Harare, February 21, 2012: United States Ambassador Charles Ray on Thursday played down the role of race in the conduct of U.S. diplomatic relations and described the election of incumbent U.S. President Barack Obama in 2008 as the culmination of an “inevitable historical evolution.” “Quite often the problem faced by both Africans and African Americans when we meet on the continent is big expectations based on ethnicity, which I think needs to be put in a proper perspective,” said the U.S. ambassador. “There is an expectation that because you are African American, somehow your actions are going to be different. ... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – Liberia’s justice system has come under serious criticism over the years as to how much it must Strengthen to meet the pressing needs of citizens. The System when implemented will aid government effort in securing lasting peace and proper justice and administration in Liberia . The Deputy UN envoy in Liberia for Rule of Law, Louis Aucoin has called on all actors of the criminal justice chain in Liberia to redouble their efforts to revamp the country’s justice system. Speaking at a ceremony in the Liberian central city of Gbarnga at which 120 members of the... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has named several persons to serve as Chairpersons and members of the Boards of several State-owned Enterprises (SOEs). Many of the nominees will be subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. A statement from the Executive Mansion quotes President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as saying the nominations are aimed at targeting reforms that are crucial to delivering Liberia’ highest priorities including the improvement of the welfare and development of the people. Among public entities whose board members and chairpersons have been named are Liberia Maritime Authority (LMA), Liberia Petroleum Refining Corporation (LPRC), and... Continue Reading
By Special Reporter – A Country Review Mission (CRM) of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), from the African Union (AU) will visit Tanzania from 24 February to 15 March this year to review how the country has performed its commitments to the governance process. A press release issued in Dar es Salaam yesterday by the Executive Secretary of the APRM Tanzania, Rehema Twalib, indicated that the panel lead by African eminent persons, will meet various stakeholders including government leaders. “The coming of the Country Review Mission (CRM) to Tanzania will mark a significant step in the country’s commitment to the... Continue Reading
By Elias Mhegera – Although he did not suggest a stoppage of such registrations but he warned that a good number of registered parties will wither away through a process of ‘natural attrition’, and therefore paving way to the consolidated parties particularly the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA). He was commenting to Shout-Africa.com exclusively after being asked his opinion following the registration of a 19th political party in Tanzania, the Chama Cha Kijamii (CCK). The party was issued with a provisional registration certificate in July 2010 after the de-registration of the Chama Cha Jamii (CCJ) whose big number of followers... Continue Reading
