Four African Countries Rank High in Corruption Watchdog Reports
The International transparency watchdog group, Transparency International in its latest ranking of countries that practice acts of corruption at the highest level has listed four African Countries amongst the top 10 where corruption is practice with Liberia performing better this time. In the ranking crisis prone Somalia is ranked the most corrupt country in the […]
Why Should West Africa Hesitate to Endorse Term Limits?
President Barack Obama’s widely-publicised remarks in Addis Ababa on African presidents who refuse to step down when their terms end highlights a vigorous debate which is going on across the continent. The debate is particularly intense in new democracies, where human rights defenders vigorously oppose moves to extend the rule of presidents in countries where […]
President Sirleaf Dedicates Cassava Processing Center – Lauds Welthungerhilfe, EU
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has congratulated Welthungerhilfe and the European Union for the significant effort made to construct Cassava Processing Center for the people of Kormah Town, Bomi County. Speaking at the turning over ceremony of the Cassava Processing Center to the people of Kormah over the weekend, President Sirleaf said, “I thank our partners and […]
A Brief Look At Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in Tackling the Ebola Health Crisis
Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone continue to be vigilant for Ebola even as the United Nations mission for Ebola is shutting down its offices across Guinea. RFI takes a brief look at all three countries for an update. Guinea “Ebola is not over until it’s completely over… so we must continue to be very careful. […]
WHO Announces Possible Ebola ‘Game Changer’ Vaccine
Having achieved its “core objective” of scaling up global action to tackle the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response will officially wind down today, transferring its role to the World Health Organization (WHO), which just announced that an experimental vaccine being tested in Guinea appears to be highly […]
Mixture of Ivorians, Burkinabes At Liberian Borders Poses Threat to Security
The Plenary of the Liberia Senate has endorsed recommendations contained in a report from its Committee on Defense, Security, Intelligence and Veteran Affairs on alleged mercenary activities in Grand Gedeh County. Plenary is the highest decision making body of the Senate. It can be recalled that sometimes ago, the Committee was mandated to investigate reports […]
Govt of Liberia and Hummingbird Sign 25-Year Mineral Agreement
The Government of Liberia and Hummingbird Resources on Thursday signed a 25-year Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) to develop the Dugbe Gold Mine in Sinoe County. Under the agreement, Hummingbird will invest more than US$100 million over a 25- year period, while at the same time creating at least 200 jobs for qualified Liberians. At the […]
Putu Iron Ore, Govt of Liberia Agreement Under Citizens Spotlight
The mineral development agreement between the Putu Iron Ore Mining Company and the Government of Liberia is under the spotlight as citizens of Grand Gedeh County have disclosed plan to review the agreement. Appearing on a talk show in Monrovia, three citizens of Grand Gedeh- Philip Doyee, Nathaniel Kpakpa and Dr. George S. Boley-said the […]
Ebola-Stricken Nations Need U.S. $700 Million for Healthcare
Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone need a further $696 million (£446.13 million) in donor funding to rebuild their battered health services over the next two years in the wake of the deadly Ebola epidemic, senior World Health Organization (WHO) officials said on Monday. WHO Assistant Director General for Health Systems and Innovation Marie-Paule Kieny said […]
Liberia’s new Ebola outbreak spreads
A second case of Ebola has been confirmed in Liberia, following the death of a teenager from the virus on Sunday, officials say. The country had been declared Ebola-free more than seven weeks ago. The new case was in Nedowein, the same village where the boy died, the ministry of information said. Liberia’s authorities quarantined […]
