(NEC/Monrovia/ September 14, 2011) Two Special Envoys of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are expected in the country shortly as guests of the National Elections Commission (NEC). The ECOWAS eonvoys, comprising former presidents Abu Bakar of Nigeria and John Agyekun Kuffour of Ghana are expected to hold dialogues with key stakeholders for the holding of credible and peaceful elections in Liberia. The ECOWAS Commission President, Ambassador Victor Gbeho, made the disclosure on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 when he held a high level meeting with officials of the National Elections Commission at the NEC headquarters in Monrovia. Ambassador... Continue Reading
By Sainey M.K. Marenah, Shout Africa Bureau Chief in Gambian Capital Banjul reporting – The President of the Gambia Bar Association, Sheriff Tambedou, has opined that the rule of law may be an instrument of stability, an atmosphere which is a condition precedent for any development. “The law and its rule is an instrument fashioned by society for the purpose of achieving harmonious adjustment of human relations by eliminating social tensions and conflicts. It must thus assume a dynamic role in the process of transformation of our community,” Tambedou said recently while presenting a paper at a day-long forum on... Continue Reading
Dr.Chris Ekiyor is medical practitioner and former President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) who is reputed for his mediating roles in peace and conflict resolution in the Niger Delta and Nigeria respectively. Ekiyor is also the convener of National Youth Integration Summit (NYIS), a platform he believes would provide the opportunity for Nigerian youths of diverse ethnic and religious standing to chart a course for the peaceful co-existence of the country. In this interview, Ekiyor accesses President Goodluck Jonathan 100 days in office and concludes that the President may be slow but progressive. Q: President Jonathan has recently turned 100 days... Continue Reading
By Correspondent Sainey M.K. Marenah, Shout- Africa.com Gambia Bureau Chief in Banjul – The opposition strongholds in the Lower River Region notably the districts of Kiang West, Kiang Central and Jarra Central will be a focus for the ruling APRC party in the forthcoming presidential election, following assurances by the people of the region of their loyalty to the party. At a meeting held at State House with President Yahya Jammeh on Monday, a delegation of APRC party bigwigs headed by the Regional Governor, Lamin Waa Juwara, assured the Gambian leader that their region, which until today remains an opposition stronghold,... Continue Reading
By Correspondent Sainey M.K. Marenah, Shout- Africa.com Gambia Bureau Chief in Banjul – The United States of America has and will continue to respect all religious denominations, a senior United States diplomat in Banjul has told heads of Islamic institutions in the country. Mrs Cindy Gregg, charge d’affaires at the US Embassy in Banjul, was speaking Tuesday afternoon at the American Corner where she presented, on behalf of the Embassy, Ramadan and Eid-ul Fitr gifts to the five biggest Islamic institutions in the country. “We want to make sure that we are open to all religions, and it is also important... Continue Reading
