Africa: US Top Diplomat On Security, Peace, and Investment in Africa

[ad_1] Linda Thomas Green-Field, the United States Representative to the United Nations, led President Joe Biden's delegation to Liberia's fourth postwar inauguration. During her stay, she met with leaders including former President George Weah, Joseph Boakai, civil society organizations, youth organizations, and business executives to discuss the importance of combating corruption, promoting accountability, and promoting democracy. "The first president, President Sirleaf, served for two terms; President George Weah - an opposition candidate was elected, and he graciously accepted the results […]

February 4, 2024

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Africa: Briefing with USUN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Power of Democracy and the Future of Peacekeeping in Africa After the AU Financing Security Council Resolution

[ad_1] New York — MODERATOR: Good afternoon and welcome to everyone from the London International Media Hub, teaming up today with our colleagues from the Africa Regional Media Hub. I’d like to welcome our participants who are logging in from across the African continent and globally to thank all of you for joining this discussion. Today, we’re very pleased to be joined by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield.We’ll begin today’s call with opening remarks from Ambassador […]

February 1, 2024

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Africa: United States Supports More African Leadership at UN to Address Global Problems: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

[ad_1] Following a three-nation, five-day visit to west Africa, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke with AllAfrica's Tami Hultman. From her office at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in New York, Thomas-Greenfield talked about the ongoing crisis in Sudan, UN engagement with smaller, peaceful countries like Namibia and Africa's role on the Security Council. She cites her stops in Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone and Liberia, where she led the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of Liberia's 26th president, Joseph […]

January 31, 2024

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Liberia: David Debblay And Georgiana Sackie Triumph in 2023 Liberia National Chess Championship

[ad_1] Congo Town — The 2023 Liberia National Individual Chess Championship concluded on Friday, January 26, 2024 with grand success as youngsters David Leroy Debblay and Georgiana Sackie emerged victorious in the Open and Ladies sections, respectively. The prestigious tournament took place at the Sinkor Palace Hotel in Congo Town, spanning over ten days from January 14-to- 26. In the Open Section, youngster David Leroy Debblay displayed stellar performance, securing a remarkable 9/11 score and securing his first national title. […]

January 30, 2024

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Liberian Female Striker Paulinho Agbotsu

[ad_1] Monrovia — With the midseason transfer windows across Europe soon to come a close on January 31th Russian Premier League club FC Rostov has completed the signing of Liberian international female striker, Paulinho Agbotsu. The club announced captured of the talented attacker on Saturday afternoon on its official Instagram page. The Russian top flight club signed the Liberian from 12 times Kazakhstan women's Champions, Biik Shymkent for an undisclosed fee. The length of the deal is yet to be […]

January 30, 2024

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Liberia: Lartey Steps Down as Head Coach of Bea Mountain FC

[ad_1] Monrovia — The head of Liberia Football Association first division outfit Bea Mountain, Robert Lartey has resigned, as Head Coach. The new of the successful Liberian coach resignation from Bea Mountain was confirmed by the club President Ben Davies. Addressing the media on Monday January 29th Bean Davies said Lartey inform the club that he can't continue as head coach of Bea Mountain FC. "He called me on yesterday evening to send his resignation from the club and in […]

January 30, 2024

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Africa: Liberia Is a Powerful Example of a Smooth Democratic Transition: U.S. UN Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield

[ad_1] Monrovia — Why is this trip important? What is the significance to the United States – and to you, specifically - having served as ambassador here? Well, first, for the United States, Liberia is a long historical partner and ally of the United States. Our histories are intertwined with each other” – “The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly” – and there was a lot of bad and ugly during Liberia's civil war. We really worked to help Liberia […]

January 23, 2024

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West Africa: INEC Chair Seeks Collaboration Among Electoral Commissions in West Africa

[ad_1] Mr Yakubu underscored the complexity of election management and urged electoral commissions to prioritise peer support amid limited resources and escalating election costs. The head of Nigeria's electoral commission, INEC, Mahmoud Yakubu, has emphasised the need for collaboration among electoral commissions in West African countries. Mr Yakubu spoke at the weekend in Liberia where he was honoured by Liberia's National Elections Commission (NEC), according to a statement by Mr Yakubu's Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi. The statement said Mr […]

January 4, 2024

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