MR. PRINCE FERZO FORFOR, SPEAKS ON NIMBA LAND DISPUTE DURING  THE NIMBA COUNTY GATHERING FOR PEACE AND RECONCILIATION 2010 IN SANNIQUELLIE,
By: Nvasekie Konneh
27 May, 2010
Address of platform guests and audience:

My fellow Nimbanians, I am very happy to the Lord Almighty that he has spared our lives once again to assemble here in a peaceful dialogue. I bring you all greetings from the Chairman, of the Special Presidential Nimba Land Dispute Commission, Mr. Mr. Musa H. Bility, who would have love to be in this gathering, but because of other national engagements, he chose to have me proxy for him and the Commission. Read detail
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The Mandingo Question in Liberian History and the Prospect for Peace in Liberia; PART I
By: Flomo Y. Kokolo
Courtesy: Liberian Observer
26 May, 2010
Ethnic tension in Liberia had been nonexistent or at least dormant until Samuel K. Doe assumed the presidency. Doe’s Government was dominated by his kinsmen, the Krahns, and manifestly supported by the Mandingo tribe. Perhaps as a consequence of the rivalry between president Doe and Thomas Quinworkpa, the two remaining strong men of the then People’s Redemption Council (PRC) which toppled the status quo of the True Whig Party, the Civil War, waged by the National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) under the leadership of Charles Ghankay Taylor, was conducted initially on tribal lines. Read detail
Fear over GAC -Employees Run In Panic, Spokesman Enerst Maximore Faces Undue Arrest
Courtesy: Public Agenda
25 May, 2010
The compound of the General Auditing Commission resulted in bedlam on Saturday bringing abject fears in employees. It came about when some men posting as agents of the National Security Agency trooped into the building to force the arrest of the without a write of arrest. As Senior Staff Writer Reports, Mr. Maximore and other employees of the commission have reported fear and torture on their lives. Chaos on Saturday engulfed at the Headquarters of the General Auditing Commission (GAC) when state security personnel from the National Security Agency stormed the Commission’s offices to arrest the Spokesman of the Communication Enerst Maximore. Read detail
The Untold Side of the Lofa Report-Delegate Perspectives
By Varfley A. Dolleh
24 May, 2010
Introduction:
“One of the intricacies of the political profession is the disposition of a politician to face an unfolding political eventuality with courage at any given moment”, says, Nelson Mandela, in his Book “Long Journey to Freedom”. Mindful of same, we were in high gear when called to political actions the faithful morning of “February 26th 2010”, following the news of the fracas in Lofa County; the accompanied pandemonium and a called to assemble at the residence of “Honorable Henry Manvee Kamara” for a strategy session. Deciphering the sensitive nature of those tense “Decision Making Process, composition of a delegation and detailed untold segments of the report will be the focus of this master piece. Read detail
FELMAUSA Board Chairman Hon. Abraham Kromah Completes a Month long visit to Liberia
By: The Board Secretariat
23 May, 2010

The Board would like to announce the arrival of the Chairman of the Board of Directors; Hon Abraham S Kromah back in to the country after a successful visit abroad. During an extra-ordinary section of the board, the Chairman brief the honorable member of the board on his visit and outline the many outreach and meetings he had while he was away. He expressed his gratitude to the Co-Chairman and members of the Board for the many updates while he was away. Read detail
As 2011 elections approach, what are we doing as Liberian Mandingoes towards the prospects of our community politically?
By: Sekou Kenneh, Opinion leader MN
22 May, 2010
The overwhelming growing numbers of intellectuals within our community give us reasons to believe that our community is capable of producing an actionable leadership that can positively impact the Liberian Mandingos and the Liberian community at large, both in Liberia and around the world.
But the million dollars question is, HOW DO WE MAKE THIS POSSIBLE AND WHEN? My answer to these questions is as simple as A.B.C; (A) AIMS; In my view, if our AIMS and objectives can be unequivocally presented, and we remain unconfined and unimpeded by self-righteousness, greediness and selfishness, we would be able to engender a productive leadership that we envision as Liberian Mandingoes. Read detail
HIV-Positive Liberians Fight Workplace Discrimination
Courtesy: VOA
21 May, 2010

HIV-positive people in Liberia say they are being discriminated against in the workplace. AIDS counselors say that is adding to depression and isolation. In a country where official unemployment tops 80 percent, it is hard for anyone in Liberia to find a job. But people who are HIV-positive say it is even more difficult for them because many employers refuse to hire people who have the virus that causes AIDS. Read detail

Liberian President Calls For Free Health Services
Courtesy: VOA
20 May, 2010
Liberian President, Ellen Sirleaf Johnson is urging countries to make free health care available to the poor. The Liberian president told ministers attending the World Health Assembly that too many people in developing countries are suffering from ill health and are dying because they cannot get the care they need.
Liberian President, Ellen Sirleaf Johnson, says people should not have to die because they are poor. But, she notes poor people are dying all the time because they cannot get the treatment they need to keep them healthy and to keep them alive. Read detail
Baby Naming Ceremony Announcement:
By: Momoh Sekou Dudu
18 May, 2010

The community at large is invited to the baby naming ceremony of Momoh Sekou Dudu and his wife, Mamasu Komara on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Masjid An Nur. The program begins at 1:00 pm prompt.

Muslim Congress Alum and Former Students Association in the USA Elects new code of Officers:
By Musa Willie
18 May, 2010

At a general meeting on Sunday May 9, 2010, the Muslim Congress Alum and Former Students Association in the USA elected a new code of officers to steer the affairs of the association for two years.  Read detail
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Liberian President Sirleaf Visits the U.S.
Courtesy: VOA
17 May, 2010
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has arrived in the United States for what aides are calling a combination of both private and official visit.
But, it’s not clear whether she will meet with President Barack Obama at the White House, amid speculation of U.S. dissatisfaction over the Liberian government’s fight against corruption, and whether President Sirleaf is ready to implement the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report. Read detail
Minnesota Mandingo Community Members at
the graduation/BBQ events
17 May, 2010

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Guinea's Political Parties Debate Deposit to Run in Next Month's Presidential Poll
Courtesy: VOA
15 May, 2010
Political parties in Guinea are concerned that the high cost of a proposed candidate registration deposit for next month's presidential elections may exclude some candidates.
Guinea's independent electoral commission met with political parties this week to debate a proposed $150,000 registration deposit for candidates to run in the presidential poll planned for June 27. After the election, the deposit is typically returned to candidates who receive at least five percent of the vote, but some in Guinea are concerned that the proposed amount is too expensive and will exclude smaller, less-moneyed political parties from the race. Read detail
Overcrowding, Stalled Reform Keep Guinea's Children Out of School
Courtesy: VOA
14 May, 2010
In Guinea, the number of children attending school has dropped since 2007, due to overcrowding and political turmoil, but aid workers are hopeful that newly awarded international funding will usher in education reform. Adama Sow, 10, shares her two-person desk with three other girls at Dixin Elementary school in Conakry. There are 80 students in her class, typical for this urban school. Read detail
Voice of Mandingo launches a New Web Design
By: VOM
13 May, 2010

Click here to check out the site!!
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Liberians Still Debating Reconciliation Commission Recommendations
Courtesy: VOA
12 May, 2010
Five months after the release of Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report, the International Center for Transitional Justice has published an assessment addressing transitional justice options in Liberia.
Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report in December, outlining several steps necessary towards cementing peace in Liberia. Read detail
Ellen Ready For Nimba Land Dispute
Courtesy: Public Agenda
11 May, 2010
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has promised to act on the Nimba Land Dispute when recommendations of the Musa Bility Committee are presented to her this week. The Bility Committee Report, amongst other things, recommends that US$1.1million be allocated to the current illegal occupants of properties belonging to the Mandingoes in Nimba County. The Committee, amongst other things, also recommends that the amount be distributed based on the value of properties illegally constructed on the properties of the Mandiogoes, situated in major towns and villages in Nimba County. Read detail
A Message of Gratitude
By: the Kromah family
10 May, 2010
The Kromah family wishes to thank everyone who spent minutes and/or hours of their precious time at our graduation party yesterday, May 09, 2010 at the Valley Place Park in Crystal, MN.
So many of you came out and celebrated with us yesterday that we can’t even begin to list your names due to space limitation. Nevertheless, we will forever remember your names and faces as a result of personal interactions that we had with each of you on arrival and departure from the party venue. We would like to particularly thank Mayanlay Dukuly, Masseba Kanneh, Saran Koulibaly, Vakaba Kuyateh, Musa Kuyateh, Adama Konneh and Alh Donzo for working so hard to make the party a stunning success. We also want to extend special thanks to those of you  who showed up with presents/gifts. Most importantly, thanks to everyone for amiably answering to our call.

Signed: Kafumba Kromah, the graduate
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To my Wife on Mother’s Day
By: Mohammed Kamara
10 May, 2010

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Reforms Are Intended to Improve Service Delivery And Not to Hurt People!
By: Jesefu Morris Keita, Jr.
10 May, 2010
Monrovia, May 10, 2010………….Public Works Minister Atty. Samuel Kofi Woods, II says reforms in government are intended to improve service delivery rather than hurt people and called on Liberians to get ready in embracing the new Public Works which will emerge following the current trends of reform at the Ministry.The Public Works Minister made these comments during the opening of a two-day intensive Institutional Development retreat organized by the MPW to develop a Strategic Planning Framework for the next five years.
The retreat held at the Catholic Pastoral Retreat Center in Gbarnga City, Bong County brought together all Senior Staff of the Ministry of Public Works, who participated in the review of the Institution’s mandates, vision, mission and programmes. Read detail
UL Revokes Five ‘Play-Play’ Degrees
Courtesy: New Democrat
09 May, 2010
Authorities at the University of Liberia ( U.L), Friday revoked five “play play degrees” (degrees acquired by graduates through fraudulent means) from graduates of the December 16, 2009 class.
Responding to a question posed by a Journalists from this paper at a jam packed press conference, Prof. Dr. Julius Sawalo Nelson, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs said investigation into the matter is partly completed, noting; “ we found out that after the graduation, there were students who presented records for the clearance process that were not authentic.”Prof. Dr. Nelson; “…In all our findings, there are five students that we managed to discover in that process. We have discussed their records and we have gone to the exercise to revoke their degrees. Read detail
UK court jails Gambian brothers for dealing drugs
Courtesy: Gambia News
08 May, 2010
A court in Portsmouth, United Kingdom has jailed two Gambian brothers after they were found guilty of dealing in cocaine and other drugs. According to Portsmouth’s ‘The News’, the two brothers, who entered England in 2007, tried to deny they were related after their drug dealing den was uncovered.“When police raided a one-bedroom flat in Goodwood Road, Southsea, in October last year they found £2,000 of cocaine hidden in jars in the kitchen and £1,700 worth of cannabis stuffed inside a bongo drum,” the paper reported. According to the paper, Lamin Darbo tried to claim he had been forced to sell cocaine while his younger brother Bubacarr denied they were related and said he had no involvement in the drugs. Read detail
Some Sierra Leoneans Decide to Stay in Liberia
Courtesy: VOA
06 May, 2010

After years of living as refugees in neighboring Liberia, some Sierra Leoneans are choosing to integrate into Liberian society and apply for full citizenship instead of going home. Read detail
Minister Kamara Resumes Duties
By: Mohammed Kromah, FELMAUSA VP
05 May, 2010
The Former Assistant Minister for Information Services Mr. Abu Kamara has resumed duties at the Liberia’s permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York.
Mr. Kamara now serves as the Minister counselor for Press and Public Affairs at the Liberia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
In a brief chat with Felmausa’s Leadership Mr. Kamara said he takes this assignment very seriously because according to him, the public service of any kind demands dedication and commitment bearing in mind that it is one’s patriotic duty to serve whenever called upon, and to do so with sense of responsibility. Read
High Power Liberian Government Delegation to Resolve ULLA Dispute
By: Sekou Kenneh-Opinion Leader, MN
04 May, 2010
As exchanges regarding the presence of a high-power delegations from the Liberian Government led by its planning minister, Mr. Amara Konneh continue to dominate our various Liberian list serves, the accusation leveled against Min. Konneh by Mr. James Larssah is also ringing bell in the Liberian community. The Minister has been accused of" taking side" on the ongoing in-fighting between the so-called" ULLA K." Led by Mr. Anthony Kesseley and quote-on-quote " Internet ULLA" led by Ms. Mariah Seton. This accusation has claimed the attentions of many stakeholders within the Liberian community. Read detail
Public Service Announcement:
03 May, 2010
The publisher of Mandingo Nations website, Mr. Kafumba S. Kromah will be a candidate for two Bachelor degrees from the Metropolitan State University in the areas of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement studies respectively, on Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 7pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  Families, Friends, fans of Mandingo Nations and the general public are cordially invited to this all important historic event. Meanwhile, the graduation exercises will be followed by a spectacular barbecue (BBQ) party on Sunday, May 9, 2010, beginning @ 3pm at the Lions Valley Place Park-LVP Shelter in Crystal MN, 55422
For more information, please call 612-203-3820, 612-229-1963 or 612-578-5728.

Thanks for being there,
Kafumba Kromah