Liberia: Bong Divided Over Taylor's Detention
[New Dawn] — As Ex-VP Remains Behind Bars
Liberia: Taylor Returns to Court Today
[New Dawn] Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is expected to appear before the Monrovia City Court on Friday, September 4, for a preliminary examination into criminal charges brought against her by the State, following medical…
UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations – with the US as the only nation to vote against it.
Indian state gives taxi and tuk-tuk drivers a year to learn local language
A new rule making it mandatory for drivers to learn Marathi or lose their licence had sparked protests.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Sets IPO Price At $0.40 Per Share After SEC Approval
[Daba Finance] Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received approval from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission to sell 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 ($0.40) each, clearing the way for an initial public offering that could raise about…
Liberia: Why Were Liberia's Justice Minister and Solicitor General Replaced Now?
[Liberian Observer] MONROVIA — The decision by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to replace Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, and Solicitor General Cllr. Augustine C. Fayiah has immediately raised a…
Liberia: Jerry Kulah Elected Global Methodist Bishop
[Liberian Observer] Liberian clergyman Rev. Dr. Jerry Kulah has been elected Bishop of Episcopal Area 5 of the Global Methodist Church (GMC), a sprawling region that links congregations across Africa, Europe, and the United States,…
Liberia: Weah Calls Ex-VP Howard-Taylor's Charges 'Bogus'
[Liberian Observer] Former President George Manneh Weah has broken his silence on the case involving his former vice president, Jewel Howard-Taylor, accusing the government of “tampering with justice” and warning that Liberians must stand together…
Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower – the floods show why that's a problem
More than 10% of Nepal’s energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week’s floods.
Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks
Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto’s pivotal part in South Africa’s history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.