Tag: Liberia
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🇱🇷 Liberia: Gov’t Announces Revised Fee Structure for Mining Licenses, Permits
The regulation also prescribes royalty rates for various minerals, such as 3% for gold and diamonds, 5% for iron ore, and 8% for strategic minerals. Application fees for licenses range from $50USD to $150USD, depending on the type of application. According to a joint statement from the Ministries of Mines & Energy and Finance and…
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How government dithering pushed ArcelorMittal to shut down steel operations
ArcelorMittal South Africa’s year-long plea for help from the government has come to naught as the company will proceed with shutting down its steel-making operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging — a move that will have a devastating socioeconomic impact. ArcelorMittal estimates that its decision will result in 3,500 direct and indirect job losses, affecting communities…
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Endangered Pygmy Hippo Makes Public Debut at Virginia Zoo: A Glimpse of West Africa’s Rarest Wildlife
The endangered pygmy hippopotamus, a fascinating species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa, has captivated the public at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia. On December 30, visitors were treated to the sight of a mother pygmy hippo, Iris, and her female calf in the zoo’s indoor pool area, marking the…
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🇱🇷Breaking News Liberia: Boulevard Palace Hotel General Manager Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances
Anwar Futloo, the General Manager of Boulevard Palace Hotel, was found dead on Monday evening after reportedly ingesting a toxic chemical. Preliminary reports suggest that Futloo consumed caustic soda, a highly corrosive substance commonly used for cleaning, leading to severe internal injuries. The incident occurred during a visit to a friend’s residence on 9th Street,…
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Political Turmoil in Liberia: Speaker Koffa’s Removal and the Legal Clash of Cllr. Sherman vs. Cllr. Gongloe
In recent months, Liberia has witnessed significant political turbulence centered around the attempted removal of House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa. This situation has not only disrupted legislative proceedings but has also led to public unrest and raised questions about the nation’s commitment to democratic principles. Background on Speaker Koffa’s Removal On October 18, 2024, approximately…
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🇱🇷Fire Erupts at Liberia’s Capitol Building: Investigations Underway
Monrovia, Liberia — A massive fire broke out at Liberia’s historic Capitol Building in the early hours of December 17, 2024. The incident, which started around 2:30 AM local time, has sent shockwaves across the nation, sparking political debates and calls for urgent accountability. Timeline of Events Residents near Capitol Hill reported seeing thick black…
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African Fashion Industry Sees Rapid Growth: A New Era of Global Influence
The African fashion industry is on a remarkable growth trajectory, projected to reach a staggering $70.58 billion by 2024. This expansion is fueled by an annual growth rate of 5.16% until 2028, marking a significant shift in the global fashion landscape. This surge in the African fashion sector is largely driven by the growing international…
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🇱🇷Liberia: A Nation in Flux Amid Controversy and Leadership Changes
In a week marked by political turbulence, Liberia finds itself at the center of heated debates surrounding an American embassy statement, the abrupt removal of the security detail assigned to Representative Fonati Koffa, and the appointment of a new Speaker in the House of Representatives. These events have sent shockwaves across the nation, raising questions…
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Enemies of Pan-African Consciousness: Lessons from History and the Celestial Alignments
The arc of Pan-African consciousness has always been shaped by forces both earthly and celestial, as if our struggles are written not just in history but in the stars themselves. In tracing the journeys of leaders like Huey Newton, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., William Richard Tolbert, and Marcus Garvey, we find a sobering…
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Liberia & Guinea Were ‘Inches Away from War’ in Buildup to Arrest, Extradition of Alleged Coup Plotter
MONROVIA, Liberia – Within the circle of the Liberian presidency, many are still baffled: How did a small private jet gain landing rights to the Roberts International Airport shortly after midnight on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in pursuit of a Guinean national accused of trying to recruit former Lurd rebels in a bid to topple…
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