Tag: Liberia
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French court confirms Liberian ex-rebel’s conviction
π«π·π±π· A French court has confirmed the conviction of Liberian former rebel, Kunti Kamara, for his role during Liberia’s civil war three decades ago. At his first trial in 2022, following his arrest in France, he was found guilty of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians, but appealed against the ruling. He was accused…
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Several people killed in accident at abandoned Liberia gold mine
MONROVIA (Reuters) – Several people have been killed in Liberia in an accident at an abandoned gold mine, the West African country’s mines minister said on Tuesday. Minister Wilmot Paye said on Tuesday seven people died in Monday night’s incident, but acknowledged the authorities could not yet provide an exact death toll until a team…
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ExxonMobil’s Interest in exploring Liberia’s offshore blocks
Liberia, located in West Africa, has significant potential for oil production due to its proximity to the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea. The country has been actively exploring its offshore blocks for oil reserves. βͺοΈExxonMobil’s interest in Liberia ExxonMobil has expressed interest in exploring and producing oil in Liberia’s offshore blocks. In March 2021, the company…
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ECOWAS Founder Urges Lifting Sanctions On Coup-hit States
A founder of the West African bloc ECOWAS on Wednesday called for the lifting of sanctions on coup-hit countries ahead of an emergency heads of state meeting in the troubled region. A founder of the West African bloc ECOWAS on Wednesday called for the lifting of sanctions on coup-hit countries ahead of an emergency heads…
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Enhancing Bilateral Ties: PAPSS Visits LBDI in Monrovia, Liberia
In a significant diplomatic development, Monrovia, the capital city of Liberia, recently played host to high-profile visits from the Pan-African Parliament Secretariat (PAPSS) and the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI). The interactions during these visits underscored the commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Liberia and the broader African community. The Pan-African…
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Richer countries seek to grab large swathes of land in Africa as βcarbon creditsβ to offset their own carbon emissions β itβs a colossal scam
As has become commonplace at such gatherings, the theme this week at the United Nations Climate Summit (βCOP28β) has been reducing carbon emissions. The underlying, more sinister theme is to reduce emissions worldwide and is tantamount to modern-day colonialism. The Financial Times reported there is a βlooming land grabβ in Africa by corporations in richer countries to…
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Marcus Garvey’s Propaganda and the Power of Pan-African Communication
Marcus Garvey, a visionary leader, orator, and activist, left an indelible mark on the Pan-African movement during the early 20th century. Central to Garvey’s philosophy was the belief in the transformative power of propaganda and effective communication. Through his impassioned speeches and publications, Garvey aimed to instill a sense of pride, unity, and self-determination among…
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The Pan-African Connections: El Hajj Malik El Shabazz and Liberia
Pictured Above El Hajj Malik El Shabazz in Ghana El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, known globally as Malcolm X, was not only a revolutionary figure in the United States civil rights movement but also a key proponent of Pan-Africanism. One of the most significant yet lesser-known aspects of Malcolm Xβs activism was his connection to Africa, particularly…
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Liberia, Burkina Faso find solution to illegal presence of Burkinabe in Grand Gedeh County
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Embassy of Burkina Faso have agreed on what is believed to be an amicable solution to the alleged illegal occupation of Burkinabe nationals mostly in the forest region of Grand Gedeh County. The decision was reached when Internal Affairs Minister Honorable Varney A. Sirleaf and Mr. Mahamadou Zongo,…
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