A Libyan desert town fends for itself
Civilians in the oasis town of Ubari in southern Libya are trapped in a conflict that has cut them off from the outside world. Supplies and aid are almost non-existent, the hospital barely functions and the wounded often die of their injuries before they can get the assistance they need. Karim al-Misry sits in one […]
Election: Burkina Faso excludes Campaore allies
Burkina Faso’s constitutional council has declared more than 40 people linked to former President Blaise Compaore’s ruling alliance ineligible for an October legislative election. The West African country, currently ruled by a transitional government, will also choose on Oct. 11 a successor for Compaore who was toppled by street protests as he sought to modify […]
Pro USA is now Yes, Inc.
Thanks to a youth-led rebranding effort, Pro USA has a new name and a new youth success coaching program. This summer Yes, Inc. (formerly Pro USA) is rolling out its new identity, along with a new youth success-coaching program. Yes, Inc.’s startup Success Plan program pairs underrepresented youth with volunteer coaches to realize each youth’s vision […]
Young Liberians hold summit in US
A summit of youthful Liberians is convening in the US to discuss important issues affecting Liberia. During the Young Liberians Summit in Sacramento, California put together by the Young E’nnovative Leaders of Liberia (YELL), topics like Liberia’s education system, poverty reduction, self-renewing behavior and encouraging innovation will be on the table. A number of young Liberian speakers are lined […]
No end to Mali conflict
More than eight weeks after a landmark peace accord between Mali’s Bamako government and a Tuareg-led rebel coalition brought hope of an end to years of unrest, little has been done to end the fighting and militancy is once again on the rise. In recent months, Mali has experienced some of the worst violence since […]
Dehkontee Artists plan European tour
We are planning to travel to Europe on a performance tour to promote the culture and history of our beloved country, Liberia. Also, we hope to raise much needed funds to help us provide much needed services to the people of Liberia in the realms of civic education to prepare the citizens for the forthcoming […]
Liberian constitutional review completed
Liberia’s Constitution Review Committee (CRC) on Monday presented its final report on the National Constitution Conference (NCC). Presented to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the report also contains recommendations to amend the West African country’s constitution as well as several CDs of the 1986 Liberian Constitution in the 16 local vernaculars. Speaking during a formal presentation ceremony at […]
Eritrea: Indian firm secures potash mining license
Essel Group Middle East (EGME) has acquired the Bada Potash Exploration License, located in Danakil Depression, Eritrea via its subsidiary Interu Mining and Trading. Earlier this year, EGME had also acquired oil reserves in the sub-Saharan region. Indian-based Essel Group is the promoter of Zee Entertainment, and is headed by Subhash Chandra Goel. The group’s primary […]
African power companies eye bright future
Power utility companies and stakeholders across Africa anticipate a brighter and different outlook for the sector in the decade ahead, according to a new report from PwC. Fifty one senior power and utility sector executives from 15 African countries took part in PwC’s Africa power & utilities survey. The report contained concern about some of the […]
Liberian senator wants free medicare discussed
Liberian senator Nyonblee Karngar-Lawrence is asking the country’s chief medical officer to explain how the free medical program of government is working across the country. A communication submitted Tuesday to plenary by the lawmaker, who represents Grand Bassa County, requested for Dr. Francis Kateh to appear before the body and also seeks the appearance of Health Minister Dr. Bernice Dahn […]
