THE DEATH-TRAP CALLED PEHN-PEHN

The two-wheeler motor commonly called ‘Okada’ in Ghana, Benin and some parts of Nigeria, Pehn-pehn in Liberia, has become a veritable means of transportation in major cities of most West African countries. Its presence in the roads of these nations’ cities has been more of a problem than a solution to the ailing transportation problems.… Continue reading THE DEATH-TRAP CALLED PEHN-PEHN

Man City Doctor Denies Asking Kolo Toure to Take Tablets

Manchester City doctor Jamie Butler has been cleared of blame over Kolo Toure’s six-month ban for failing a drugs test. The 30-year-old defender was banned in May for using his wife’s diet tablets. Toure had claimed City’s club doctor authorised him to take the pills – but a Football Association report disagreed. It stated: “[Butler]… Continue reading Man City Doctor Denies Asking Kolo Toure to Take Tablets

Côte d’Ivoire stand-off Over But Humanitarian Crisis Continues, UN and Partners Warn

14 April 2011 –Although the political stand-off in Côte d’Ivoire ended earlier this week, the humanitarian crisis spawned by months of violence continues, United Nations agencies and their partners stressed today as they appeal for $160 million to scale up aid to affected populations inside the country. Today’s appeal represents a five-fold increase over the… Continue reading Côte d’Ivoire stand-off Over But Humanitarian Crisis Continues, UN and Partners Warn

Ivory Coast Sit-tight Laurent Gbagbo Captured

UN News Center 11 April 2011 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Cote d’Ivoire today confirmed that the country’s former president Laurent Gbagbo has surrendered to forces loyal to President-elect Alassane Ouattara and is currently in their custody. “ONUCI [UN Operation in Cote d’Ivoire] is providing protection and security in accordance with its Security… Continue reading Ivory Coast Sit-tight Laurent Gbagbo Captured

Top UN Relief Official Sounds Alarm After ‘deeply troubling’ Visit to Côte d’Ivoire

7 April 2011 –The United Nations relief chief sounded the alarm today about the humanitarian situation inside Côte d’Ivoire, saying emergency aid is needed now to help hundreds of thousands of civilians caught up in the deadly violence that has engulfed the West African country. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and UN Emergency Relief… Continue reading Top UN Relief Official Sounds Alarm After ‘deeply troubling’ Visit to Côte d’Ivoire

Pro-Gbagbo forces in Côte d’Ivoire Inform UN of Their Intention to Stop Fighting

5 April 2011 –The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire reported today that it has received telephone calls from the heads of forces loyal to former leader Laurent Gbagbo stating that their soldiers have been instructed to stop fighting and hand in their weapons to the UN. The UN Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI)… Continue reading Pro-Gbagbo forces in Côte d’Ivoire Inform UN of Their Intention to Stop Fighting