The executive governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), Dr. J. Mills Jones, has admonished Liberians to stand up for what they believe can lift and rescue them from the scourge of poverty. He wants Liberians to realistically reflect on their current situation and design a way that will take them to where they want to […]

The war in Syria will soon enter its fifth year. There are alarming reports about how winter is hitting the refugees in Syria, who do not have enough warm clothes and shoes, and images of emaciated people bear witness to how starvation is being used as a strategy of war. More than 400 000 people […]

Yesterday’s rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of the 1,500-strong crowd of protesters who gathered in the Danish capital to demonstrate against the government’s new asylum rules. Not in my name Though the rain and wind made it almost impossible to hear the chants of the protesters who marched their way from Nørreport […]

Sweden has been described as a global leader in development issues in a mid-term review by the  Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development. The review states that Sweden is increasing its role as a leader in the work to help people who are suffering due to war, conflicts or […]

Liberia’s Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee has disclosed that her foundation will shortly embark on the construction of a technical high school for girls in Liberia value at US$380,000. Gbowee made the disclosure last Friday at programs marking the 3rd anniversary and fundraising gala of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA). She said when constructed the school will be […]

It seems as if the campaign promises made during last year’s election were not just cheap talk. President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has during his first year in office launched serious initiatives to fight corruption. Although there have to date been few convictions, several cases involving billions and billions of embezzled state finances have been […]

Liberia’s former interim president Dr. Amos Sawyer is strongly recommending that Liberia holds a political summit before heading to elections in 2017. “It’s a very good idea, an idea I think we should also take a look at in Liberia. The idea is about bringing together the leaders of the political spectrum, civil society leaders and the […]

There’s never a good time for a drought, but this is a particularly bad period for Angola as it struggles to cope with shrinking revenues as a result of the global oil price crash. In the southern province of Cunene, 800,000 people – more than 70 percent of the population – are threatened with food […]

Liberia is still drenched in deep wounds of unforgiven hearts. Though the guns are silent since the end of the civil war, the reality of peace, personal security, and hope continue to elude Liberians as they foresee the challenges of rebuilding the country.  We have witnessed various levels of false accusations, coup d’ etats, assassinations, […]

Green Light International  will mark its 5th anniversary on January 29 in Gothenburg, Sweden.     Kelvin Banye, president of the organisation, said there will be a number of activities to mark the day: a seminar, mingle and party.   The organiser of  the annual Glios Cup, also known as African Cup Of Nations in Sweden, said that looking back,  it’s all seems […]