Podcasts about Liberia

Rahul Tandon speaks to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia's former president and first woman to be elected to lead an African country. Born in 1938 in what she describes as a prosperous and ‘unusual family', Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was guided by a deep commitment to education, which she pursued despite financial hardship and the demands of motherhood. Her outspoken criticism of the Liberian government led to her being persecuted and exiled, as the country descended into two civil wars that killed over 250,000 people. She was elected president of Liberia in 2005, when she set about repairing the country's shattered economy and social fabric, drawing from her successful careers at the World Bank and United Nations. Her efforts led to her being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011.Thank you to the Business Daily team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Rahul Tandon Producers: Adriana Urbano & Amber Mehmood Editor: Nick HollandGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

In this episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, I sit down with my brother and friend, Danny Buegar.Danny's story is one of faith, perseverance, and purpose. Born in Liberia

Julian and Germ discuss weather not they would return to Africa. A conversation on the back to Africa movement and reparations. Also talks of Liberia and other African countries. Happy 5 Year Anniversary!.....#Africa #motherland #dispora #nigeria #ghana #zimbabwe #southafrica #sierraleon#africanamerican #america #blacks #africaandidentity #africanheritage #panafricanism #afrocentric #afrofuturism #slavery #civilrights #marcusgarvey #deported #blackmoney #blackdna #blacklabor

On May 25, Liberia-flagged MSC Elsa 3 sank around 15 nautical miles off the coast of Kerala. Only a few days later, a Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire off the coast of Kerala. Two such incidents around India's coastal waters are not a rare phenomenon. There have been multiple such incidents in the seas and oceans surrounding India's long coastline, posing various risks to marine life as well as to coastal communities. Notwithstanding the multiple agencies, such as the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy, that spring into action following such incidents, is India doing enough to tackle oil spills?To discuss these issues, Lokendra Sharma, a researcher with Takshashila's High-Tech Geopolitics Programme, sits down with Swathi Kalyani, a researcher with the Takshashila's Geospatial Programme, and Tannmay Kumarr Baid, who's also associated with Takshashila's High-Tech Geopolitics Programme. Tune in to learn more about the institutions involved in oil spills, the problem of depending on ISRO's multi-purpose satellite, the need for India-specific modelling and the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

National Toilet Paper day.  Entertainment from 1983.  Hailey named his comet, University of Texas offered Bellydancining, All 25,000 failed to get into University of Liberia.  Todays birthdays - Antone-Laurent De Lavoisier, Mother Teresa, Naomi Parker Fraley, Chris Burke, Melissa McCarthy, MacCauley Culkin, Chris Pine, Brian Kelly, Dylan O'Brien.  Charles Lindberg died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Pass the toilet paper - The Outhere BrothersEvery breath you take - The PoliceYour gonna ruin my bad reputation - Ronnie McDowellBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     https://www.50cent.com/Mike & Molly TV themeCruise - Florida Georgia LineExit - Steel toes to stilletos - Susanna Colle   https://susannacolley.com/countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids webpage

Full episodes and much more at patreon.com/slopquest ! Join our community today! Comedian Ryan O’Neill and Illustrator Andrew DeWitt bring you the dumbest takes on news, movies and ridiculous business ideas every week on Slop Quest! This week O’Neill tries to build Andy’s confidence at the top of the show. Then the boys talk about the FBI raising money by selling DVDs with cut scenes from the Epstein jail. Then Andy gets a bunch of facts wrong but finds out right away this time. O’Neill tries to wake up Andy with farts which derails the podcast. We have an update from ATC Aaron and Andy mistakes Wesley Willis for William Wallace. Then the boys talk about the toilet situation in Liberia. Then they talk about growing crops in beach doodie. Then talk about the EDM scene in Goa. Then Ryan watches the Hunter Biden interview and has some issues with his preparedness to run for president. Then the boys talk about how ex presidents can completely white wash their crimes by pounding booze with people at bars. O’Neill gets mad that Andy hasn’t watched his “skits” on his website. Then Andy walks Ryan through the CIA Simple Sabotage Handbook and O’Neill loses his mind and realizes he could have been the world’s best CIA agent.

In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur l'arrestation d'un ressortissant ukrainien soupçonné de sabotage des gazoducs Nord Stream, la démolition du siège du parti de George Weah et les sanctions américaines contre des magistrats de la CPI. Ouganda : que dit l'accord sur les migrants conclu avec les États-Unis ? Après le Rwanda, l'Eswatini et le Soudan du Sud, le gouvernement ougandais a annoncé la conclusion d'un accord avec l'administration Trump pour accueillir des migrants expulsés du territoire américain. Quels sont les contours de cet accord ? Quelle logistique est-il prévu alors que l'Ouganda accueille déjà près de 2 millions de réfugiés ? Avec Lucie Mouillaud, envoyée spéciale de RFI à Kampala. Sabotage Nord Stream : l'Allemagne tient-elle enfin son suspect-clé ? Trois ans après le sabotage des gazoducs Nord Stream en mer Baltique, un ressortissant ukrainien soupçonné d'avoir coordonné l'opération a été arrêté en Italie, à la demande de la justice allemande. De quelles preuves disposent Berlin ? Cette affaire pourrait-elle compromettre l'aide allemande à l'Ukraine ? Avec Pascal Thibaut, correspondant de RFI à Berlin. Libéria : démolition du siège historique du parti de George Weah Au Liberia, alors que la Cour suprême a ordonné l'expulsion du parti de l'ex-président George Weah, le Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), de son siège historique à Monrovia, la police est intervenue, samedi, pour démolir le bâtiment. Cette décision est-elle motivée par des raisons politiques ? Avec Christina Okello, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI. CPI : nouvelles sanctions américaines contre des magistrats En représailles aux enquêtes ouvertes sur des actions militaires américaines et israéliennes, Washington a adopté de nouvelles sanctions contre deux juges et deux procureurs de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI). À quel point ces sanctions peuvent pénaliser l'avancement des enquêtes en cours ? Les États membres ont-ils les moyens de s'opposer à cette décision ? Avec Emmanuel Daoud, avocat au barreau de Paris, spécialiste en droit pénal international.

In the early 1920s, Americans owned 80 percent of the world's automobiles and consumed 75 percent of the world's rubber. But only one percent of the world's rubber grew under the U.S. flag, creating a bottleneck that hampered the nation's explosive economic expansion. To solve its conundrum, the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company turned to a tiny West African nation, Liberia, founded in 1847 as a free Black republic. Empire of Rubber: Firestone's Scramble for Land and Power in Liberia (New Press, 2021) tells a sweeping story of capitalism, racial exploitation, and environmental devastation, as Firestone transformed Liberia into America's rubber empire. Historian and filmmaker Gregg Mitman scoured remote archives to unearth a history of promises unfulfilled for the vast numbers of Liberians who toiled on rubber plantations built on taken land. Mitman reveals a history of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil. As Firestone reaped fortunes, wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few elites, fostering widespread inequalities that fed unrest, rebellions and, eventually, civil war. A riveting narrative of ecology and disease, of commerce and science, and of racial politics and political maneuvering, Empire of Rubber uncovers the hidden story of a corporate empire whose tentacles reach into the present. Gregg Mitman is the Vilas Research and William Coleman Professor of History, Medical History, and Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An award-winning author and filmmaker, his recent films and books include The Land Beneath Our Feet and Breathing Space: How Allergies Shape Our Lives and Landscapes. He lives near Madison, Wisconsin. Website. Brian Hamilton is Chair of the Department of History and Social Science at Deerfield Academy. Twitter. Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

Joseph was born and raised in Liberia during a time of severe Civil War. He hid to avoid becoming one of the Lost Boys, and he and his family fled and became refugees. But through it all, God had a plan for this young boy. The Refugee would become a Rescuer, sharing the gospel with the lost. Hear his powerful story when he joins guest host Collin Lambert on the next edition of Equipped. August thank you gift:The Quiet Time Kickstart by Rachel Jones Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Les départs clandestins de pirogues depuis les côtes guinéennes vers l'archipel espagnol des Canaries se sont multipliés, en conséquence de l'accord migratoire conclu entre la Mauritanie et l'Espagne l'an dernier. Pourtant, la traversée depuis la Guinée peut durer une dizaine de jours et est extrêmement dangereuse. En 2024, l'ONG espagnole Caminando Fronteras dénombre 10 457 morts dans l'Atlantique. Entretien avec Elhadj Mohamed Diallo, ancien exilé, qui dirige désormais l'Organisation guinéenne de lutte contre la migration irrégulière.  RFI : La Guinée est devenue une alternative pour les candidats à la migration clandestine, notamment depuis la ville côtière de Kamsar. Pourquoi ce phénomène, selon vous, a-t-il pris de l'ampleur dans la ville ? Elhadj Mohamed Diallo : D'abord, la ville de Kamsar est une ville portuaire, où la pêche est beaucoup développée. La plupart des jeunes maîtrisent parfaitement l'océan. Ce sont des pêcheurs qui maîtrisent la conduite des pirogues.  La situation aux îles Canaries est telle que des journalistes espagnols sont venus enquêter jusqu'en Guinée pour identifier les familles des disparus, racontez-nous.  Lorsque des Guinéens sont arrivés dans les îles des Canaries – le troisième convoi au départ de Kamsar -, il y a eu un accident. Sept personnes sont décédées, dont deux enfants. Donc les journalistes se sont intéressés à la question. Ils nous ont contactés et ils sont venus sur le terrain pour identifier trois familles parmi les sept et après, ils sont venus à Conakry. On les a mis en contact avec des familles de disparus, et eux nous ont mis en relation avec des organisations qui travaillent sur les questions d'identification dans les autres pays. Il y a plusieurs familles qui sont identifiées, on est en train de mettre en place le collectif des familles de disparus. Et une fois que vous les identifiez, qu'est-ce que vous faites ? Parfois, un jeune décède dans un autre pays, mais la famille n'est pas identifiée. Donc, ils nous contactent. On accompagne la famille pour qu'elle puisse rapatrier le corps au pays et inhumer le jeune. On les accompagne aussi dans leur deuil et dans les démarches administratives. Lorsqu'un corps est identifié, il y a un tas de dossiers qu'il faut aller retirer à la justice ou à la mairie. Parfois, les familles ne sont pas informées. Nous accompagnons les familles dans toutes ces démarches, s'ils décident de rapatrier le corps ou pour qu'ils aient les documents nécessaires pour engager des procédures auprès des tribunaux. À lire aussiGuinée: une nouvelle route dangereuse pour la migration vers les Canaries au départ de Kamsar Alors concrètement, comment ça se passe ? Ce sont des passeurs qui sont, disons, des « professionnels » et qui ouvrent un nouveau point de passage ? Ou est-ce que ce sont des pêcheurs ou des personnes sur place, à Kamsar, qui se lancent dans le marché de la migration par opportunisme ? Le premier convoi, c'était des pêcheurs. Comme le Sénégal  est un pays frontalier, on se dit que s'il y a des voies de passage depuis le Sénégal, nous aussi Guinéens pouvons tenter. Donc c'est comme ça qu'ils ont commencé. Un groupe d'individus étaient là en train de travailler, ils se sont réunis, ils ont formé leur convoi et ils sont partis. Ca a même échappé aux autorités. Pour le moment, on n'a pas pu avoir des informations sur les passeurs, on est en train de faire des recherches. Mais bon, vous savez, c'est une question très compliquée de former un groupe de réseaux. Ça peut être des compatriotes qui étaient déjà en Mauritanie ou au Sénégal et qui reviennent en Guinée, ou ça peut être aussi des gens issus du réseau marocain qui se ramifie jusqu'en Guinée. Ce sont des réseaux qui sont vraiment professionnels. On doit planifier le terrain, il faut identifier qui doit être impliqué, qui ne doit pas être impliqué aussi. Ça va prendre du temps. Mais quand même, il y a eu pour le moment trois ou quatre convois qui sont partis et le mois dernier, les autorités ont arrêté pas mal de groupes de personnes qui étaient prêtes à partir. Deux convois ont été arrêtés au mois de juillet. Un autre convoi a été arrêté en Mauritanie où il y avait des Guinéens, des Sénégalais et d'autres nationalités. Vous voulez dire qu'en fonction des politiques migratoires des pays pourtant voisins, le point de départ peut changer ? Pas forcément les politiques migratoires en soi. Ça peut être peut-être la façon dont on est en train de réprimer les migrants, ou bien comment on est en train de durcir un peu les politiques migratoires. C'est une chaîne, en fait. Ça a commencé par le Maroc, puis le Maroc a « fermé » sa voie d'accès. Puis la Mauritanie, le Sénégal où ça devient de plus en plus difficile. Finalement, les points de départ s'éloignent de plus en plus. Et certainement demain, quand on va « fermer » la Guinée, peut-être que c'est Sierra Leone, le Liberia ou la Côte d'Ivoire qui seront concernés. En ce qui concerne le réseau des passeurs, ce n'est pas seulement la Guinée qui doit y travailler. Il faut que les pays collaborent, que ça soit une coordination entre les États parce que ces passeurs sont des criminels. Ça, il faut le dire. Quand vous voyez ce qui se passe aujourd'hui en Tunisie, vous comprendrez pourquoi les pays doivent coopérer pour pouvoir travailler sur cette question. Est-ce que vous avez pu dresser un profil des personnes qui prennent la mer ? Ce sont des familles avec des enfants, parce qu'ils sont convaincus qu'avec des enfants, on vous donne des papiers en règle dès votre arrivé. Donc, ils prennent toute la famille pour partir. En majorité, c'est des jeunes de 17 à 35 ans. Mais il y a également des vieux, des femmes, des enfants, des intellectuels, des étudiants, des non-étudiants... C'est les mêmes personnes, des fois, qui avaient envie de partir mais qui n'en avaient pas la possibilité. Avec 15 millions de francs guinéens [1 500 €, NDLR], ils vont migrer depuis Kamsar.  À lire aussiMauritanie: «Notre politique vis-à-vis de la migration irrégulière est restée la même» Alors même que la communication habituelle des autorités et la sensibilisation communautaire martèlent que le risque de partir clandestinement, c'est très dangereux, que la Guinée ou même l'Afrique en général, a besoin de bras pour se construire et que les politiques migratoires, vous l'avez dit, sont de plus en plus dures. Pourquoi, selon vous, les jeunes continuent de tenter « l'aventure », comme on l'appelle en Afrique de l'Ouest ? On est tous d'accord que d'abord, la migration, c'est un fait naturel. Deuxièmement, il y a une communication sur les réseaux sociaux qui dit que l'Allemagne ou la France ont besoin de plus de main-d'œuvre et les jeunes ont besoin de travailler. Mais quand vous prenez le cas spécifique de la Guinée, la majeure partie des jeunes Guinéens ont perdu confiance non seulement en l'intellectuel guinéen, mais aussi en la République de Guinée. Même s'ils avaient des milliards en poche, ils n'auraient pas envie d'investir dans ce pays parce qu'il y a une totale perte de confiance. Même si ces jeunes sont des intellectuels, même si vous leur trouvez un travail, ils vont chercher un moyen de transport pour quitter le pays parce qu'ils n'ont plus confiance en la République. À une époque, on avait des tee-shirts qui disaient La Guinée est mon avenir. Il y a un jeune qui m'a interpellé un jour, en me disant : « Tu penses qu'il y a une possibilité de réussir dans ce pays où un Premier ministre te dit qu'une région n'a pas le courant parce qu'un Chinois est mort ? » [en 2018, l'ex-Premier ministre Kassory Fofana avait justifié l'absence d'électricité à Kankan par le décès prématuré de l'investisseur chinois choisi pour le projet, NDLR] Vous voyez la mentalité ? Au début de ce mois, 49 Sénégalais ont quitté la Mauritanie en pirogue, se sont perdus en mer et ont finalement pu atteindre les îles Canaries en s'accrochant à une barge remorquée par un navire européen. Comment vous expliquez une telle détermination chez les jeunes Africains, avec pourtant un énorme risque de se faire arrêter ou pire, de mourir, tout simplement ? Vous interrogez dix jeunes aujourd'hui sur pourquoi ils sont prêts à prendre ces risques-là. Ils vous diront que dans l'état actuel des choses, ils sont comme déjà morts. Donc pour eux, il vaut mieux aller mourir ailleurs et peut-être réussir, que de rester ici et mourir. C'est comme un jeune avec ses parents, s'il n'a plus confiance, il va quitter la maison. Donc quand on n'a plus confiance en notre nation, on va forcément la quitter. C'est ce qui arrive en l'Afrique de l'Ouest, surtout au Sénégal et en Guinée. Quand dans un pays, même manger devient un luxe, ça devient un problème. Il y a donc la communication sur les réseaux sociaux et aussi cette question politique qui motive de nombreux jeunes à partir. Et on comprend parfois leur motivation, ils veulent tout simplement vivre en paix. À lire aussiLa France peut-elle se passer d'immigration ?

One day in Liberia, a Mercy Ships eye surgeon named Dr. Strauss visited a local church.

In this powerful episode, we are joined by Kenneth Stewart, the Promotional Director of UPCI North American Missions. With a remarkable upbringing spanning Ethiopia, Liberia, and the United States, Kenneth Stewart shares how his multicultural background shaped his worldview and ministry. From planting a church in inner-city Tampa Bay to helping lead record-breaking church growth efforts, he opens up about church planting, leadership, evangelism, and the crucial role of administration and delegation in ministry success.---------For this episode's show notes go to - https://hacka.org/2025/08/20/203-kenneth-stewart-the-gospel-works-everywhere/

Series: Signs & GloryTitle: Will You Follow the King of Peace…to the Cross?Subtitle: Scripture: John 12:12-36Bottom line: Jesus is the King of Peace who dies to bring life. We follow Him by dying to self and walking in His light.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESOUTLINESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDOpening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTION"My wife and I used to tell our children a story to explain the love of Jesus.A little boy wanted a model sailboat. So he began saving his money until finally he had enough. He went to the toy shop and picked out his kit, making his selection with great care. He spent weeks perfecting that boat, and finally when it was finished, he took it down to the lake. It sailed beautifully - right across the lake and out of sight. Naturally the young boy was distressed and began a frantic search. But despite his efforts he was unable to find his boat.Several weeks later he was walking past a store window and to his amazement saw his boat with a sizable price tag attached to it. He went in and told the owner, "Sir, I would like to have my boat back." The owner said, "Well, I'm sorry, but I paid good money for it. You will have to pay for it." That poor boy worked and worked until he finally got enough money together, again, and bought his boat back. As he walked out of the store, he said, "Now you are twice mine — once because I made you and once because I bought you." Jesus created us, and he purchased us by his death on the cross, and now we can be twice his. How wonderful is the love of Jesus!" -Kent Hughes, p. 314Bottom line: Jesus is the King of Peace who dies to bring life. We follow Him by dying to self and walking in His light.Summary of John 12:12–36: The King of Peace and the Call to FollowJesus enters Jerusalem not on a warhorse, but on a donkey's colt—fulfilling prophecy and announcing Himself as the King of Peace. This is not the triumphant warrior king Israel expected, but the humble, sacrificial king they truly needed.At last, Jesus declares that His “hour has come”—the time to be glorified by being lifted up (on the cross), like a seed that must be buried to bear much fruit. His death is not a tragic end but the turning point of salvation history. The King of Peace willingly dies so that others may live.God the Father speaks audibly, affirming that Jesus does not walk this road alone—His mission is divinely appointed, and the cross is the path to glorification, not defeat. In this act of self-giving, sacrificial love, judgment is overcome by mercy, and light overcomes darkness.Jesus calls His followers not just to celebrate Him, but to imitate Him:To die to self (as Jesus did)To live in service of the King (for He is worthy)To walk in the light while they have the light (an urgent call to believe)This passage challenges us to ask: Have I truly received Jesus as my King of Peace? And am I following Him down the road of self-sacrifice and light-bearing obedience?OUTLINE (w/ help from ChatGPT)Palm Sunday in Liberia – 1996During the civil war in Liberia, a group of Christians held a Palm Sunday procession through the streets—singing, waving palm branches, and declaring peace in a time of terror. Bullets were flying, but they walked in faith, believing Jesus was King even in chaos.Their worship didn't change the political reality that day, but it did remind everyone that peace isn't the absence of conflict—it's the presence of the King.1. Receive Jesus as the King of Peace• vv. 12–15 — Jesus enters humbly on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy (Zechariah 9:9).• He comes to bring peace, not war—salvation, not oppression.• Application: Don't just cheer for Jesus; crown Him. Receive Him on His terms.2. Recognize that His Glory Comes Through Death• vv. 23–26 — “The hour has come… unless a grain of wheat falls…”• Jesus embraces the cross to bring fruit—He dies that we might live.• Application: True life comes from letting go of control, comfort, and self.3. Trust That God Is in This with Him—and with You• vv. 27–30 — The voice from heaven reminds us Jesus isn't alone.• God affirms this path of suffering and glory.• Application: You're not alone either. The Father honors those who serve the Son.4. Walk in the Light While You Have the Light• vv. 35–36 — The light won't always be available. Follow now.• Application: Walking in the light means obeying Jesus, even when the path includes a cross.CONCLUSIONCLOSING ILLUSTRATION IDEA (true story):Bottom line: Jesus is the King of Peace who dies to bring life. We follow Him by dying to self and walking in His light.Maximilian Kolbe – A Life Given for AnotherIn Auschwitz during WWII, a man was chosen to die. Another prisoner—Fr. Maximilian Kolbe—stepped forward and offered to take his place. He willingly died so that the other might live.This sacrificial love changed not only one life, but echoed through history.Connection: Jesus said, “Unless a seed falls into the ground…” He laid down His life so that many might live. Will we follow Him in dying to self and living for others?Charles Ross Weed captured the idea of a servant king in his poem "Christ and Alexander.""Jesus and Alexander died at thirty-three, One died in Babylon and one on Calvary.One gained all for self, and one himself he gave.One conquered every throne, the other every grave.When died the Greek, forever fell his throne of swords, But Jesus died to live forever Lord of lords.Jesus and Alexander died at thirty-three.The Greek made all men slaves, the Jew made all men free.One built a throne on blood, the other built on love.The One was born of earth, the other from above.One won all this earth to lose all earth and Heaven.The other gave up all that all to him be given.The Greek forever died, the Jew forever lives.He loses all who gets and wins all things who gives." -Hughes, p. 309Moses and the serpents John 3, Numbers 21INVITATIONWhat about you? Peter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬How do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: What is God saying to me right now?What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTESOUTLINESee aboveQUESTIONS TO CONSIDERWhat do I want them to know? Why do I want them to know it?What do I want them to do?Why do I want them to do it?How do they do this?DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/Read the passage together.Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really true, what should I do?What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions (by Jeff Vanderstelt): Based on this passage:Who is God?What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)What do I do? (In light of who I am)How do I do it?Final Questions (Write this down)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED“John,” by R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent HughesExalting Jesus in John, by Matt Carter & Josh WredbergThe Gospels & Epistles of John, FF BruceJohn, RC SproulJohn, KöstenbergerThe Gospel According to John, DA CarsonLet's Study John, Mark JohnstonThe Light Has Come, Leslie Newbigin (TLHC)The Visual Word, Patrick Schreiner (TVW)“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Thru The Bible with J. Vernon McGee (TTB)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.orgThe Bible Project https://bibleproject.comNicky Gumbel bible reading plan app or via YouVersionClaude.aiChatGPT AIGrok AIPerplexity.aiGoogle Gemini AI

Help Stop The Genocide In American Ghettos Podcast is a platform for ordinary law abiding citizens from Emmanuel Barbee friends list and from his social groups who are Black Artists, African Artists, Allied Healthcare professionals, Church Leaders, and Black Entrepreneurs, African Entrepreneurs who want to promote their products and services to our listeners from the global community. This no holds-barred talk show focuses on promoting Grassroots Community Advocacy, Business, Finance, Health, Community-Based Solutions, Employment, Social Issues, Political Issues, Black Issues, African Issues and Christianity which speaks to the interests of our listeners. Broadcasting on multiple social networks throughout the United States and around the globe. This show will provide insight on how our creative abilities can be used to create economic tangibles in our communities, neighborhoods and in Black countries. The Grass Roots Community Activist Movement is about uniting the African American community and the African Immigrant community in Chicago and eventually throughout the Diaspora. I'm not just online trying to sell my book, selling items from my virtual store or just trying to get donations for my film project but rather to recruit like minded Black Americans, like minded African Immigrants within America to help me build the best African American business within the United States of America called the Grass Roots Community Activist Institute of Chicago. Our objective is for us to build our own network so that we can support each other in business. #NotAnother33Years #M1

  Episode Description Episode Description         Sign up to receive this Unreached of the Day podcast sent to you:                                               https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16122      Dear Friend, The Batak people of North Sumatra didn't have a written language until 1834. Today, they're one of the largest Christian populations in Indonesia, with over 6 million believers. The transformation happened because someone, a German missionary named Ludwig Nommensen, decided their spiritual poverty was unacceptable. That was 190 years ago. Today, 4,473 people groups are still waiting for their Ludwig Nommensen moment. The People Group Adoption Program launches today, and here's how it works: It meets you where you are. You're not being asked to become a missionary in the field (though if God calls you to that, we'll cheer you on). You're being invited to use your current gifts, prayer, advocacy, networking, research to support those who are already called to go. It's strategic. Every people group in our database has been vetted by researchers and field workers. These aren't randomly selected communities. They're the 100 largest frontier people groups, the populations with the least gospel access and the greatest potential for kingdom impact. It grows with your capacity. Whether you're adopting as a family, church, or organization, the commitment adjusts to what you can offer. Some will pray weekly. Others will fund translation projects. A few will end up moving to the field. All contributions matter. When you adopt a people group today, you'll receive: Immediate next steps for your specific adopted group A digital covenant card to mark your commitment Information about your frontier people group Regular updates as we develop more resources and connections Beyond the practical resources, you'll receive something harder to quantify: the knowledge that you're part of a strategic response to the most urgent spiritual need on our planet. The Batak people have been sending missionaries to unreached groups for decades now. Their story didn't end with their own transformation; it multiplied exponentially. Your adopted people group could be the next.

Peggy Halvorsen was "only" trying to adopt a kid from Liberia. Shortly after they agreed to adopt his brother too, he died from cholera and Peggy insisted that this could not be the end of the story. 14 years later, their accidental ministry Teamwork Africa has built 216 wells, repaired over 500 existing ones, sponsor the education of 180 kids, and they're about to open their second school. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peggy Halvorsen was "only" trying to adopt a kid from Liberia. Shortly after they agreed to adopt his brother too, he died from cholera and Peggy insisted that this could not be the end of the story. 14 years later, their accidental ministry Teamwork Africa has built 216 wells, repaired over 500 existing ones, sponsor the education of 180 kids, and they're about to open their second school. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist Daaf Borren vertelt over Shari, een jonge Liberiaanse activist die hij bewondert om haar moed en vastberadenheid. Ze strijdt tegen seksueel geweld en onrecht, onder meer door wekelijks in het zwart naar haar werk te gaan en protesten te organiseren. Tussen 1989 en 2003 werd Liberia verscheurd door burgeroorlogen, waarin seksueel geweld systematisch als wapen werd ingezet. Jaren later is er nauwelijks gerechtigheid: de meeste daders zijn nooit berecht en op veel plekken gaat het geweld tegen vrouwen onverminderd door. Presentatie: Sophie Derkzen

A fresh start for what was once Europe's most ambitious electric battery manufacturer. We explore why California-based Lyten has stepped in to acquire the bankrupt Swedish firm Northvolt and whether a startup can truly take on China's dominance in battery technology.Climate change is threatening the purity of France's famous mineral waters. The BBC's Hugh Schofield visits the home of Perrier to find out why.Plus, Africa's first elected female president, Liberia's Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, argues it's time for the continent's vast natural resource wealth to deliver greater benefits at home.

durée : 00:05:52 - La Revue de presse internationale - par : Caroline Félix - Au cri de "Nos enfants meurent, finis les zombies !", des milliers de personnes ont manifesté à Monrovia, la capitale du Liberia, pour demander des mesures contre la consommation de drogues en augmentation dans le pays.

It was a significant moment when Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was declared president of Liberia in 2005 - Africa's first elected female head of state. Although she made significant progress in promoting peace and development - which earned her a Nobel Peace Prize - her accomplishments were overshadowed by allegations of corruption and nepotism. She discusses her journey, which includes both achievements and controversies; what she would have done differently; and the various economic challenges that African countries are facing today. If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, email businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Rahul Tandon Producer: Amber Mehmood(Picture: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf speaks after receiving the "Lifetime Achievement Award" during the Forbes 30/50 Summit International Women's Day Awards Gala 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Credit: Getty Images)

When connection feels impossible, is it still love? (Yes! Here's how.) Hi Neighbor, Today, I'm joined by my neighbor from West Africa by way of Nashville, Jackson TerKeurst. Jackson opens up about his journey from civil war in Liberia to Tennessee, and what it was like to be an adopted teenager with walls built for survival. He brings a powerful perspective on what love felt like on the receiving end of trauma… and what helped him slowly open the door to connection

Our God Still Speaks: Real-life Stories Of How God Answers Prayers – Book 1 by Virginia Stewart MetzlerHave you ever wondered if God still speaks today as He did in Old Testament times? Have you longed to see evidence of God's working in your life? Have you struggled because of unanswered prayers? Then you must read Our God Still Speaks. After God led the Old Testament Israelites across the Jordan River, Joshua stacked up stones as a memorial to Him. Every time the Israelites saw those stones, they were reminded of God's faithfulness to them. Similarly, Our God Still Speaks is Virginia Stewart Metzler's own “stack of stones.” It is her written memorial of God's repeated answers to prayer. Virginia and her former husband were missionaries in Liberia, West Africa until he was killed in a tragic plane crash. After she married Les Metzler, they became missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators in the Philippines. This book reveals compelling stories of God's working in their lives and it was written to honor God. Her prayer is that it will motivate, encourage and bless those who still seek Him.Virginia Stewart Metzler was born in Houston, Texas. After high school, Virginia married John Thomas (Tommy) Barnett, Jr., a pilot, and moved to Liberia, West Africa. There they served as missionaries with R. G. LeTourneau for two years. After Tommy's untimely death, Virginia moved back to the U.S. with her two small children, Vicki and Randy. Virginia met Les Metzler after moving to California from Texas. They have now been married 46 years. Virginia and Les served as support missionaries for 14 years with Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Summer Institute of Linguistics. They are the parents of two married children and an adopted daughter Hannah-Joy, a pre-med student. Besides being a wife, mother and grandmother, Virginia is an artist, writer, Bible teacher and discipler of women.https://www.readersmagnet.com/product/our-god-still-speaks-real-life-stories-of-how-god-answers-prayers-book-1/http://www.bluefunkbroacasting.com/root/twia/9723vmrm2.mp3   

In this conversation, writer and author of The Mother Code, Ruthie Ackerman, shares her personal journey from being childfree to becoming a mother, exploring the complexities of motherhood, societal expectations, and the emotional struggles that accompany the decision to have children. You'll hear Ruthie and Keltie discuss: How Ruthie decided to pursue motherhood in spite of her ambivalence, and being only 55% confident in her choice to have kids. How being from a long lineage of women who left their children, meant Ruthie was scared she would do the same.  Why a difference of opinion about kids meant the end of her marriage, and how Ruthie navigated dating while pursuing motherhood. Ruthie's experiences with egg freezing, IVF, and egg donation. How Ruthie's book, The Mother Code, seeks to dismantle traditional notions of motherhood, while highlighting the ambivalence many women feel about motherhood. Why those who become mothers need to identify and create their own version of motherhood, rather than the versions that have been given to them.  As mentioned in the show: Find Ruthie online at www.ruthieackerman.com You can find her book, The Mother Code, all places that books are sold: ruthieackerman.com/the-mother-code And on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruackerman/ About Ruthie: Ruthie began her writing career with a promise: to shine a light on the people, places, and ideas that are too often ignored. After a stint at the New York Times and a few years reporting on the economy for Forbes, she was awarded journalism fellowships to war-torn Liberia and Lebanon to showcase young people in both countries who were rebuilding their lives out of the ashes of destruction—and finding the resilience to push forward.  In the decade since, she has profiled game-changing entrepreneurs and social activists and written extensively about the professional and financial advancement of women. Ruthie wrote a piece for the New York Times Modern Love column about her own failed egg freezing. “Don't Put All Your (Frozen) Eggs in One Basket,” which became the launching point for her memoir, The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, And The Myths That Shape Us (May 2025, Penguin Random House), and shifted her focus from traditional reporting to personal stories.   She started Ignite Writers Collective in 2019 as a way to work with other writers at all stages of their careers, sharing her insights from years as an editor and writer. Her clients have gotten book deals, published essays, and found the bravery to share their stories with the world.  Ruthie's writing has been published in Vogue, Glamour, O Magazine, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Salon, Slate, Newsweek, and more. Most recently, she was the Deputy Editor at ForbesWomen. She has a Master's in Journalism from NYU and lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their daughter. Ruthie's forthcoming memoir, The Mother Code, will be released in 2025 by Random House.  __ Get details on an upcoming Kids or Childfree Workshop: kidsorchildfree.com/workshop Check out our free resources here, or at kidsorchildfree.com/free-resources And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review The Kids or Childfree Podcast if you love what you're hearing! You can leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify. Find us online at www.kidsorchildfree.com. Instagram: www.instagram.com/kidsorchildfree

Plus de 20 ans après la fin de la guerre civile qui a fait 250 000 morts, le Liberia va-t-il enfin juger ses plus grands criminels de guerre ? Le président Joseph Boakai semble décidé à franchir ce pas historique. Il y a un mois, il a présenté les excuses de l'État aux innombrables victimes et un tribunal spécial pourrait voir le jour en 2027. De 1990 à 2003, le reporter-photographe Patrick Robert est allé maintes fois sur place. Il y a été grièvement blessé par balle. Aujourd'hui, il témoigne devant les tribunaux et dans un livre intitulé Chaque heure compte, la dernière tue (paru aux éditions Erick Bonnier). Il est l'invité de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Dans votre livre, vous écrivez « Au Liberia, on tuait avec désinvolture et détachement ». En quoi cette guerre civile a-t-elle été différente des autres ? Patrick Robert : La première grosse différence, c'est que c'était une guerre totale commise avec la bonne conscience de gens qui font quelque chose avec la sensation qu'ils doivent le faire. La caractéristique d'une guerre civile, c'est que c'est une guerre d'amateurs. Ce sont des gens de la brousse qui, du jour au lendemain, se trouvent miliciens, combattants, une arme à la main. Et évidemment, les standards sont évidemment très éloignés des nôtres. Et c'était une guerre de villageois contre des citadins ? Pas que. C'était une guerre civile totale, d'ethnie contre ethnie, en fait. Vous racontez comment un milicien tue froidement un civil sous vos yeux, puis s'aperçoit que vous êtes là avec votre appareil photo et vous dit, tout sourire « Hey take my picture ! » (prends ma photo). Comment expliquez-vous une telle désinvolture ? Parce que ces gens simples avaient l'impression de faire leur travail afin d'accomplir leur mission. C'est tout le tragique de l'histoire. Moi, je ne pense pas qu'il y ait eu des crimes pour le plaisir de tuer… Oui, dans ces conditions-là, il y en a toujours. Mais je ne pense pas que l'ordre des politiciens était de le faire. Je pense que les chefs militaires, que ce soit Charles Taylor ou les autres, n'étaient pas plus émus que ça de la mort de leurs concitoyens. Mais je ne pense pas non plus qu'ils incitaient leurs miliciens à tuer aveuglément tout le monde. Je pense que c'est un pays où les gens étaient livrés à eux-mêmes avec une discipline inexistante. Il faut savoir aussi que Charles Taylor n'avait aucun moyen de communication avec ses troupes. Il avait un téléphone satellitaire que lui avait donné Félix Houphouët-Boigny, mais il n'avait pas de moyen de contacter ses soldats sur le front. Il n'y avait pas de téléphone cellulaire à l'époque et il n'avait pas de radio. Charles Taylor ne savait pas ce qui se passait sur le front. Il n'y allait pas lui-même. Il n'était pas un chef de guerre courageux. Ce n'était pas un bon chef de guerre. Son mouvement politique, le NPFL, a été bon tant qu'il avait Prince Johnson avec lui. Mais en fait, c'est Prince Johnson qui marquait les points sur le terrain. Comme Johnson a fait sécession et est parti dans son coin et a laissé tomber Taylor, Taylor n'a plus jamais avancé sérieusement sur le terrain et donc, parce que la situation a dégénéré, c'est devenu une guerre ethnique. Chaque ethnie avait son groupe armé avec son chef de guerre qui s'opposait aux autres. Alors, vous dites que chaque combattant faisait son travail, mais quand on abat une femme et ses enfants, ce n'est pas un travail comme un autre, non ? Non, je ne dis pas qu'il faisait son travail, je dis qu'il faisait ce qu'il pensait être son travail. Je pense que le milicien pensait que sa mission consistait à tuer des ennemis, quels qu'ils soient, hommes, femmes, enfants. Vous savez, dans une guerre ethnique, on est coupable de faire partie de l'ethnie adverse, quel que soit son âge ou son sexe. Les enfants, tant qu'ils peuvent porter une arme, ils sont en face de vous, donc ils sont des combattants. Les femmes, elles donnent naissance à des futurs combattants qui seront un jour en face de vos enfants. Et donc tout le monde est une cible légitime de ce point de vue de la guerre ethnique. C'est ça qui est effroyable. Comment se fait-il que, depuis 2003, il n'y ait jamais eu de procès de criminels de guerre au Liberia ? Je pense que les Libériens ont admis leur responsabilité collective. Ils ont admis que tout le monde avait perdu la tête. Et donc il n'y a pas un groupe ethnique qui a échappé au massacre commis par les leurs contre un autre groupe ethnique. Donc, il y a une sorte de nivellement par l'horreur, par le crime, qui fait que tout le monde s'est rendu coupable de choses répréhensibles devant la loi. Je pense qu'ils ont été tellement nombreux, dans tous les camps, à commettre des crimes que peut-être qu'ils n'ont pas très envie de remettre tout ça en cause et de se dire qu'il va falloir mettre les deux tiers du pays en prison. Mais je pense qu'aujourd'hui, les Libériens ont beaucoup évolué. Il y a un système démocratique qui s'est mis en place. Et en effet, je pense qu'ils ne doivent pas être très fiers de ce qu'ont fait leurs prédécesseurs pendant cette guerre civile. Et si en 2027, donc dans deux ans, un tribunal sur les crimes de la guerre civile s'ouvre à Monrovia, est-ce que vous serez prêt à venir témoigner ? Si on me le demande, oui, comme témoin de contexte pour expliquer mon expérience, c'est peut-être même un devoir puisque je l'ai vécue. Et quand vous avez témoigné au procès de Kunti Camara, c'était donc l'an dernier à Paris, est-ce que vous avez croisé son regard ? Il était très fuyant, il avait l'air totalement absent. Mais des criminels comme lui, il y en a des milliers au Liberia. La banalité de la mort ? Oui, la banalité de la mort. C'est une chose qui m'a beaucoup surpris au Liberia, comme en Sierra Leone d'ailleurs, parce qu'à cette époque-là, la mort était quelque chose de quotidien. On tuait les gens facilement sans que ça pose de problèmes éthiques, moraux. Cette banalité face à la mort, c'est peut-être un instinct de survie aussi, sinon personne ne s'en sortirait.

Mission Accomplished: Rob O'Neill on SEAL Team Six, Leadership, and Life After the Battlefield.  In this week's episode, Marcus and Melanie Luttrell meet with one of the most highly decorated combat veterans of our time—Robert J. O'Neill. With an incredible 400+ combat missions under his belt, Rob's experiences span across Liberia, The Balkans, The Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. As a Navy SEAL, Rob served in SEAL Team Two, SEAL Team Four, and spent eight years with the legendary SEAL Team Six. Rob's heroic career is underscored by 53 decorations, including two Silver Stars for gallantry, four Bronze Stars with Valor for heroism, and a host of other prestigious commendations. His resume of skills includes elite qualifications like Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster, Naval Special Warfare Scout/Sniper, and Master Naval Parachutist, among many others. In this episode, we dive deep into Rob's role in some of the most significant military operations in recent history: Operation Red Wings, which saw the rescue of the Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell The lead jumper in the daring rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates Operation Neptune's Spear, the mission that brought down Osama bin Laden Beyond the battlefield, Rob is the co-founder of the Special Operators Transition Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to helping special operations veterans transition to successful careers in corporate America. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, THE OPERATOR: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior. Throughout his post-military career, Rob has become a prominent public speaker, security consultant, and media contributor, sharing expert insights on military strategy and terrorism. Whether speaking to survivors of 9/11 or delivering keynote speeches to business leaders, Rob translates his elite training into actionable lessons on leadership, resilience, and success. Join us as we explore Rob O'Neill's incredible journey from the frontlines to the boardroom and hear his thoughts on leadership, transition, and how to thrive under pressure. Tune in to hear the untold stories and actionable advice from one of America's most decorated heroes! In This Episode You Will Hear: • I don't think I could beat Marcus at arm wrestling if I can't pick up a bowling ball. (1:58) • You do realize there's a thing called old man strength? (5:53) • [Rob O'Neil] I have a podcast as well, called “The Operator.” We're called The Operator because if you're doing anything, you're an operator. (6:18) • Having a big man to kick your ass and teach you wind a bobbin; you realize there is skill here. (9:59) • When people quit BUDS, it's not because “this is hard”. [It's because] I'm tired of the broken foot.; I'm tired of the shin splints; I'm tired of my dislocated shoulder; I'm tired. (21:20) • In BUDS, one of the biggest problems is eating too much. Like I want 5 cheeseburgers, but we have a 4-mile run afterwards. (26:35) • [Rob] and for everyone that doesn't know, can you explain what a SDV is? (39:20) [Marcus] Imagine a mini submarine and shrink it down. The difference is that a submarine is dry inside, and the SDV is completely full of water. (39:23) • Listen to Marcus discuss the details of being in an SDV for 8 hours. Talk about ultimate torture - If you have a deep freeze in your garage, fill that sucker full of water, crawl in there and sit down for 8 hours. (40:32) • The first time I got in there, I was terrified. (45:29) • [Marcus] There's stuff that happens to us out there. Sometimes safety gets in the way of it. (58:49) • [After falling down the mountain during Operation Red Wings] I could hear that stream running. I've got to get me water, but I kept thinking I can't drink out of it, because my buddies are in it. (81:07) • If you want to make God laugh, tell Him what your plan is. (92:04) • [Marcus] Bro, when you saw that son of a bitch's face [Osama Bin Laden], what was the first thing you saw? [Rob O'Neal] I saw his nose. He was skinny, wearing white – tall. (95:22 ) • My nickname was “Nisro” (Navy SEAL Rob O'Neal). When they asked “Who got him?” They go “Nisro,” and they said “Fuck! 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Jackson TerKeurst's new book, The Only Way Forward is Back: A Story of War, Adoption, and Finding Your Purpose in God's Plan, is an inspirational memoir taking the reader on a journey through war-torn Liberia to the United States, watching God do a mighty work during difficult and heart-breaking circumstances.Jackson is an entrepreneur and leader who continues to defy the odds as a first-generation immigrant from West Africa who owns and runs a small business. The adopted son of bestselling author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst, Jackson is passionate about drawing together people from diverse backgrounds to experience authentic community. He lives with his wife and their two children outside Nashville, Tennessee.Website: https://www.jacksonterkeurst.com/Music by Corey Quinn

Einigung im Zollstreit zwischen den USA und der EU, Reaktionen aus der Wirtschaft und der Politik auf den Zoll-Deal, Die Meinung: Einigung im Handelsstreit - Pro und Contra, Bundeskanzler Merz kündigt mehr humanitäre Hilfe aus Deutschland per Luftbrücke für den Gazastreifen an, Welternährungsbericht: Ein Beispiel aus Liberia zeigt die schlechte Versorgung mit Nahrungsmitteln, Drei Menschen sterben bei Zugunglück in Baden-Württemberg, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, Tierfilmer Michael Busch macht faszinierende Aufnahmen per Drohne von Meeresbewohnern, Das Wetter

Liberia Launches Africa's First Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank Backed by AfDBEthiopia Releases First T-Bill Calendar to Raise 117 Billion Birr in Q3 FY 2024/25Africa Tops China's Belt and Road Investment List with $39 Billion in H1 2025World Bank Flags Expensive Mobile Data as Major Barrier to Africa's Digital FutureAfDB's Akinwumi Adesina Says Liberia's Youth Bank Signals a New Economic Era

La Anexión del Partido de Nicoya al territorio nacional fue un largo proceso iniciado incluso antes de su formalización en 1824 y que culminó hasta 1838, cuando las municipalidades de Nicoya, Santa Cruz y Villa Guanacaste (actualmente Liberia) ratificaron su decisión de seguir vinculadas a Costa Rica. Geográficamente, esos tres territorios comprendían las tierras al oeste del río Tempisque hasta el océano Pacífico. Al norte se extendían desde el río Salto hasta el lago de Nicaragua. Como todo evento sociopolítico tenemos que comprenderlo en su contexto, con sus particularidades. Y claro, con el transcurrir del tiempo podemos poner en perspectiva aquella histórica decisión en lo atinente a la consolidación de nuestra identidad y soberanía. Para celebrar los 201 años de la Anexión conversamos con la historiadora Ana María Botey Sobrado.

In 2018, Paul Le Roux, a white Zimbabwean who held South African and Australian passports, was a notorious crime lord who illegally trafficked drugs, gold, and guns. He testified in a U.S. court about having murdered numerous people by professional assassins, including a Filipina real estate agent killed in 2012. Six years earlier from his testimony, Le Roux was arrested by the Drug Enforcement Administration in Liberia. He began to cooperate with the U.S. government as they rounded up and prosecuted his criminal organization members for reducing a possible life sentence.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.CONNECT WITH US▸ https://linktr.ee/phmurderstoriesHere are links to our social media accounts, case photos, episode notes, and sources!YOUTUBE▸ www.youtube.com/phmurderstories DISCORD SERVER▸ https://bit.ly/3n38Tuh IG CHANNEL▸ https://ig.me/j/AbaOmN2HytgKay0F/ SUPPORT OUR SHOW ON PATREON▸ www.patreon.com/phmurderstories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Rye interviews Rodney Taylor’s fiancée, Mildred Pierre. Rodney Taylor didn’t know he was undocumented until he was 17. Earlier this year, I.C.E surrounded his car and arrested him in front of his family. They told him that he’ll be deported back to Liberia without seeing a judge or receiving a hearing, even though he hasn’t been back to Liberia since he was two years old. At 46, he lives in Georgia where he works as a barber. Taylor is a father of seven children who he shares with his fiancée, Mildred. They were engaged shortly before his arrest. This is not the first time that Rodney Taylor has had his life wrongly turned upside down by the justice system. His previous pardoned conviction is how he ended up arrested by ICE this time around... KEEP FOLLOWING RODNEY’S STORY @gwinnett_one on Instagram and Threads, @gwinnetone on TikTok, or visit his website at https://pacthebarber.com/ Contact Rep. David Scott, Senator Warnock, and Senator Ossoff to ask for Rodney’s release. Scott: https://davidscott.house.gov/contact/ Warnock: https://www.warnock.senate.gov/contact/ Ossoff: https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/contact-us/ Rodney’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-rodney-home-support-his-legal-defense?attribution_id=sl:2e3213d1-ed19-43c5-819a-f369024e84f1&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp13_c-amp14_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link Are you in Georgia? Come to Rodney’s hearing on August 12th! Follow Rodney on Instagram and Threads for more information @gwinnett_one BACKGROUND INFO The History of Black Folks Migration Back to Liberia: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/essays/african-americans-and-making-liberia Rodney in the News: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/25/ice-immigration-detention https://www.11alive.com/article/news/special-reports/11alive-exclusives/georgia-barber-ice-arrest/85-127a6368-92d0-4950-98a1-238cd0a3eaff https://dallasexaminer.com/rodney-taylor-immigration-status/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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En RD Congo, la situation est tendue dans l'est du pays, où des affrontements ont été signalés ces derniers jours. Pourtant un accord de paix a été signé entre la RDC et le Rwanda à Washington fin juin. Des discussions de paix sont également en cours au Qatar, cette fois, entre les rebelles de l'AFC/M23 et les autorités congolaises.

Since Jan. 20, 84% of U.S. Agency for International Development grants and contracts have been terminated and 93% of agency staff have been fired. On July 1, the State Department absorbed the remaining staff and grants. On Lawfare Daily, Lawfare Associate Editor for Communications Anna Hickey spoke to New York Times opinion columnist Nicholas Kristof about the global impact of the Trump administration's dismantling of the USAID and foreign assistance cuts. They discussed what Kristof saw in his reporting trips to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and South Sudan, and how the cuts to foreign assistance put U.S. national security at risk. Please note that this episode contains content that some people may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Brigadier General Charles Young — a man born into slavery in Mays Lick, Kentucky, during the Civil War who went on to break barriers across the U.S. military and beyond. Despite facing relentless racism, repeated demotions, and exclusion due to his race, Young became a pioneer and trailblazer, achieving numerous historic firsts as a Black officer in the U.S. Army.You'll learn about Young's journey from his family's escape to freedom in Ripley, Ohio, through his tough years at West Point, his service with the Buffalo Soldiers, and his role as the first Black superintendent of a National Park (Sequoia & General Grant). We also learn about his friendships with figures like W.E.B. Du Bois, and his diplomatic posts in Haiti and Liberia.This episode touches on Young's incredible resilience, the legacy he left through public service, education, and advocacy, and his long-overdue posthumous promotion to Brigadier General in 2021. *The transcript for this show is auto generated using AI. Robots make mistakes too y'all!Connect with the show on social media-Facebook: Kentucky History & HauntsFacebook Group: Kentucky History & Haunts & MoreInstagram @kyhistoryhauntsEmails with comments, corrections, etc. can be sent to kyhistoryhaunts@gmail.comMail can be sent to Jessie Bartholomew9115 Leesgate Rd Suite ALouisville, KY 40222This episode is written, recorded, edited and marketed by Jessie. To buy her a coffee for her work on the show, Venmo @kyhistoryhauntshttps://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=219094BE-2C76-4E63-85B3-8D8B46EFFFB5https://brigadiergeneralcharlesyoungfoundation.org/timeline/

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (07/09/2025): 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump hosted leaders from Mauritania, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal at the White House—announcing that his administration has “closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.” USAID's responsibilities will now be carried out by the State Department. 3:15pm- While speaking with the press, President Trump reacted to Senator Jose Padilla's proposed bill which would prevent ICE agents from wearing masks and concealing their personal identity. There have been several recent attacks on ICE facilities—including one attack in McAllen, Texas involving a man with an assault rifle. 3:20pm- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Rich will be hosting Fox News contributor Gianno Caldwell for a Politics & Pints event on Thursday, July 31st at 7:30pm at the Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA. VIP tickets are on sale now at: 1210wpht.com. 3:30pm- According to a report from Fox News Digital, the Department of Justice is criminally investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for potential false statements to Congress related to the Trump-Russia probe. 3:45pm- Sen. Dave McCormick—United States Senator from Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview his Energy and Innovation Summit on July 15th. Plus, it has been almost one year since the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump in Butler, PA, when will we finally learn what happened? Sen. McCormick explains: “Honestly, I'm unsatisfied that we don't have answers. I don't understand it.” 4:05pm- The city of Philadelphia has reached an agreement with District Council 33—the union representing the city's trash collectors. 4:20pm- New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherril has endorsed socialist Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor—but was that a major mistake? 4:30pm- Lora Ries—Director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss several recent attacks on ICE facilities—including one attack in McAllen, Texas involving a man with an assault rifle. 4:50pm- Want to go bowling in the nude? There is (horrifyingly) an event in Pittsburgh on Saturday where you can! 5:05pm- The Department of Justice and FBI have announced that there is no evidence of a Jeffrey Epstein “client list” and that their inquiry will come to a close—though, the law enforcement departments did release an 11-hour video recording from outside Epstein's prison cell in hopes of dispelling claims that Epstein was secretly murdered. There is, however, one-minute from the tape missing—which Attorney General Pam Bondi attempted to explain away when questioned by the press on Tuesday. 5:15pm- Don't worry, Bill Pullman is still alive! Plus, Rich and Justin discuss their favorite Bill Paxton films. Did Matt really pick Titanic? 5:30pm- During a meeting at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he has officially nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. 5:40pm- A Kamala Harris interview was so bizarre that a social media personality decided not to use it, a Washington Post editorial complains about CVS locking up shampoo, Grok has a meltdown on X, and Gov. Ron DeSantis suggests Elon Musk should spend his energy and money fighting for a balanced budget Amendment instead of creating a third party. 6:05pm- While on the red carpet, actor Sean Gunn was asked if MAGA was mad because Superman is an immigrant. Rich sets the record straight: MAGA doesn't hate Superman despite this far-left journalist's claims. 6:30pm- While speaking with the press, President Trump reacted to Senator Jose Padilla's proposed bill which would prevent ICE agents from wearing masks and concealing their personal identity. There have been several recent attacks on ICE facilities—including one attack in McAllen, Texas involving a man with an assault rifle. 6:45pm- According to a re ...

Mark Thompson kicks off the show with ABC's Alex Stone, diving into the headline-grabbing robbery of Joe Burrow's home and the quarterback's surprising reaction as revealed in a new Netflix doc. Then, Mark unpacks President Trump's awkward moment during a meeting with Liberia's president, highlighting a major gaffe on the country's official language. KFI's Heather Brooker joins to talk about her exclusive Comic-Con coverage, the hottest cosplay trends, and her new podcast Entertain Me. The hour wraps with a box office breakdown—can Superman finally dethrone Jurassic Park?

Their system membership card needs to be constantly renewed. Your tax dollars went to condoms in Liberia. Hump pilots. Will us pushing out people like Cornyn and Tillis backfire on us? Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Monday, President Donald Trump hosted leaders from Mauritania, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal at the White House—announcing that his administration has “closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.” USAID's responsibilities will now be carried out by the State Department. 3:15pm- While speaking with the press, President Trump reacted to Senator Jose Padilla's proposed bill which would prevent ICE agents from wearing masks and concealing their personal identity. There have been several recent attacks on ICE facilities—including one attack in McAllen, Texas involving a man with an assault rifle. 3:20pm- BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Rich will be hosting Fox News contributor Gianno Caldwell for a Politics & Pints event on Thursday, July 31st at 7:30pm at the Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA. VIP tickets are on sale now at: 1210wpht.com. 3:30pm- According to a report from Fox News Digital, the Department of Justice is criminally investigating former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for potential false statements to Congress related to the Trump-Russia probe. 3:45pm- Sen. Dave McCormick—United States Senator from Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview his Energy and Innovation Summit on July 15th. Plus, it has been almost one year since the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump in Butler, PA, when will we finally learn what happened? Sen. McCormick explains: “Honestly, I'm unsatisfied that we don't have answers. I don't understand it.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Opening Monologue (07/09/2025): On Monday, President Donald Trump hosted leaders from Mauritania, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal at the White House—announcing that his administration has “closed the USAID group to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.” USAID's responsibilities will now be carried out by the State Department.

Ghanaian authorities have rescued more than 70 young men from a trafficking ring in Nigeria. The men thought they were heading for football contracts or overseas opportunities. Why has football become a gateway for trafficking?Leaders from five African countries - Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal - have been invited to a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. What will they discuss?And we hear how women in Morocco are keeping the art of rug-weaving alive, and how traditional rugs are a symbol of cultural identity.Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Yvette Twagiramariya, Alfonso Daniels and Sunita Nahar in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Journalists: Karnie Sharp and Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Karnie Sharp

Ghanaian authorities have rescued more than 70 young men from a trafficking ring in Nigeria. The men thought they were heading for football contracts or overseas opportunities. Why has football become a gateway for trafficking? Leaders from five African countries - Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal - have been invited to a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. What will they discuss? And we hear how women in Morocco are keeping the art of rug-weaving alive, and how traditional rugs are a symbol of cultural identity. Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Nyasha Michelle, Yvette Twagiramariya, Alfonso Daniels and Sunita Nahar in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Senior Journalists: Karnie Sharp and Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Karnie Sharp

If you've ever felt lost, this unforgettable conversation will help you come home to yourself. This episode will change how you think about your past, your purpose, and what's possible for your future. Because if you've been carrying pain, guilt, or questions you can't quite name, this is the conversation that helps you finally let go of all that. Today, Mel sits down with singer-songwriter Mon Rovîa, whose breathtaking journey from war-torn Liberia, where he narrowly escaped becoming a child soldier, to the global stage will stop you in your tracks. But this isn't just about his story—it's about what his story will awaken in you. Adopted and raised in the U.S., Mon spent years trying to outrun his trauma. What followed was guilt, despair and a deep feeling of not belonging anywhere. Until he realized he had a choice: He could stay stuck in suffering or turn his pain into power. His answer came through music, and what he's created is reaching millions around the world. In fact, he's one of Mel's favorite artists. But this isn't just about Mon's voice. It's about what his story inspires in you. In this episode, you'll learn: -How to stop running from your past, and start turning it into purpose -Why guilt keeps you stuck (and how to let it go) -What it really means to “belong” in your own life -That no matter what you've been through, you belong here This episode will stay with you. By the end, you'll feel seen. Grounded. Clearer about where you've been, and more certain about where you're headed. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, this one will help you go deeper: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Mate on Trauma & How to HealConnect with Mel:  Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel's personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer

From June 21, 2023: Carolyn Cole, a Pulitzer-Prize winning staff photographer for the Los Angeles Times, has covered wars and other conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel, Kosovo, Liberia, Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti, and the U.S.-Mexico border. Over the course of her 30 year career, she has been seriously injured on the job precisely once—when members of the Minnesota State Patrol pushed Cole over a retaining wall and pepper sprayed her so badly that her eyes were swollen shut. Cole was in Minneapolis in the summer of 2020 to cover the protests after the murder of George Floyd. She was wearing a flak jacket marked TV, a helmet, and carried press credentials at the time of her attack. Cole's story is not unique among the press corps. According to a new report out this week from the Knight First Amendment Institute called “Covering Democracy: Protests, the Police, and the Press,” in 2020, at least 129 journalists were arrested while covering social justice protests and more than 400 suffered physical attacks, 80 percent of them at the hands of law enforcement. As Joel Simon, author of the report and former Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, writes, “The presence of the media is essential to dissent; it is the oxygen that gives protests life. Media coverage is one of the primary mechanisms by which protesters' grievances and demands reach the broader public.”Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien sat down with Joel, as well as Katy Glenn Bass, the Research Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute, to discuss the report, the long legacy of law enforcement attacks on journalists covering protests in America, who counts as “the press” in the eyes of the court, and what can be done to better ensure press freedom.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.