Nathaniel Barnes  addresses King Sao Bosso Lecture Series
By: Phamolie Morris Kromah
30 September, 2010
Former Liberian ambassador to the United States and former Minister of Finance of the Republic of Liberia Hon. Nathaniel Barnes will address the King Sao Bosso Kamara Lecture Series on Sunday, October 3rd at 3pm at the edifice of the African Culture Alliance of North America (ACANA). Hon. Barnes who was recently recalled by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for possible reassignment is currently in the U.S. He served as the Keynote speaker for the just ended ULAA convention in the twin cities.  Read detail
TENNESSEE MOSQUE LAWSUIT- The power of hatred.
By: SIDDIQ KONNEH
29 September, 2010

The growing resentment and hatred against muslims by few conceited islamophobic Americans is going out of proportion. America is a free country where people should be allowed to worship without fear or panic, with the exclusion of Muslims, now it seems. There are now lawsuits and social uprisings specially orchestrated to demonize and portray Islam as the most intolerant religion. The most grievous account is some self-centered politicians and public officials have joined the raid. Read detail
"Stop the infuriating Complex and make yourselves relevant"- Minister Abu Kamara urges Mandingoes in the U.S.
By: Musa S. Fofana
29 September, 2010
The Minister Consular at the Liberian Mission to the United Nations Mr. Abu Kamara has urged the Liberian Mandingo Community to rise above inferiority   complex and embark on endeavors that will make them more relevant to the broader Liberian Society. The political future of the Mandingoes on the National stage is a promising one. Mr. Kamara declared. Mr. Kamara emphasized the need for the Liberian Mandingoes to prioritize education. Read detail
ISLAM IN AMERICA. A Sober Recollection of Anti- Islamists' Disposition Toward Muslims.
By: SIDDIQ KONNEH
28 September, 2010

America has been known as a country with enormous and infinite opportunities for all. It is still refer to as the land of freedom and embrace; a beacon of hope and a place where dreams come true.
America is a country with diverse and complex social strata and countless of faiths and nationalities. Because our founding fathers saw such huge diversity from the onset, they proclaimed freedom and equity as the cornerstone of our nation. Read detail
A fumble and a missed opportunity in handling the “pagan letter” issue.
By: Manyou Bility
27 September, 2010

The issue of religion should be handled in a sensitive manner void of emotions. Religion is one of the issues that control one's inner soul directly. If mishandled as evidenced by the president's recent revelation, emotions and tensions are inflamed culminating into religious conflict. This is something Liberia and Liberians can do without. The issue of the so called “pagan letter” has the propensity of plunging our country into serious problems. Read detail
PRINCE YANCY JOHNSON, An Anatomy of a political Demagogue
By: SIDDIQ KONNEH
27 September, 2010
Liberia, a country with less than three million people and a vast natural resources to feed more than four million people, depends on aid from donors around the world to feed its people. How possible could this be? This is the question most of us ask on a daily basis. And it becomes frustrating to realize that war has become the only methodology for Liberians in solvng their problems. Warlords who started these conflicts are left with impunitive and some have gone as far as becoming prominent stake holders in the nation, like Prince Y Johnson.  Read detail
TWO SO-CALLED LIBERIAN MUSLIM YOUTH LEADERS MAKING SENSELESS COMMENTS:
By: SIDDIQ KONNEH,
26 September, 2010

I was in Houston Texas, USA, listening to star radio online when I heard two so-called Liberian- muslim youth leaders making sensely comments and calling on the Grand- Mufti of Liberia, Sheik Morris Sumaworo to step down effective immediately. I thought I was dreaming, but it was a reality. These two buffoons emanating from the lunatic fringe, with no conscious, publicly incriminated and demonized the man who was imprisoned because of his stance on issues that affected Muslims in Liberia. I wonder if these two so-called muslim youths actually represent the true aspirations and hopes of muslim students in Liberia? Read detail
ISLAM CONDEMNS TERRORISM
By: Sheikh Mohammed Kanneh
25 September, 2010

A recent article “The silence of the American Muslim community on terrorism speaks loudly” by JIm Ragano is typical of the selective hearing of those who have made up their minds about Islam and Muslims. Read detail
Islam not a religion of violence says President Jammeh
Courtesy: Gambia News
24 September, 2010
The Gambian leader President Yahya Jammeh has said that the religion of Islam is not a religion of violence, and that true Muslims are noble and honourable. President Jammeh, a stanch Muslim himself, made the remarks last Friday in Banjul during his annual traditional meeting with Banjul Muslim elders at State House. He also used the forum to speak against the decision of one Terry Jones in the United State who vowed to burn the Muslim holy book the Quran."The people in the West. I want to send you a message. The message is that Islam is the best religion, and that there would be no other prophet after the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)." Read deatil
Dispute over Electoral Commission May Threaten Guinea Run-Off Vote
Courtesy: VOA
23 September, 2010
A human rights activist said Guineans are expressing concern following the “controversial” election of Lancie Camara as the new chairman of the electoral commission ahead of a proposed 10th October presidential run-off vote.Thierno Balde, president of Guinea's Research Institute on Democracy and the Rule of Law, a non-governmental organization, told VOA some Guineans have called on interim President General Sekouba Konate to help resolve the impasse. Read detail
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Liberia to the United Nations Press Release:
By: Abu Kamara
22 September, 2010

New York September 21, 2010, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged world leaders attending the 65th session of the United Nations High level Plenary on the Millennium Development Goals to exert more efforts towards eradicating poverty, diseases and illiteracy. Addressing the world leaders on the Millennium Development Goals, President Sirleaf called for a concrete actions that are capable of reducing poverty and eliminate inequality among people in all parts of the world.” W share a common tool to achieve this, the Millennium Development Goals”. Read detail
Montserrado District #1 Produces More Contenders
Courtesy: Public Agenda
21 September, 2010
Many constituencies across Liberia have already expressed and continue to articulate their anguish and frustrations over the manner in which those they voted in power in 2005 have miserably failed them and could not even deliver on their electoral promises but are only promoting self-interest. Some of the frustrated electorates who are enduring their agony quietly promised to make their position known in what one described as a “protest vote” in 2011, while others are preparing themselves to come forward as contestants.Montserrado County, which has more lawmakers than any other county in Liberia, is of no exception and, according to an independent investigation; the county is expected to produce more legislative aspirants in 2011 as compared to 2005 general and legislative elections. Read detail
Muslims United Under One Council
Courtesy: Public Agenda
18 September, 2010
The formal induction ceremony of officers-elect of the National Muslim Council of Liberia takes place today, Friday, September 17, 2010 at the Conference Room of the Samuel Kanyan Doe Sports Stadium.
According to the Induction Program Committee, the long time Islamic leader and former TRC Commissioner, will be inducted as Chairman of the National Muslim Council of Liberia while Sheikh Omarou A. Kamara and Brother Fomba K. Sirleaf will take the oath of office as First National Vice Chairman and Second National Vice Chairman respectively. Read detail
Hassan Sheriff Honored for Academic Excellent
Courtesy : Delaware Daily Time
16 September, 2010

Hassan Sheriff, of Darby, was named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for two-year colleges, at the Delaware County Community College . Sheriff was also honored for outstanding achievement in administration of justice studies.
Guinea election commission chief dies
ahead of run-off
Courtesy: BBC
15 September, 2010
The head of Guinea's election commission has died, amid speculation that Sunday's presidential run-off could be postponed. Last week election chief Ben Sekou Sylla was convicted of fraud during the first round in June, raising the first serious doubts about the second round. Following a weekend of violence in the capital, the prime minister has warned that security is more important than holding the vote on time. All campaigning has been suspended. Read detail
Clashes in Guinea ahead of presidential run-off vote
Courtesy: BBC
13 September, 2010

Clashes between opposing political parties in Guinea's capital, Conakry have left one person dead and at least 50 injured. The fighting between supporters of former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo and the opposition leader, Alpha Conde, came a week before the second round of the presidential election.
Both sides have agreed to suspend campaign rallies until further notice. Electoral officials are to decide if the run-off vote can proceed. Read detail
After Ramadan Message to Liberian Muslims
By: Sheikh Mohammed Kanneh
12 September, 2010

Brothers and Sisters,
Eid Mubaarak to all. The blessed month of Ramadan has come and gone. Today while celebrating our achievements, our spiritual victories, we must stop to review some of the most important lessons we have or should have learned from this exercise. The spiritual regimen of fasting, vigils, recitations and devotions were meant to inculcate in us a true sense of spiritual identity. It was primarily meant to teach us who we really are; why we are here in this world; and where we go from here. Read detail
Guinea election head convicted of fraud
Courtesy: BBC
11 September, 2010

The head of Guinea's election commission and a senior aide have been sentenced to a year in jail for fraud during June's presidential vote. The verdicts are likely to increase tensions ahead of the 19 September run-off, correspondents say. The complaint was lodged by veteran opposition leader Alpha Conde, who faces ex-Prime Minister Cellou Diallo.  Read detail
Ellen’s Ramadan Treat For Liberian Muslims
Courtesy: Public Agenda
09 September, 2010
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Friday, September 3, dined with Liberian Muslims at the C. Cecil Dennis Auditorium in observance of the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan. Addressing Imams and other Muslim leaders, the President said she was glad to join Muslims at the dinner table as they observe the fast month. She lauded the Imams for the many sacrifices they continued to make in fasting for the nation and its people. Read detail
Ivorian Political Leaders Committed to Free, Fair October Election
Courtesy: VOA
09 September, 2010
A special adviser to Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo said the country’s political leaders have unanimously agreed in principle to resolve all outstanding issues to ensure the 31st October general election is not derailed. Lambert Bahi Sery told VOA the leaders also encouraged the electoral commission to publish the voter register this week ahead of the vote.“The President (Laurent Gbagbo) and the Prime Minister (Guillaume Soro) met with two of the major opponents, former President Henri Konan Bedie and Alassane Draman Ouatarra. Read detail
“We Are Not Returning To Barracks”, AFL Soldiers Reject Opinion Poll
Courtesy: Public Agenda
08 September, 2010
Deserting soldiers of the newly trained Armed Forces of Liberia have refused calls by a Public Opinion Poll conducted by the Public Agenda to return to the barrack as patriots. The soldiers who took the time to speak to this paper vehemently said they will not return to the barrack to serve as military personnel for several reasons. Among the reasons, the soldiers maintain that the conspicuous silence and alleged ‘don’t-care’ attitude of the authorities of the Ministry of National Defense proves their assertion that the State does not need their services as soldiers. Read detail
EID AND ZAKAT AL-FITR
By: Sheikh Mohammed Kanneh
05 September, 2010
Brothers and Sisters,
As we approach the end of Ramadan, it is part of our duty to highlight on the obligations and celebrations that follow this holy month. Following this Godly command will put us in the better position in the sight of Allah, and make our fast acceptable. May Allah guide us to the straight path. Aameen! Beside practicing more Allah-consciousness not enjoying certain amenities of life for several hours, and being vigilant , there are other acts of worship particular to Ramadan, most notably is Zakaat ul-Fitr, also called Sadaqah al-Fitr. Read detail
Govt Draws Line On Dual Citizenship Act
Courtesy: Public Agenda
03 September, 2010
Another controversial issue has emerged again in Liberia since dust has settled over the threshold bill. Now a bill seeking to amend the Nationality Law of Liberia in order to allow dual citizenship in the country has been introduced before the Senate Committee on Judiciary. The bill is currently being debated at the National Legislature with divided views, with some citing poor security, economic concerns and the issue of loyalty or allegiance in terms of crisis and extradition treaties. Read detail
A Major Community Website Shutdown
By: M.Nations’ staff writer
02 September, 2010
Sadly, the Organization of Texas Mandingo Association (Orgtema’s) website was officially taken off the internet last week following series of consultations among stake holders. According to the organization’s former president, Mr. Mohammed Kamara, the community struggled with the decision to permanently eliminate the site for days but had to it as a last result. Orgtema website appeared on the World Wide Web during spring of 2006. Read detail
THE POWER OF AN EDUCATED WOMAN – ANOTHER FUTURE MODEL OF MANDINGO PROWESS
By: Abraham A.S. Bility
01 September, 2010
It was John Sloan who put it brilliantly for us that “the real challenge ahead is one of making the most efficient use of our resources, and not the least of these resources is our intelligent youth.” The sustainability of any great nation, community, institution, or group of people lies within the adequate preparation of its future custodians – the promising youth. As history has proven over the years, Liberian Mandingoes are just as productive, brilliant, hardworking, economically enriched, politically savvy, and developmentally upright as other Liberians. By all standards, we have proudly seen Liberian Mandingo students meritoriously ranked among the crème de la crème - securing various listings of primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities - for their academic excellence and exemplary leadership displays. Read detail