Author: Kerkula Blama

The Taliban has vowed not to ‘hold any grudges’ or ‘revenge anybody’ as it pledged not to ‘repeat any conflicts’ again following their takeover of Afghanistan. It comes after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan two weeks before the US was set to complete the withdrawal of its troops after a two-decade war. The terror group stormed across the country, capturing all major cities as Afghan security forces and their allies as well as President Ashraf Ghani ran for their lives. Earlier, the Taliban declared an ‘amnesty’ across Afghanistan and urged women to join their government Tuesday August 17. A…

Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence of Grand Bassa County and political leader of the opposition Liberty Party (LP) wasted no time in responding to a jab thrown at her by Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe (Bomi County) who joked her about the prevailing situation between her and the party’s Chairman, Mr. Musa Bility. While making a case on a discussion surrounding a Senate Health Committee report, Senator Snowe jokingly said to her “Bility coming ohh” and she responded by saying, “I am Bility’s last bus stop” – a statement that caused laughter on the Senate floor. The chairman and political leader of the…

Liberian America based rapper and frontline artist of War Record, Dollaz Deniro has once again proven his love for Liberian entertainment as he teamed up with two local based artist; Dj Bean and Rapper Wor, to unleash another massive banger tagged \”U Wan Tell Me\”. The song which was released on August 10, has accumulated lots of views and streams on all digital platforms and making headways at major joints, clubs, and entertainment center both abroad and in Liberia. This complete masterpiece is something you won’t regret downloading for your listening pleasure. Click any of the link below and stream…

Top Liberian football journalist T Kla Wesley has disclosed that a close source has confirmed that at least three English clubs including Fulham FC Official are closely monitoring Oscar Dorley at SK Slavia Praha. “There’s been no official communication or bid to Slavia. The clubs are monitoring at the moment and might make a move next summer if he impresses them. Few English clubs including Leeds United have been monitoring the 23-year-old since Man City scouted him at Slovan Liberec. City reportedly made a €1m bid which was reportedly turned down by Slovan before Slavia made a €1.5m offer which…

Afghanistan\’s former President Ashraf Ghani is reportedly in exile in Oman after fleeing the country following the Taliban\’s takeover. Russian sources disclosed that he is in exile in Oman after early reports suggested he had fled to Tajikistan after escaping Kabul and effectively ceding power to the Taliban on Sunday August 15. The Russian Embassy in Kabul said on Monday that Ghani had fled the country with four cars and a helicopter full of cash, and had to leave some money behind as it would not all fit in. However, the former Afghan President\’s whereabouts has not been officially revealed, but Russian…

The Taliban has declared the \’Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan\’ after capturing the Air force, Army bases and the presidential palace of the country on Sunday, August 15. This comes as US, UK and Western nations hastily evacuate their citizens and diplomatic staff out of the country. This comes after Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani departed the country on Sunday as the Taliban advanced further into the capital Kabul. Taliban fighters entered Kabul and demanded the unconditional surrender of the central government. Footage on social media showed the militants celebrating as they took over the Bagram airbase, the heavily fortified military base…

US President, Joe Biden has blamed his predecessor Donald Trump for the sudden collapse of the Afghanistan government to Taliban militants. The Taliban has taken control of the government of the country after overpowering Afghan security forces in different parts of the country, with some surrendering without even putting up a fight. With Kabul now in sights of being conquered by the Taliban, Biden, who is facing an inflation crisis, border immigration crises, covid-19 delta wave crisis and an infrastructure spending bill delay in the house floor, has now blamed Trump for the collapse of Afghanistan, saying Trump\’s agreement with…

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the western part of Haiti on Saturday, August 14, leaving nearly 230 people dead, hundreds more injured or missing, and causing enormous damage. The earthquake which struck the country’s southwest at 8.29am local time, was felt across the Caribbean and rekindled painful memories of the devastating 2010 quake that killed more than 200,000 people. The prime minister, Ariel Henry, has declared a month-long state of emergency. The death toll jumped from 29 to 227, according to Haiti\’s Office of Civil Protection. Jerry Chandler, the agency\’s director, said teams will be sent to the area for…

A British student who claimed he was stuck in Kabul after going on holiday to Afghanistan \’because it was dangerous\’ has been \’evacuated\’. Miles Routledge, 21, said he had been abandoned by the British Embassy in the Afghan capital and was hiding in a United Nations safe house following several failed attempts to escape the city. Mr. Routlege, rom Birmingham had visited the country thinking it\’ll be safe to visit because the country would not fall to the Taliban for several months. But on Sunday, August 15, Taliban troops rolled into the capital, seizing power as president Ashraf Ghani ran…

The Taliban on Tuesday, August 17, declared an \”amnesty\” across Afghanistan and urged women to join its government. The announcement was made by Enamullah Samangani, a member of the Taliban’s cultural commission. It represents the first comments on governance from a federal level across the country after the Taliban took over. This is seen as an attempt to calm nerves across the capital that only the day before saw chaos at its airport as people tried to flee their rule. Since the Taliban overthrew the government, many residents have stayed home and remain fearful after the insurgents\’ takeover saw prisons emptied and armories…