Ishmael F. Menkor

Liberia

Nimba County Bureau Chief and Reporter at Liberian Observer

Born March 4, Degree in Journalism at Atlantic International University, Nimba Bureau Chief at Liberian Observer Corporation/ Daily Observer Newspaper

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Liberia: Nimba District #2 Lawmaker Accuses AML of Failing Mine-Affected Communities

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

Nimba County District #2 Representative, Nyan G. Flomo, has expressed strong discontent with ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) for failing to release the 20% Social Development Fund that is crucial for the development of mines-affected communities in his district. In his recent annual report to his constituents, Rep. Flomo stated that multiple projects that were planned for communities impacted by mining operations have been delayed due to AML's failure to disburse the funds.
Liberia: Low Turnout So Far, but Relative Calm

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

-Updates from Nimba senatorial by-electionThe senatorial by-election in Nimba County has been calm, but there has been a slow turnout of voters, particularly in urban areas of the county. "Voters are coming one by one, and since polling opened at about 8am, we have not finished two of the count booklets, which contained about 50 ballot papers," a polling place officer at precinct number 33072, Lawrence G. Saye, told this paper at about 10:30.
Kogar Takes Commanding Leads in Nimba By-Election

3 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

The candidate of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) has taken a commanding lead in the Nimba County senatorial by-election, unofficial results that came in late Tuesday evening have indicated. While the NEC is yet to formally announce the winner, unofficial tallies reported by journalists and observers across Nimba County place Kogar ahead of his closest rival, Edith Gongloe-Weh, an Independent Candidate.
Liberia: Liberians Vote In Crucial By-election Amid Heavy Security

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor |Claudius Greene

Huge presence of police and other security apparatuses marred the Nimba's Senatorial By - Election over fear of disruption like what happened in Beo Longatuo in Nimba District near Cote d'Ivoire border, where some disgruntled youth ransacked the polling places and took away ballot boxes.
Liberia: ECC, Others Call for Calm in Nimba By-Election

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

The Election Coordination Committee, the Liberia Election Observation Network and the West Africa Network for Peace are calling on voters in the Nimba County Senatorial By - Election to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner in the election and even after the result is announced.
Liberia: Who Will Succeed PYJ?

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

There is no politician that has stood tall as a kingmaker in modern Liberian political history than the late Senator Prince Yormie Johnson, popularly known by the acronyms of his name, PYJ-the undisputed political godfather of vote-rich Nimba County. With his influence, PYJ presented the Liberian presidency on a silver platter to three Liberian Presidents: Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, George Manneh Weah and Joseph Nyuma Boakai who currently occupies the posts.
Liberia: GCFBC Dedicates Multipurpose Edifice in Ganta

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

The Great Commission Fundamental Baptist Church (GCFBC) in Ganta recently celebrated the completion and dedication of a new multipurpose edifice valued at approximately US$120,000. Rev. Edwin Gbor, Overseer of the church, highlighted that 60% of the funding for the construction came from Liberian contributors, with the remaining 40% provided by an organization led by Rev. Frank Russell from the United States.
Liberia: NEC Boss Urges Journalists to Be Proactive

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

Ahead of the Nimba County senatorial by-election slated for April 22, 2025, the National Election Commission is urging journalists to be proactive in their reportage and avoid misinformation and disinformation. Making a remark at the opening of the ongoing training workshop for journalists covering the upcoming senatorial by-elections, the chairperson, Cllr Davidetta Browne Lansanah urged the reporter to do better reporting and avoid any report that could cause chaos.
Liberia: Southeast Poised to Experience Economic Boom

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

After decades of economic stagnation and infrastructural neglect, Liberia's southeastern counties are experiencing a major economic revival, thanks to significant improvements in road connectivity. From Ganta to Fish Town and beyond, newly rehabilitated highways are driving down transportation costs, easing the movement of goods and services, and reviving long-dormant local markets.
Liberia: Nimba By-Election Campaign Heats Up

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

The Nimba Senatorial By-Election campaign is intensifying, with Rep. Samuel G. Kogar and former Nimba Superintendent Edith Gongloe-Weh closely matched in urban areas based on recent opinion polls. A survey conducted by this paper puts Kogar in the lead, followed by Madam Gongloe Weh. County Inspector Mark Gblinwon ranks third, with Cllr. Garrison D. Yealue also making strides in certain areas, particularly around the Twah River District.