Speaker Koffa Rallies Support for Liberian Children, Commits US$12K for Children's Dialogue Resource Center Construction in Bomi


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FrontPageAfricaonline.com— DEMEH, Bomi County – House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has emphasized the need for increased support for the children of Liberia to better prepare them for future leadership roles. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected] Speaking at the 16th anniversary event of the Children’s Dialogue held in Demeh, Bomi County on Saturday, Speaker Koffa urged []

FrontPageAfricaonline.com—Liberia: Justice for War Victims, House’s Audit Top Speaker Koffa’s 100-day’s Progress Report. CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Moving a step closer to bringing overdue justice for the victims of serious abuses committed during the two civil wars, the House of Representatives under the gavel of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, voted to establish the War and Economic Crimes Court. The two conflicts between 1989 and 2003 saw widespread atrocities []

Public Radio of Armenia—US reaffirms support for Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Members of the Armenia-US friendship group of the Armenian National Assembly met in Washington with Michael Carpenter, Special Assistant to US President and Senior Director for Europe at the US National Security Council. Armenia’s Ambassador to the US Lilit Makunts was also present at the meeting. Michael Carpenter reaffirmed the United States’ support for Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and welcomed …

FOURSTATESHOMEPAGE—Inaugural Coal Miner’s Century Ride supports children in need. PITTSBURG, Kan. — Cyclists hit the road today for a good cause. The inaugural "Coal Miner's Century Ride" was held today starting at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. 70 bicyclists grabbed their helmets and rode in either 25-mile, 100-kilometer, or 100-mile rides. Riders had a whole 8 hours to complete this non-competitive race. []