Eid
Mubarak
By: Aleo Donzo
30 October, 2011
As we prepare to receive the blessings of the Eid-al-
Adha, I wish you and a joyous and happy Eid. May Allah
the Almighty continue to bless us all and shower us with
His blessings in this world and the hereafter. May He
guide us against self-destruction and lead us to what
will benefit us as bearers of the flag of Islam. May He
also bless, guide and bestow upon our leaders the wisdom
and care to lead our countries. Ameen! |
US Citizen Becomes Nimba Senator
Courtesy : Public Agenda
27 October, 2011
 Pres.
Sirleaf Linked To Secret Negotiations ,as the question
of dual citizenship remains unresolved at the national
legislature; a Liberian with American citizenship is now
senator - elect of Nimba County. How did he pass NEC
scrutiny is a question. While some opposition parties
still have their qualms or complaints about alleged
electoral fraud, citizens and foreign observers are
expressing different opinions about the opposition
claims.
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All Eyes on NYC: ONYMA
President-Elect, Layee Sirleaf is set to be inaugurated
By: Al Donzo
27 October, 2011
Voice of Mandingo website has confirmed report that
ONYMA President-elect, Hon. Layee Sirleaf, is set
to be inaugurated on Saturday, November 26, 2011, in New
York City. The newly-inaugurated leaders of FELMAUSA,
chapter leaders, prominent members of the Liberian
Mandingo Community and hundreds of concerned friends are
expected to bless the ceremony. Hon. Sirleaf was
overwhelmingly elected President of ONYMA fall of this
year and is reported to be the change ONYMA badly
needed. |
Liberia's Run-Off Election Campaigning
Begins Despite Boycott Threat
Courtesy: VOA
26 October, 2011
Campaigning for Liberia's second round presidential
election has begun following Tuesday’s announcement of
the final results from the October 11th first round
vote.National Elections Commission Chairman James
Fromayan said incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
and her main rival, Winston Tubman, will face off in a
second round vote, scheduled for November 8.
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U.S. restores benefits for Ivory Coast,
Guinea, Niger
Courtesy: Fox News
26 October, 2011
 President
Barack Obama said Tuesday the United States would once
again waive import duties on goods made in the Ivory
Coast, Guinea and Niger after the countries held free
and fair democratic elections. Obama issued a
proclamation restoring benefits for the three countries
under African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which
was signed into law in 2000. "Today's announcement is
the result of rigorous review by the Obama
Administration to determine whether Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory
Coast), Guinea, and Niger have made progress in meeting
AGOA's eligibility criteria," Trade Representative Ron
Kirk said in a statement.
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Can the Peace Prize Help Liberia's
President Win the Home Crowd?
Courtesy: Time Magazine
24 October, 2011
 As
a political slogan, "monkey still working, baboon wait
small" is never going to set the world on fire. But as a
metaphor, it's a fine summary of President Ellen Johnson
Sirleaf's central pitch for Liberia's Oct. 11 general
election: that she is clever (like a monkey) and just
needs more time to complete her revival of Liberia and
that her 15 rivals are inept (like baboons) and should
have the patience to wait until the next election to run
for President.
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President Bility
extends thanks and urges patience
By: Al Donzo
23 October, 2011
 The
president of FELMAUSA, Hon. Mohamed S. Bility, has again
congratulated members of the federation for their full
participation in the just ended inaugural event held in
Philadelphia, PA. In a press release issued last night,
the President extended his profound thanks and gratitude
to the chairman of the Inaugural Committee, Parain,
Marain, distinguished invitees, and the women group of
LIMAP.Meanwhile, President Bility is urging all
FELMAUSANS to remain patient while the issues with the
federation’s website are being resolved. He encourages
the general public to visit independent community
websites and the listserv for FELMAUSA-related updates,
but advised that communication intended for the
leadership must be sent through the Secretary General. |
District #2 Representative– Elect (Hon.
Sekou S. Kanneh) Identifies with Victims of armed
robberies
Courtesy: Public Agenda
22 October, 2011
 On
Thursday of last week, the wave of armed-robberies was
concentrated in a large, but quite community called
Nickley Town in Montserrado District # 2, where five
separate homes were targeted and victimized. The homes,
mostly inhabited by women and the elderly, were broken
into in an unconfirmed 20 minutes interval between each
attack, as residents cried for help in vain. Reports say
while the victims screamed or clamored for help everyone
other community residents were busy hiding themselves or
seeking for self-preservation amid the chaos.
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A SPECIAL THNAK YOU MESSAGE FROM ULAA EASTERN REGION
VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT VAMBA S. FOFANA
20 October, 2011
Please accept this Special Thank You Note for
your overwhelming support for my candidacy for
the Office of Eastern Region Vice-President of
the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA).
You, the Honorable DELEGATES from the
currently active Eastern Region-based constituent
Member-Chapters of ULAA, overwhelmingly voted to
elect me as your Eastern Region Vice-President and your
voices were heard loud and clear on Saturday, October
1, 2011 at the just concluded 37th ULAA
Convention held at Burtonsville, Maryland, USA.
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Triumphant
Emergence of Sekou Kanneh in District #2
By: Nvasekie N. Konneh
19 October, 2011
Addressing the P. Bennett Toe Intellectual Forum in
Jacob’s Town one year ago, Sekou Kanneh
admonished young people “not to stand aside and think
politic is only for the old people.
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Liberia Public Works Minister Attends
Mano River Union Summits
By: J.Morris Keita
18 October, 2011
 (Monrovia,
Monday, October 17,2011)…..Public Works Minister –Samuel
Kofi Woods, II along with Ministers Miata Beysolow of
Commerce and Roosevelt G. Jayjay of Lands, Mine and
Energy is in Abidjan to attend a two day Mano River
Union Summit tailored around the promotion of
Infrastructure development, power generation and trade
in the sub region.
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Building a legacy
By: Musa V. Sheriff
17 October, 2011
In 2003, when the sounds of the guns became silenced and
notorious Charles Taylor was taken to his new home; we
collectively opted for peace and freedom.
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Manyou Bility Endorses Kafumba Kenneth’s
Candidacy
By: Sedeke Dukuly
15 October, 2011
Another community leader has endorsed the candidacy of
Mr. Kafumba Kenneth in his bid to become the next
president of the Liberian Mandingo Association of
Pennsylvanian (LIMAP).
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President Bility’s inaugural address
inspires fellow FELMAUSIANS
Submitted by: Alh Donzo
14 October, 2011
To the entire Felmausa family, and our distinguish
guest, we stand here tonight humbled by the task before
us, grateful for the trust you've bestowed upon us, and
mindful of the sacrifices bear by all of us during the
formative stage of this organization.
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Liberia election: Votes counted in
Sirleaf-Tubman contest
Courtesy: BBC
12 October, 2011
Votes are being counted in Liberia's second presidential
election since a 14-year civil war ended in 2003.
Election officials said Tuesday's vote went off
peacefully, with no violence reported.
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The Islamic laws of inheritance
By:Sheikh Mohammed Kanneh
11 October, 2011
 The
Islamic laws of inheritance that have been discussed
here can be legitimately accommodated and practically
implemented within many existing western legislation
systems by way of a valid will. In fact for those of us
living in the west ( America, Europe ) a will becomes an
essential necessity to prevent intestate succession law
of the land being applied to their properties after they
die. The will should comply with the law of the land so
that it can be executed after a person’s death without
any unnecessary legal problems.
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Kafumba Kenneth declares his intention to
contest LIMAP 2012 Presidency
By: Friends of Kafumba Kenneth
10 October, 2011
A renowned and serviceable community youth activist and humanitarian has
declared his intention to run for the 2012 Liberian
Mandingo Association in Pennsylvania (LIMAP) presidency.
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A Different Look at President Sirleaf’s
Award
By: Aleo Donzo
09 October, 2011
With a strong reservation about the decision of the
Norwegian based Nobel Peace Prize award of 2011, people
should put the blame where it belongs.
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Alhaji Kromah VS. the Mandingo
Community- who decides our destiny?
By: Sekou Kenneh-Opinion Leader,
MN
09 October, 2011
In the wake of a decision-making process intended to
boost our (the Liberian Mandingoes) chances of more
representation within the Liberian legislature come next
General Elections in Liberia.
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Liberia leader among Nobel prize winners
Courtesy: Aljazeera
07 October, 2011
Liberia's President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberian
peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemeni women's rights
activist Tawakul Karman have been named winners of the
2011 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Elections Not War Between Political
Parties
Courtesy: Public Agenda
06 October, 2011
The National Muslim Council of Liberia (NMCL) says the
holding of elections is not a warfare between political
parties, but a constitutionally given right to all
citizens to elect a president and lawmakers for the
political sub-divisions, which “requires not only unity
of purpose and action by all well-meaning Liberians, but
sober reflection and objective analysis of the need of
the country.” A news release from the Council says in
the aftermath of elections, the total happiness of the
Liberian people.
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“An Open Note To The People Of District
Number Two (D2), Montserrado County”
By: Saliho Donzo
04 October, 2011
 AS
IT IS OFTEN SAID , that “ the race is not to the
swift, but to he who dwells at the end, not just to the
end, but the very , very end ...” This statement reminds
me of the recent political scuffle in Liberia wherein
every politician is exploiting what so ever he/she has
just to get what he wants…GREAT PEOPLE OF THIS NOBLE
DISTRICT, I greet you with heartfelt felicitation in
the quest of a better district.
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Abe Kromah elected as second
Vice-chairman of ULAA board of directors
By: Sekou Kenneh-Opinion Leader
04 October, 2011
Ladies and Gentlemen of our beloved diaspora Liberian
community, amidst the high-level euphoria engendered by
the just ended ULAA's special- election.
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Umaru Habib Samgary Launches Political
Campaign
Courtesy: Public Agenda
04 October, 2011
 One
of Montserrado County Electoral District #13 independent
representative candidates, Umaru Habib Samgary has
officially launched his political Campaign over the
weekend. Supporters and well-wishers across party lines
who earlier pledged their support to him, paraded
throughout the entire district to create awareness for
the election of the Mr. Samgary in an attempt to instill
fear in other candidates who are contesting in the
district.
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Liberia Considers Presidential Candidate
Eligibility 2 Weeks Before Election
Courtesy: VOA
01 October, 2011
Less than two weeks before election day, Liberia's
Supreme Court says it is still considering the
eligibility of the leading presidential candidates,
including incumbent Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
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Liberia Enforces Public Smoking Ban
Courtesy: VOA
01 October, 2011
Liberia has begun implementing legislation passed in
2008 that prohibits smoking in buses, restaurants,
workplaces, and other public places.
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