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Liberia: Speaker Koffa Takes Majority Bloc to Supreme Court Over Legislative Boycott

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa and a group of lawmakers from the minority bloc of the House of Representatives have taken their grievances to the Supreme Court of Liberia, accusing the majority bloc, led by Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, of deliberately boycotting legislative sessions. This action, they argue, has created a constitutional crisis by preventing the House from conducting its mandated duties, including the passage of the National Budget for the 2025 fiscal year.

Liberia: Breakaway Bloc Declares Speaker Fonati Koffa's Position Vacant

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The breakaway bloc of the House of Representatives has formally endorsed a resolution to declare Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa's position vacant, citing his failure to appear before a specialized committee on three occasions to respond to allegations levied against him.

Liberia: Prominent Opposition Leader Condemns Govt Fiscal Policies

19 hours 53 minutes ago
[Liberian Observer] Barely 72 hours after the executive submitted the 2025 draft national budget to the House of Representatives, opposition leader Simeon Freeman of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has criticized the Unity Party led government's fiscal policies, labeling them as ineffective. He highlighted the economic challenges facing ordinary Liberians and residents under the current administration.
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Liberia: Man, 50, Pleads Guilty of Attempted Murder

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[Liberian Observer] A 50-year-old man has pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault to commit murder. Defendant Daniel Tokpah, who on April 7, 2024 chopped a young lady for passing his yard in the suburb of Ganta, pleaded guilty to the crimes at the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Sanniquellie.
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Liberia: Silencing the Media Is Silencing the People

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[Liberian Investigator] The verbal and physical assault on journalist Nyantee Togba--a dedicated reporter from OK FM and The Liberian Investigator --by individuals believed to be members of the Unity Party (UP) youth wing at the Golden Key Hotel over the weekend is a disturbing reminder of the fragility of press freedom in Liberia's democracy. The incident, captured and widely shared on social media, shows Togba being harassed, threatened, and ultimately hassled for fulfilling his professional duty: reporting the truth. As a

Liberia: Findley Rejects Port Autonomy Bill, Calls for Privatization

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[Liberian Investigator] Buchanan -- Grand Bassa County Senator Gbehzohngar Findley has come out strongly against the Senate's recently passed Autonomy Bill, arguing that the proposed legislation fails to address Liberia's port management challenges and advocating instead for privatization. The controversial bill, which seeks to grant autonomy to the Buchanan, Greenville, and Harper seaports, now heads to the House of Representatives for concurrence.
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Coach B.I: Africa’s top sports creator setting trends in media

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… as one of Africa’s most influential sports content creators. … brands, spanning industries from sports to luxury. These collaborations … demonstrating the potential of sports content to drive meaningful … 2025 AFCON As Africa’s digital sports media continues to …

Coach B.I, Africa’s Game Changer In Sports Media

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… of the top sports content creators in Africa, he has … with top brands across the sports, lifestyle, and entertainment industries … looking to connect with Africa’s vast sports fanbase. Through these … shaping the future of sports content consumption in Africa.

National Sports Ireland captain Caelan Doris on four-man shortlist for world player of the year The 26-year-old number eight led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a key member of Ireland’s Six…

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By PA Sport Staff Ireland captain Caelan Doris is among four nominations for World Rugby men’s player of the year. The 26-year-old number eight led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a key member of …
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Amber Technology reveals luxury gifts for festive season

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Amber Technology has unveiled its holiday … For those interested in interactive technology, the guide includes Optimus Prime … Prime caters to enthusiasts of technology and cinema, allowing users … the festive season. Amber Technology's selection covers …

Winter Weather Week: New technology lets snow tubers hit slopes earlier

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… AND EXPLAINS HOW THIS NEW TECHNOLOGY IS GIVING SNOW LOVERS MORE … TIME TO COME O New technology lets snow tubers hit the … specializes in winter fun.New technology is allowing snow tubers to … specializes in winter fun. New technology is allowing snow tubers to …

American Airlines continues rollout of this innovative technology

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… month, American Airlines introduced technology to prevent passengers from boarding … the rollout, adding the technology to more than 100 … click. American designed the technology in-house based on … thrilled to leverage this technology to deliver for them …

Invest SVG introduces local businesses to new technology

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Financial Complex, Operations and Business Development Manager at Gem Printery Limited (Trinidad and Tobago), Vishal Moonasar and Export Director of Marketing and Promotions at Invest SVG, Nadine Agard-Juillerat, displaying two pieces of handheld BENTSAI …
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Africa: Enhanced Control Measures Helping to Control Mpox Outbreak in Africa

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[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- More than 13 000 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases have been reported in the African region since the start of 2024, as of 17 November. Three countries - Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda - account for approximately 97% of all reported cases so far this year.

Africa: It's a Deal - Wealthy Nations Pledge Not to Build New Unabated Coal-Power Plants

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[IPS] Baku -- Of all fossil fuels, coal has had the most serious and long-term effects on global warming. When burnt, coal releases more carbon dioxide than oil and gas, producing an estimated 39 percent of the global carbon dioxide emissions. Yet, coal is still the number one energy source, providing nearly 40 percent of the world's electricity.

Africa: Amayo Announces Debut CD Release

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[Afropop] Amayo, the former frontman of Antibalas and a key figure in bringing Afrobeat to global audiences, will announce his debut solo album tomorrow AM: Lion Awakes will be released Jan 17. Drawing from his Nigerian Edo heritage and Kung Fu practice, the 5-track album blends Afrobeat rhythms with stories that connect African and Chinese traditions.
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Africa: Madagascar's Huge Ocean Algae Bloom Was Caused By Dust From Drought-Stricken Southern Africa

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[The Conversation Africa] Scientists have found new evidence that desertification, potentially linked to global warming, leads to large amounts of nutrient-rich dust landing in the sea, causing ocean algae to grow rapidly. Biological oceanographer John A. Gittings and an international group of researchers have found an example of this phenomenon in the Indian Ocean south-east of Madagascar.
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Nigeria

May Nigeria not happen to you

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… conversations, the phrase “May Nigeria not happen to you” has … stark reality as glaringly as Nigeria’s healthcare system. For … Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), the body tasked … for victims of malpractice. Nigeria must decide whether it will …

Nigeria, Turkiye $2bn Furniture, Textile Market to Grow by 300 Percent

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… 5 percent global exporters, Nigeria along with South Africa … accounting for significant portion. “Nigeria’s furniture markrt is … and Etiquette in Boosting Nigeria’s Furniture and Textile Sectors … market between Turkiye and Nigeria is already established, the …

George: Nigeria in Political Intensive Care

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Segun James  A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has raised the alarm that the nation under the All Progressives Congress (APC) was on the precipice and in political intensive care, which only a quick turnaround could  …

CISLAC, TI-Nigeria advocate early warning systems against disasters

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… and Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have called on Nigerians … Head of Transparency International in Nigeria, Auwal Ibrahim Musa, … in every cadre of Nigeria’s administrative setup, and … at multiple levels of Nigeria’s Federal structure. To …

Geely Global returns to Nigeria

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… of Geely Global in Nigeria and is set to … carefully reselected our representative in Nigeria because we are looking … the automotive sector in Nigeria that can deliver our … for Geely Auto International in Nigeria.” Commenting on this partnership, …

New building handed over to Nigeria High Commisssion

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… building apartment to the Nigeria High Commission in Ghana. … relationship between Ghana and Nigeria, built on shared values … friendship between Ghana and Nigeria, citing some of their … the two brotherly countries, Nigeria and Ghana, predates independence. …

Group Vows to Strengthen Nigeria-India Economic Relations

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… their commitment to strengthening Nigeria and India economic relations. … and cultural ties between Nigeria and India. The event … OFBJP’s contributions in Nigeria, including organising charity drives … networks to strengthen India-Nigeria relations.  “With the …

US, Ascend Studios to invest $3.5m in Nigeria’s creative sector

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… 5 million investment to strengthen Nigeria’s creative industry. The … music-infused TV drama. USAID Nigeria Mission Director, Melissa Jones, … is eager to enhance Nigeria’s capacity as a leading … growth and social change in Nigeria. CEO of Ascend Studios …

CDS wants Simon Ekpa extradited to Nigeria

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… (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, to Nigeria. Director of Defence Information, Brig … towards his extradition to Nigeria so that he will … crime with terrorist intent in Nigeria. Ekpa was accused of … for the secession of southeastern Nigeria. Finland authorities have also …
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