwithstanding, I consider FELMAUSA’s effort a creative break through because of its potential to promote our rich cultural heritage. As you may well know, language is the bedrocks of any culture, and if that language goes extinct so will the culture it belongs to. Therefore, to promote our language in this fashion is highly commendable for the following reasons:  Read detail
Over Liberian Girl's 15-Yr 'Adoption':
Abdallah Heads for Trouble
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
May 23, 2009
MONROVIA,Ahmed Abdallah, a Sudanese national in Liberia, may shortly find himself in trouble with the Liberian Government if formal communication to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) for his investigation and prosecution is anything to go by.
A child rights and pro-democracy group, Fore Runner of Children's Universal Rights (FOCUS), has written the Government through the MOJ to bring criminal charges against Abdallah for his alleged connection with the 'adoption' of the Liberian girl, Facia Christopher Sieh, 15 years ago as a 10-year-old. Read detail
MMA'S UNDEFINED ROLES IN
FELMAUSA'S UPCOMING CONVENTION
By: Molley Kamara

May 22,2009
Few years ago when the idea of a Mandingo organization in the twin cities was conceived, most people were happy because there was a need for such an organization. During those early days, the Minnesota Mandingo Association (MMA) truly delivered on its promises. Mandingoes moving to Minnesota were usually welcomed with gifts; some even got financial assistance to help ease the transition but most importantly they received warm welcome from their brothers and sisters in the twin cities. Read detail

Minnesota Mandingo Community
Welcomes its newest member
May 21, 2009

The Kuyateh family (famous for putting up the biggest baby naming ceremony in Minnesota) was blessed with a bouncing baby boy on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in South Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Baby Kuyateh and the mother are in good health at this time, and they are expected to return home soon. The family can be contacted @ 763-245-1694, See  photo!
Pres. Sirleaf Meets Camara and Koroma
Courtesy:Liberian Observer
May 20, 2009
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is in Conakry, Guinea, on a one-day official working visit.
An Executive Mansion release says the President will hold consultations with Guinean Head of State Moussa Camara, on matters relating to the two countries.
The Liberian leader, who currently chairs the Mano River Union (MRU) sub-regional grouping, will also join Sierra Leonean President Ernest Bai Koroma in Lelalehun, Gola Forest, Kenema District, today, May 15, 2009, for a one-day event, marking the dedication of the Trans-Border Peace Park in the Gola Forest. Read detail
Former Speaker Apologizes for War-time Role
By: Alfred Chea
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
May 19,2009
MONROVIA,Morris Momolu Dukuly, Sr., former speaker of the erstwhile Transitional Legislative Assembly (TLA) of the disbanded Liberia National
Transitional Government (LNTG), has publicly apologized to the Liberian nation and non-
Liberians for 'any indiscretion' he may have committed.
Addressing the special hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) yesterday in Monrovia, Mr. Dukuly told the commissioners: Read detail
LISGIS Releases Final 2008 NPHC Results
UL Commencement Update
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
May 17, 2009
After many years of labor, 2,400 students graduated from the University of Liberia (UL) in various disciplines. Most of those who graduated from the University were either self-supported or children of ordinary Liberians who can hardly make ends meet in our society. Though the task was tedious yet they made it, succeeding against all odds. Read detail
Sanniquellie Mosque Project
Nationwide Donation/Contribution Updates
By: SMDF
May 16, 2009

Click to see the list!!
GOL Suffers US$11M Budget Deficit
Poised to Streamline Expenditures
By: George D. Kennedy
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
May 15, 2009
MONROVIA,The Government of Liberia (GOL) has suffered US$11 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2008/09, Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has disclosed. The budget deficit, according to Minister Ngafuan, is due to the global financial and economic crisis and delays by the National Legislature in ratifying certain major concession agreements that would have accrued revenues to Government.
Speaking to economic reporters in Monrovia Friday afternoon, Minister Ngafuan named the recently ratified US$2.6 billion Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) signed between the Government and China Union as one of the concession agreements that suffered delays at the Legislature. Read detail
Dirty tricks' over toxic waste
By: Liz MacKean
Courtesy:BBC
May 14, 2009
London's High Court will on Wednesday hear allegations of dirty tricks in the biggest class action ever brought before the British courts.
It arises from the dumping of toxic waste three years ago in Ivory Coast's largest city, Abidjan.
In the aftermath, up to 100,000 people fell sick and 16 died.
The waste belonged to a multi-national oil trading company, Trafigura. In the wake of the incident, 30,000 Abidjanis are suing them for damages. Read detail
THE POLITICIZATION OF THE MANDINGO COMMUNITY: INTERNAL IDENTIY CRISIS; ELITISM VS GRASSROOTISM; WHO YIELDS THE DIVIDENDS?
 By: Ibrahim Al-bakri Nyei
05694498/pericle925@yahoo.com/www.ibrahimnyei.blogspot.com
May 13, 2009
Ethnicity is a critical point of rally in political situations, particularly in Africa where ethnic politics has dominated at the expense of nationalism. Liberian politics is a good tool for experimentation of the test of ethnicity in African politics to be used in any political laboratory. The first ethnic group to dominate the politics and socio-economy of Liberia was the minority group of settlers referred to as the Americo-Liberians. Read detail
Guinea coup leader will not stand
Courtesy: BBC
May 12, 2009
Guinea's military coup leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara has said he will not run in forthcoming elections.
Capt Camara said none of the other leaders who helped bring him to power in December's coup would run either.
Capt Camara came to power in a bloodless coup after the death of President Lansana Conte, who had ruled Guinea for 24 years.
Guinea ex-ministers repay money
Courtesy: BBC
May 11, 2009
Guinea's military authorities have released three former ministers after they agreed to repay money they are accused of embezzling.
The three, who include former Prime Minister Ahmed Tidiane Souare, were arrested last week.
They have already repaid the first instalments of the money. However, another ex mines minister was "unco-operative" and remains in custody.
The army seized power last December after President Lansana Conte died.  Read detail
Refugee Situation Improves in West Africa
By: Fid Thompson
Courtesy: VOA
May 10, 2009
The United Nations says since the end of major conflicts in the region, West Africa's refugee population is declining.
Two million people were uprooted during the civil war in Sierra Leone, and hundreds of thousands fled conflicts in Ivory Coast and Liberia.
Now, with the end of major conflict in the region, most West African refugees have returned home or settled in their host country, leaving relatively few in camps. Read detail
Guinea miners crushed in cave-in
Courtesy: BBC
May 9, 2009
At least 13 people in Guinea have died and five are badly injured after a gold mine they were working in caved in.
Guinea's information minister said 10 people remained unaccounted for.
The BBC's Alhassan Sillah in Guinea says the area around Siguiri town, some 600km (372 miles) north of the capital, Conakry, is rich in gold deposits. Read detail
Gambia President Yahya Jammeh
threatens to behead gays
Gambian News
May 8, 2009
ECCENTRIC Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has threatened to behead gays unless they leave the country, according to reports.
"The Gambia is a country of believers ... sinful and immoral practices (such) as homosexuality will not be tolerated in this country," the president told a crowd at a political rally on May 15, local journalists said today. Read detail
MMA President Mothers' Day Message
By: Alh Donzo
Press Secretary to the President
May 7, 2009
Mothers are the sweetest gift from God to us. There is no way we can ever really thank our mothers for all they do for us, nevertheless we must make it a habit to keep reminding ourselves of the various sacrifices they made while raising us. Mothers' Day is the best time to say in words how much you love and care for your mum. Read detail
The Swaray family and the Minnesota Mandingo
Community welcome another new member!
May 6, 2009

He was born on Saturday, May 2, 2009
at approximately 1400 hrs, at the Abott Hospital
in South Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The baby and the mother are doing fine at this time,
and they have since returned home from the hospital.
You may contact the family by calling 612-483-1662
Tiny bride wows Sierra Leone
By: Umaru Fofana
Courtesy: BBC
May 6, 2009
Thousands of people have thronged the streets of the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown, to see one of the country's shortest people get married.
Masire Kamara is well known in the city where she sells tea in a market.
When word spread that she was getting wed, many people did not believe it was true and went to see for themselves.
Street parties were held in the happy couple's honour. The event was covered live on state television and was on the front page of many newspapers.
Thousands packed the church and hundreds more climbed onto rooftops to see Sierra Leone's celebrity wedding - the local equivalent of David and Victoria Beckham. Read detail
Charles Taylor loses Hague bid
Courtesy: BBC
May 5, 2009
War crimes judges have rejected a request to acquit Liberia's former President Charles Taylor on charges of crimes against humanity.
Mr Taylor's defence team argued that there was not enough evidence for the trial to proceed.
The decision by the Special Court for Sierra Leone at The Hague means that Mr Taylor, who has pleaded not guilty, must now present his defence. Read detail
Liberian Woman Flees 15-year Captivity
By :Cheechiay Jablasone
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
May 4, 2009

A 15-years old captivity Liberian woman freed by a United Nations Sudanese staff, returned to the country last Wednesday, April 22, 2009 illiterate and traumatized from abuse and enslavement. Read detail
"Dream Higher"
India Ambassador Tells UL 2,400 Graduates,
By: Alaskai Moore Johnson & Clara K. Mallah
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
May 3, 2009
MONROVIA, The Ambassador of the Republic of India to Liberia has cautioned graduates of the nation's highest institution of learning, the University of Liberia, to dream high and strive hard to achieve their dreams. Read detail
Donzo Must Account for US$9M
Probe for US$500,000 Seized Money
By Alva W. Wolokollie
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
May 2, 2009
MONROVIA,A member of the House of Representatives has written a letter of concern to plenary raising suspicion that a US$9 million budgetary appropriation given for procurement of equipment by the Ministry of Public Works might have not been expended. Plenary has therefore summoned former Public Works Minister, Lusine Donzo to account for that money.
The ex-Minister is expected to appear next Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at about 11 a.m. during the House's regular session. Read
Ivory Coast polls 'by December
Courtesy: BBC
May 1, 2009
Ivory Coast's ambassador to the United Nations has said his country's much-postponed presidential election will take place by the end of this year.
Ilahiri Djedje told the UN Security Council the vote, due since President Laurent Gbagbo's mandate ran out in 2005, would be held by 6 December. Read detail
 

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