Monday, November 13th, 2023
Afreximbank records deals worth about US$1 billion as Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) continues
The third day of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) concluded with attendees witnessing the signing of financing and other agreements valued in excess of one billion dollars between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and several leading business entities from across the continent. United Bank for Africa PLC – US$ 150 million The Bank also signed a US$150-million trade finance facility agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC, under the Ukraine Crisis Adjustment Trade Financing Programme for Africa, to be utilized to finance trade and trade-related transactions inRead More
Liberia: Joint Security Deports Illegal Ghanaian Immigrant
Joint Security has confirmed the removal from the country of a Ghanaian, Sumson Essien Jr., from Liberia and back to his home, Ghana, after a Joint Security investigation established he entered Liberian borders and engaged in employment without resident and work permits, in violation of Liberia’s Alien and Nationality Law and the Decent Work Act of 2015. The law requires an alien travelling to Liberia must first obtain Resident and Work permits before engaging in employment activities in the country. The suspect was arrested in Rivergee County after he wasRead More
Liberia: Runoff Campaign Ends Ahead of Tuesday’s Presidential Runoff
The campaigning activities ahead of Tuesday’s November 14, 2023 presidential runoff election between incumbent President George Weah and main opposition leader—Joseph Boakai ended Sunday with accusations from both the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and the opposition Unity Party. Joseph Boakai speaking during a news conference Sunday alleged that CDC supporters attacked opposition members in Nimba County leaving many injured. Boakai highlighted a close call with gunfire during a campaign activity in Zor Zualay, Nimba County, where the UP’s vice standard bearer Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Senator Prince Johnson hadRead More