There is confusion among the general public following the government’s decision to restrict the paternity DNA testing to only two laboratories in the whole country. Government ruled that only two laboratories in the country are authorised to carry out paternity DNA testing in the country after meeting the needed qualifications for one to run such […]
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Washington, DC — Gallup and FEEEDS have held the Gallup-FEEEDS Policy Forum for the last 10 years at Gallup’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C. In special recognition of the 10th anniversary of this important platform the Policy Forum is honored to have as its 10th anniversary keynote speaker the Honorable Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the United States […]
Tunis/Tunisia — The Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII) announced on Wednesday the organisation of the 5th National Innovation Competition under the aegis of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and in partnership with the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade […]
Girls Deliver: Building an Integrated, Feminist Ecosystem to Support Adolescent Girls at the Women Deliver 2023 Conference – The Population Council’s GIRL Center, and co-hosts AFIDEP, AMPLIFY Girls, Baobab Research Programme Consortium, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, Coalition for Adolescent Girls, Exemplars in Global Health, FP2030, Girl Effect, Girls First Fund, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the […]
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga on Tuesday said she was gravely concerned about the torching of trucks on South African roads, describing the incidents as an “act of economic sabotage”. This comes after trucks ferrying goods were set alight recently in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Meanwhile, four more trucks have been torched on Wednesday morning on […]
Semenya’s victory in an appeal at the European Court of Human Rights will not have an immediate effect on Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi’s ban from competition, although it could lead to further developments. This is what Mboma’s coach Henk Botha said in reaction to Semenya winning her case against the Swiss government involving testosterone […]
Nairobi — Iran has agreed to setup a vehicle assembly plant in Mombasa after signing an agreement with the Kenyan Government. The Coastal facility will manufacture Iranian-made vehicles dubbed Kifaru. Kenya and Iran early today inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the areas of fisheries, agriculture, ICT and housing. “I express our appreciation of […]
Harare — The High Court has prohibited exiled former Cabinet member Saviour Kasukuwere from running in the nation’s presidential elections. The action is in response to a complaint that a member of the ruling party made against the former Zanu PF political commissar, ZimLive reports. Ruling party activist Lovedale Mangwana approached the High Court challenging […]
Nairobi — Demonstrators blocked the main Mombasa Road Wednesday and vandalised metal grills separating the Expressway. Motorists had to make quick u-turns on both sides after protesters started stoning them damaging several cars. There were no immediate reports of casualties even as police intervened to calm the situation.
Kisii — One person was shot on his hand by an arrow at industrial area in Kisii by goons who were attacking protesters who had lit tyres while protesting the high cost of living. The said man was rushed to Bosongo hospital where he is receiving treatment on his hand. Witnesses say the goons are […]
Nairobi — Motorists on Mombasa road have been urged to approach Mlolongo area with caution. This after youths blocked the road near the entry into the expressway lighting bonfires on both sides of the road. “We regret to inform you that a section of the Nairobi Express way toll services have been temporarily halted at […]
Harare — Senegalese opposition leader Birame Souleye Diop, from the Pastef political party and the Yewwi Askan Wi opposition alliance, is facing charges after speaking on President Macky Sall’s political ambitions, reports France 24. This comes after Sall stated on July 3 that he will not compete for a third term in 2024 elections, putting an end […]
Monrovia — Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Health and Global Human Rights Subcommittee has called on the Liberian Senate to live up to its obligation and defend life at all stages by rejecting a bill seeking “to expand abortion and promote population control.” “The Liberian Senate must live up to its […]
Monrovia — The Liberian football community is mourning the loss of another prominent figure as Henry N. Browne, the technical director of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Gateway Clinic in Congo Town. Browne had served in this capacity for over seven years, making significant contributions to […]
Monrovia — In a groundbreaking move, renowned African media mogul Olasunkanmi Olanrewaju, popularly known as Ola Signal, has established his presence in the United States, solidifying his authenticity as a media icon. With a remarkable track record and unwavering ambition, Ola Signal has consistently pushed boundaries and is driven by a relentless desire to achieve […]
Monrovia — The standard bearer of the Unity Party, Amb. Joseph Boakai on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Auditor General John Morlu, II as the lead campaign fundraiser. This decision, according to him, aims to bolster the party’s financial management and fundraising efforts in the upcoming elections. John Morlu, renowned for his expertise in […]
Monrovia — A 27-year-old woman, Watta Kollie, was presented in the Monrovia City Court after being arrested in connection with the possession of a single-barrel shotgun, seven live rounds, and a blue HP laptop found at the campaign office of Representative Yekeh Kolubah of District #10 in Montserrado County. Defendant Kollie is facing charges of […]
Monrovia — The government of Liberia and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have finalized discussions to kick-start the construction of the 444km long coastal highway before 2023. The joint initiative aims to drive economic growth and development, particularly in the Southeastern region of Liberia. On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, an AfDB delegation comprising Mr. Rufus […]