By Elias Mhegera, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – ALTHOUGH thousands of people are still waiting for their turn to go to Loliondo there has been some skepticism from some circles on the ability to cure from the miracle herb. The cure that is to be administered by a single person namely retired pastor Ambilikile Mwaisapile has become a centre of controversy and debates. Already the Arusha Regional Medical Officer (RMO), Dr Salash Toure has doubted about the HIV/Aids treatment from the herb. “The potent seem to be good at lowering the rate of blood sugar. We had one, just one,... Continue Reading
…. Government Bids Farewell By: Augustine Myers – The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China accredited near Monrovia, Zhou Yuxiao, has ended his assignment in Liberia, after three years of service. As part of efforts to show appreciation, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has extolled outgoing Chinese Ambassador Zhou Yuxiao for helping to solidify the cordial relationship existing between Liberia and China during his tenure in the country. Reflecting on the activities of Ambassador Zhou in Liberia, the President said they reflected Liberia’s national priorities, noting that the outgoing Chinese Ambassador was consistent in ensuring that China’s support for activities... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye, Monitoring from Nigeria – In a release issued by Amnesty International, the organization has urged the Nigerian authorities to act to stem a rising tide of political, ethnic and religious violence that risks threatening the stability of April elections. The short report entitled Loss of life, insecurity and impunity in the run up to Nigeria’s elections highlights how hundreds of people have been killed in politically-motivated, communal and sectarian violence across Nigeria ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls. Authorities have failed to bring suspected perpetrators to justice, or to prevent further human rights abuses. Investigations are infrequent... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye and Ruth Flumo, from Accra, Ghana, for Shout-Africa.com – Offshore West Africa, the premier and best technical conference and exhibition for offshore industry within the West African Sub-Region, begins in Accra on Tuesday. At a Media Press conference ahead of the event at the British Trade and Investment Centre in The UK High Commission in Ghana, the event organizer’s representative and the Chairman of the Advisory Board were clear about the entire events to the media. Offshore West Africa provides an annual forum that addresses the technical, environmental and business challenges associated with oil and gas exploration... Continue Reading
By: Augustine N. Myers – The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS), with technical and financial support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has scaled up humanitarian assistance to thousands of Ivorian Refugees who fled post election violence and are now seeking refuge in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties. Initially, the greater number of Ivorians who fled into Liberia settled in the Luguatuo axis, north of Nimba county and closer to the Danane and Man regions in Western Ivory Coast. Considering the bonds of ethnicity... Continue Reading
