Ellen Denies Minorities of Justice-Says Prince Y. Johnson
Courtesy: Public Agenda
31 October, 2010
The deeds of leaders in a democratic society are openly subjected to scrutiny by critics, opponents and even objective or fair minded supporters. In our post war society that is rapidly undergoing democratization; this fact is even glaring, especially in the count down to 2011 elections. As Samuka V. Konneh Of Our Staff Reports, Senator Prince Y. Johnson has turned his attention to the problems confronting Liberians under the watch of President Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf. At the beginning, just before the Senator arrived, the expressions on the faces of participants were indescribable; but one would call it smiles for some people while frowns and anxiety could be good descriptions for others. Read detail
MANDINGOS IN LIBERIA: Rebuttal to O’NEIL PHILIP’S RANT "THE EYE OPENER: LIBERIA'S EXTREMIST MUSLIMS AND EMERGING JIHADISTS."
SIDDIQ KONNEH
28 October, 2010

I was not mesmerized when O'Neil Philip, an imprudent and thoughtless student from the University of Liberia, writes in the daily observer his paltry parses of issues he thinks merit attentions. His array of gibberish is titled, "THE EYE OPENER: LIBERIA'S EXTREMIST MUSLIMS AND EMERGING JIHADISTS." In it, he blatantly named Muslims (Mandingos) as perpetrators of crimes and extremist jihadists, even though he does not know the meaning of "extremist jihadists." PHILIP writes," Read detail
Sekou Kanneh Donates to Community Mosque
Courtesy: Public Agenda
25 October, 2010
The businessman and prospective representative candidate for District #7, Mr. Sekou Kanneh has donated a generator to a community mosque in Conde Town, Amagashie, Paynesville. The presentation of the generator was made on Wednesday October 20 at the mosque in the presence of the mosque congregants who thanked Mr. Kanneh for his kind gesture. According to a press release from Royal House Communication Consortium, Inc., in presenting the generator, Mr. Kanneh made it clear that he was not giving the generator to the mosque because “I am intending to run for the representative seat in the district.”  Read detail
Guinea Electoral Commission Delays Sunday Vote
no new date set for vote which has been delayed several times
Courtesy: VOA
23 October, 2010
Guinea's electoral commission is delaying Sunday's second-round presidential runoff. The new head of Guinea's electoral commission says there will be no voting Sunday because the country is not ready. Malian General Siaka Toumany Sangare says it is clear to everyone that Sunday's round of voting is not feasible, chiefly because of problems with voter registration.The frontrunner in this second round, former prime minister Cellou Diallo, met with Sangare Friday and says they discussed potential threats to the process including reports of parallel electoral lists and voter cards.Sangare also met with Diallo's challenger long time opposition leader Alpha Conde after Conde rallied thousands of supporters in the capital. Read detail
Lawlessness and Violence Plague Civilians in Ivory Coast's West
Courtesy: VOA
23 October, 2010
As Ivory Coast prepares to hold its long-delayed presidential poll, Human Rights Watch says well-armed criminal gangs in the country's far west continue to assault, rob and rape local residents with impunity.In a report released Friday, Human Rights Watch says in western Ivory Coast, masked bandit groups create makeshift roadblocks to then rob and attack local residents and extortion by former rebel fighters is rampant. The international watchdog group says the criminality has its roots in the 2002-2003 civil war that split Ivory Coast between north and south. HRW says since then, state failure to protect residents and punish attackers has fueled lawlessness. Read detail
CDC, USA PHOTO NEWS
By: Sidiki Fofana
22 October, 2010

Inaugural gala meeting photos of the diaspora arm of the Congress for Democratic Change(CDC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., October 16-17-2010.
Guinea Presidential Candidates Ready for
Sunday's Vote
Courtesy: VOA
21 October, 2010
Both of Guinea's presidential candidates say they are ready to go ahead with Sunday's scheduled run-off, now that military leaders have named a new head of the electoral commission.
The campaigns of both former prime minister Cellou Diallo and long-time opposition leader Alpha Conde say they are ready to drop their objections to Sunday's poll and finally put this second-round run-off to the voters. Diallo threatened to boycott the vote if Lounceny Camara was not replaced as head of the electoral commission because Diallo says Camara favors the Conde campaign. The Conde campaign threatened to boycott the vote if Camara was replaced. Read detail
Speech by Amb. Barnes at CDC Gala Event 10-16-10
By: SAYKU KROMAH
18 October, 2010
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: I bring you fraternal greetings from the Liberia Destiny Party (LDP).When I received the invitation from the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) USA to be the Keynote Speaker for this inauguration ceremony, I immediately accepted it with great enthusiasm. My enthusiasm was occasioned by the fact that very rarely do political parties invite the leader of a rival political party to serve as its keynote speaker on such a momentous occasion. The fact that the CDC leadership in the United States could make such a magnanimous gesture demonstrates recognition that the issues confronting our country transcend party loyalty and affiliation and represent challenges that have enjoined every Liberian to be a part of the solution. Read detail
In Settling the Record Straight, I Beg to Differ With FrontPage Africa Analysis on Woods-Ellen Ticket
By: Moses Y. Forkpa
17 October, 2010
Firstly, let me extol the FrontPage news outlet for providing us with a somewhat in-depth analysis regarding the personality Samuel Kofi Woods and his chances and possibilities of donning the number two (2) jersey for the New Unity Party come 2011 and what could make or break this momentous occurrence in a nation in dire need of a people-centered leadership to consolidate the positive stride that has been made thus far by President Sirleaf and the Unity Party. Read detail
Guinea’s Rival Parties Agree to Form Unity Government
Courtesy: VOA
14 October, 2010
A top official of the Union of Democratic Forces in Guinea (UDFG) told VOA his group has agreed in principle to form a unity government with opposition leader Alpha Conde’s Guinean People's Rally party (RPG) regardless of the outcome of the presidential run-off vote. Yousouff Sylla, a special adviser to leading presidential candidate and former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo, said the agreement will help reduce tension and preserve the country’s unity before, during and after the scheduled 24th October election.
“My party is willing to build up a democratic system which will work properly and, in that kind of system in principle, the loser must get some assurances that he is not going to lose everything. He needs some protection.  Read detail
A Response to Mr. O’neill A. R. Phillips article titled “EYE OPENER: Liberia’s Extremist Muslims and Emerging Jihadists”
By: Phamolie M. Kromah
13 October, 2010
Please allow me a space in your daily to address an article written by Mr. O’neill A. R. Phillips Titled “EYE OPENER: Liberia’s Extremist Muslims and Emerging Jihadists”. Mr. Phillips who claims to be a college student and a senior at that rate, I would think he would investigate and provide facts before asserting that there is a potential emergence of extremist and jihadist in Liberia.
As much as I disagree with your opening lines of your “EYE OPENER” article, I’m forced to accept your opinion therein. Since independence, as you claim, Liberia has remained a beacon of hope for free people of Negro descent. Read detail
THE EYE OPENER: LIBERIA'S EXTREMIST MUSLIMS AND EMERGING JIHADISTS
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
12 October, 2010

Liberia, since its independence, has always been a beacon of hope for free people of Negro descent and has continued the process of acculturation. Since the founding of Liberia, its people have always remained accommodative, even in the midst of calamity. But the seemingly creeping nausea of extremist Muslim ideology needs not be taken lightly. In 2004 radical and extremist Muslims in Liberia initiated the burning of a Christian worship place (Church) in Jacob Town, Paynesville, only because of a feud between a supposed Muslim personality and a Christian family. Read detail
The So Called Dubai Letter and the President’s Emotional Reaction
By Nvasekie N. Konneh
10 October, 2010
The inauguration of the elected leadership of the National Muslim Council of Liberia was postponed several times so as to accommodate the schedule of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. This was because of the cozy relationship the Muslim leadership has enjoyed and continues to enjoy with the status quo. It has always been customary for the Liberian Muslim leadership to maintain such cozy relationship with those in power. That’s why the inauguration of the National Muslim Council’s elected leadership was postponed several times to accommodate. Read detail
CORRUPTION IN LIBERIA: A Catalyst for Socio-economic and Political Collapse
By: SIDDIQ KONNEH
09 October, 2010

The noun corruption has become the most familiar term in Liberia. Almost every Liberian with conscience can, inarguably, affirm the existence of systemic corruption in all government functionaries. Despite the unequivocal condemnation and bouts by the current regime, headed by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, it remains one of the most deadly viruses in our polity.Read detail
Public Service Announcement:
09 October, 2010

Future Africa is seeking a credible, reliable and officially recognized local partner in Liberia. This partnership will be based on humanitarian cooperation. Our local partner will help to carry out the distribution of books, used computers and other relevant materials send to Liberia. Partner must also make sure that these materials are delivered to the right people. Read detail

THE FIRST MEETING OF THE COUNTRY SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION ON LIBERIA'S PEACE BUILDING FUNDS INITIATIVE.
By: Abu M Kamara
08 October, 2010

New York October 7th, 2010 the first meeting of the country specific configuration on Liberia’s Peace Building Fund initiative has taken place with several key UN officials in attendance.The meeting witnessed the launch of a Report by the Peace Building Commission Delegation which was sent to Liberia from 16-27 August 2010, in consultation with the Government of Liberia and other stakeholders at the national level. Read detail
Contribution for a Good Cause
Courtesy: LIMANY
07 October, 2010
“Our country was devastated due to the long carnage; this is the time for us to help with the recovery efforts” said Mr. Sackor. He had been buying and stocking new and used books for the past few months after he heard about the opening of the library. Mr. Sackor stressed that government alone would not fix all the problems in Liberia. He said it is up to individuals to help in their own unique ways. He also thanked Mr. Sylla for undertaking such an important and rewarding project for Liberia.The youthful Activist thanked Mr. Sackor for the donation. He said he was impressed and grateful for the heartfelt charitable act. He also highlighted the total involvement of Mr. Sackor arrangement and transporting the consignment from the Twin cities to Monrovia. Read detail
Felmausa’s VPA and Others Meet President Sirleaf
By:Varlee A. Kamara
06 October, 2010
A high-power delegation of Unity Party Partisans on Friday, September 24 2010, met Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of the republic of Liberia, at the Omni Hotel in New York City, USA. The delegation, which was headed by Hon. Gayah Fahnbulleh, chairman Unity Party USA, included: Hon. Mohammed S. Kromah, Felmausa’s vice president for administration ,Mr. Mohammed Ansumana, Chairman Unity Party Youth Congress, Mr. S Momolu Gray, SG Unity Party Youth Congress, and Mr. Solomon Reeves.  Read detail
How can we resolve our community Disputes?
By: Sheikh Mohammed Kanneh
04 October, 2010

Liberian Mandingo Communities in various parts of America, for example, are at present time like ships without any recognized captains, moving aimlessly in the turbulent social sea around them, ready to sink any time, while those on board fight and argue with each other and each group among them hoping to be able to hijack the ship and or remain as only captain for life. Read detail
AFRICA AND HUMAN RIGHTS
By: SIDDIQ KONNEH
03 October, 2010

Most often, when people think about Africa they imagine a place of darkness, savagery, awkward social settings and a place where human rights and dignities are compromised. These thinking mentalities have often been employed by sundry people in defining what Africa is. There is no doubt, every continent has her own vices and depravities to deal with, and Africa as a continent is no exception. Read detail
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Liberia to the United Nations
Abu M Kamara
02 October, 2010
New York October, 1st2010, a stakeholders meeting to discuss the next stage on Liberia’s preparation towards a full implementation of the Peace Building funds initiatives has taken place with an understanding that a technical team be sent to the country to assist the Government in drawing up priority plans for implementation.Ambassador Majorn Kamara, Liberia Permanent Representative to the United Nations (Host), along with Hon. Amara Konneh, Minister for planning and Economic Affairs expressed appreciation to the representatives of Peace Building Support Office of the United Nations and the United States Mission to the United Nations. Read detail
Liberia Destiny Debaters…
By: D-FLOW FLOMO
01 October, 2010

Do you have a party of choice among Liberia’s registered political parties? The Road to Liberia 2011 General Elections and beyond starts now. You are invited to register and join other patriotic Liberians in a town hall style of debating the destiny of “MAMA” Liberia. Check out the information and pay particular attention to the standard registration process via email/phone: flomod01@go.metrostate.edu, dflomoii01@hamelineUnversity.edu, or simply call: 763-923-9291. Read detail