FELMAUSA convention, WIMAM President Approved five men Delegations
June 28, 2009 WIMAM Press Release
Alpha Kromah, President of the Wisconsin Mandingo Association ( WIMAM)
The president of the Wisconsin Mandingo Association Mr. Alpha Kromah has approved the five men delegations selected by the community during the town hall meeting on Friday June 25, 2009 as their representatives for the coming FELMAUSA convention schedule July 3rd to 5th, 2009.
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Africa cries for Michael Jackson's death
June 26, 2009
Nelson Mandela presented the pop king with a lifetime achievement award
News of pop star Michael Jackson's death has been greeted with a mixture of disbelief and sadness across Africa. More
War Crimes Group: 39 Alleged Perpetrators, Alhaj Kromah and Check Kafumba made the list; so called Expert Panel
06/25/09 - Forum for War Crimes Court in Liberia
After many years of consistent advocacies for the establishment of a hybrid war crimes tribunal in Liberia, a campaign characterized by great personal peril of varying degrees, we seize upon the time to congratulate representatives of the 15 political subdivisions of the country who congregated for the recent three-simultaneous TRC Regional Consultative meetings, More
Scrambling for Weah: As Tubman Makes His Move, Brumskine, UP Ponder Options
06/25/09 - Rodney D. Sieh, rsieh
CDC Caution as Weah Hits Monrovia
Monrovia - Four years after throwing his weight behind George Weah’s unsuccessful second round Presidential elections quest, Winston Tubman is still milking the cow, hoping that his political gamble pays off and Weah repays his loyalty with a partnership deal ahead of the 2011 presidential season in Liberia. More
Liberia: Can Alhaji Kromah Win the Presidency of Liberia?
Jun 25, 2009 by Varfley A. Dolleh / Contributor
G.V. Kromah, Liberia former presidential candidate
As the political playing field in Liberia becomes muddy in the wake of frantic preparations for the “2011 Legislative and Presidential Electionsâ€, one of the enterprising political messiahs vying for this contestable office will be Professor Alhaji GV. Kromah. With unimpeachable credentials, plus a vibrant and unique constituency, political pundits are speculating, “Whether or not he could win the pending Electionâ€. What are his chances as we politically endeavor to elucidate? More
FELMAUSA Secretary General Morris Kromah Clearance for Re-Election has been Revoked by WIMAM
June 15, 2009 WIMAM Press Release
Morris Kromah, FEMAUSA Secretary General and a member of Wisconsin chapter
Wisconsin - In the midst of the FELMAUSA convention, the leadership of the Wisconsin Mandingo Association (WIMAM) and the community at large have moved very swiftly with recommendation to the board of directors to impeach FELMAUSA president Richmond Konneh and his entire administration and has also in good faith revoked FELMAUSA current secretary General Morris Kromah clearance issued on his behalf for re election because of the administration failure to produce accurate financial report and violating bureaucracy system by marginalizing the elected Financial secretary Hon. Mohamed Sheriff and treasurer Haja Massa Keita. More
Major Reshuffle at Justice Ministry; National Police Inspector General Munah Sieh fire!
June 13, 2009 by James Butty
National Police Inspector General Munah Sieh
There have been major changes at the justice ministry of Liberia. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has relieved Justice Minister Philip Banks of his post, replacing him with Christiana Tah, a professor of sociology, anthropology and criminal justice at Montgomery College in the U.S. state of Maryland. More
Guinea Military Ruler Says Vote Will Not Be Delayed
June12, 2009 by Scott Stearns
Captain Moussa Dadis Camara, attends a meeting at Camp Alpha Yaya Diallo military camp in Conakry. Guinea (File)
Guinea's military leader said he will not delay legislative and presidential elections scheduled for later this year, despite calls by other army leaders to postpone that vote. The army took power five months ago in a coup following the death of long-time president Lansana Conte. More
Charles Taylor Has Become a Jew, His Wife Says
June 10, 2009 By ANNA SCHECTER
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor (R) sits in the courtroom
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, on trial in the Hague for allegeed war crimes committed during the civil war in Sierra Leone, has adopted Judaism, one of his wives said, adding that Judaism is all they talked about during her recent visit with him at the Hague. More
Black Tuesday in Monrovia: Civil Society Take to the Streets Against Corruption
06/010/09 - Samwar S. Fallah
The protestors, many of them expressing anger over the wave of corruption in the government told FrontPageAfrica the campaign against corruption in Liberia has just begun and they will fight to the end
Monrovia - Aconglomerate of seven civil society organizations and grassroots institutions in Liberia Tuesday wore black garments symbolizing what they termed mourning acts of corruption in Liberia and staged a peaceful march through the principal streets of Monrovia followed by the presentation of a position statement to the United States Embassy, More
Musa Bility-The Petrol Dollar Seeking Football Crown
June 9, 2009 By: Julu M. Johnson, Jr.
The name Musa Bility rings a bell in the country, so the news spread like wildfire when it was announced that he is a likely contestant for the position of President of the Liberia Football Association (LFA). A very accomplished man indeed, Mr. Bility runs a petroleum company, Media Empire and heads the Mandingo Caucus. He still wants to add to his numerous portfolios he carries by heading the LFA, one of the most challenging entities to run in the country. More
Liberia's Poverty Reduction Strategy Falls Short; Minister Konneh Points to Policies
06/08/09 - Nat Nyuan-Bayjay
AMARA KONNEH, MINISTER OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS ANNOUNCING RESULTS OF THE GOVERNMENT'S POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY
Libria-The Liberian government headed by Africa’s first democratically elected female President Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf assumed state power over three years ago with assurances of fighting to reduce poverty in post war Liberia within three years (April 2008 to April 2011). More
The Incarceration of Sekou Damate Konneh-Lessons to learn
Jun 6, 2009 Varfley A. Dolleh
Introduction:
There is a popular universal parable which says, “That a house divided by it self, center can never hold, which normally lead to the fall of the buildingâ€. Mindful of same, we are keen to surmise that such is the case with the ongoing unanticipated confinement of the former Leader of the Liberia United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD), “Mr. Sekou Damate Konnehâ€, and the callous mal-handling of his alienated wife “Ms. Asia Konneh More
Delta postpones flights to Liberia, Kenya
June 3, 2009 By HARRY R. WEBER
Delta Air Lines planes line up at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
ATLANTA (AP) — Delta Air Lines Inc. had to scrap its much-anticipated inaugural flight Tuesday from the U.S. to Kenya because the U.S. government says it won't allow the world's largest airline operator to serve that route until security concerns in and around Nairobi are resolved. More
Liberians push for American citizenship
May 29, 2009 by Fui Tsukata
WASHINGTON- Eliane Dunn dreads the day she is forced to return to Liberia, her home country. As the primary breadwinner, this Gaithersburg, Maryland mother of three says her family would be financially crippled. The recent economy has contributed to her discomfort. More
UN Endorses Johnson Sirleaf's Liberia Turnaround Effort
May 23, 2009 By Peter Heinlein
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The U.N. Security Council has given a vote of confidence to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's battle to bring stability to a nation long considered a failed state. Africa's first elected female leader is changing perceptions in a traditionally male-dominated society.
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'Five Little Men' Transfer Over US$1M: Biggest Fraud Ruin Liberian Government
05/20/09 - Samwar S. Fallah
CENTRAL BANK CONFIRMS: " want to confirm that indeed the amount US$1,171,751.00 was transferred from the Central Bank. The Transfer slip is dated May 6, 2009. The amount was posted to Eco Bank account #109135306220014 on May 8, 2009."
Liberia - What could be described as the one of the biggest if not the biggest fraud in the history of Liberia has been confirmed by the Liberian government with "five little men", accordingly undergoing investigation Read More
The Liberian Journal Publisher Abdullah Kiatamba lost Mother in Liberia - May her soul rest in peace --Amina!
(May 18, 2009) By: Gardea V. Woodson
Madam Haja Massa Konday Gray, the mother of The Liberian Journal Publisher, Abdullah Kiatamba, died today in Liberia. She was buried about five hours later, in keeping with Islamic tradition. More
Liberia: Lusine Donzo Was Not Removed For Financial Malpractices
May 7, 2009
Hon. Lusine Donzo, Former Minister of Public Works
Monrovia — The President of the Republic of Liberia, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has clarified that former Public Works Minister, Lusine Donzo was not dismissed for financial malpractices as is been wildly speculated in the country. More
Charles Taylor loses Hague bid
May 6, 2009
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Charles Taylor is accused of backing Sierra Leone's rebels
War crimes judges have rejected arequest 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. More
‘Great’ Book Draws Ire from Taylor’s Ex-Wife, Jewel; Ellen Denies ‘Handover’ Deal
04/30/09 - Rodney D. Sieh
Monrovia - The former wife of former Liberian President Charles Ghankay Taylor has taken exception to denials expressed by current President Ellen Johnson in her recently-published book, “This Child Will be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa’s First Woman President, in which Sirleaf denies ever striking a deal not to turn her ex-husband over to Sierra Leone for prosecution for alleged war crimes commited in that neighboring country in exchange for Jewel Howard Taylor's endorsement in the November 2005 run-off elections in Liberia.
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Parrain and Fils d'honeur of Djoma Concert Made Names - Gifts record Break
December 28, 2008
(L-R) Mrs. Aminata and husband M. Dadee Konneh - Mrs. Mawa and husband Mr. Kalu Dorley
"Name can be bought"
Yes indeed, this Mandingo proverb was put in to reality during Konia gombay queen concert in Minnesota by the two young aspirants future leaders of our community Mr. Kalu Dorley and Mohamed Dadee Konneh, parraine and fils d'honeur respectively which left many wondering who they are and why! - Their extra ordinary gifts to the Konia queen Djoma is a record break (Stay tune- Know these two aspirants leaders) Clicks Parrain and fils d'honeur show
Message of gratitude from the Minessota Mandingo Association, WIMAM,the United Sisters, Kenneh and the Kesselly families
July 24, 2008 Clicks for action pictures of the program
Mrs. and Mr. Kesselly being accompanied on the stage by the United Sisters, MMA, families and friends
The Minessota Mandingo Association (MMA), United Sisters, the Kenneh and the Kesselly families wish to extend their deepest gratitude to all the attendants of Mrs. Massa Kenneh-Kessely Farewell Party
"only marriage can separate me from this community", said Mrs. Kessely
"Massa will forever be missed", Said MMA president Musa Kamara.
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