…including various other circles – By Elias Mhegera – There are many questions surrounding the attempt by the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) to quash second draft of the New Constitution Bill which is currently under the special Constituent Assembly in Dodoma central Tanzania, for tabling. Earlier there was much ecstasy with the coming of this second draft, but the appointment of some party stalwarts of the CCM did signal that there is an attempt to manipulate the process, and there are reasons for this, analysts now say. Although it is difficult to come up with clear answers but one... Continue Reading
By: WASH R&E “Media” – The constant misuse of drainages in Monrovia and its surroundings, has claimed the attention of several concerned individuals and institutions, especially the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia (WASH R&E). The Network has alarmed over the situation and hopes something is quickly done to address the issue. The abuse of the drainages is not only creating embarrassment to the once green and beautiful city of Monrovia, but is causing serious health hazard for residents. The constant misuse of drainages by residents in Monrovia and its environs is creating bad odor in... Continue Reading
By Dennis Kabatto – The dire situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) – where almost 20,000 people have reportedly crossed into Cameroon since the beginning of February to avoid the violence – was the provision agenda of the seven thousand and fourteenth meeting of the UN Security Council. Though the exact number of casualty is unknown, thousands of people are reportedly been killed in the conflict. The Secretary General estimates almost one million people have been displaced and about 2.5 million people in need of desperate humanitarian assistance. At Thursday’s meeting in New York, Secretary General Mr. Ban KI-moon urged the... Continue Reading
By Elias Mhegera – Researchers have signaled the end of land based conflicts which have become monotonous in some areas of Tanzania leading to heinous and unprecedented killings. This hope was given recently by the Executive Director of the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF), Dr Bohela Lunogelo during the opening of a modern studio facility at the centre dubbed “Maendeleo Studio”. Dr Lunogelo was responding exclusively to this reporter on February 11, when he was asked why the ESRF has not embarked in researching on land conflicts in order to suggest a tangible solution to the Government. “We are quite... Continue Reading
…Citizens express Disappointment over Addition Hardship – By: WASH R&E “Media” Network – The price of a locally produced mineral water has sharply increased over the last few days in Monrovia, Liberia’s Capital. A sack of water once sold for 55 Liberian dollars is now 100 Liberian dollars, while a little bag which was once sold for 5 Liberian dollars is now ten Liberian dollars or two bags for 15 Liberian dollars. Some retailers have attributed the increment to the shortage of fuel on the Liberian Market, while others are blaming Mineral Water Companies for arbitrarily increasing the price. An... Continue Reading
