Africa: UCT Ranks the Best in Africa

[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been placed in the top 201-300 band of universities, according to the recently published ShanghaiRanking's 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). This is the best ranking for a university in South Africa and on the continent. Source

Liberia: Another International Disgrace

[New Dawn] UP demands dismissals of designated officials Source

Liberia: Mcgill Writes Weah

[New Dawn] Wants evidence of theft Source

Liberia: Government Considers CSOs As Important Partners for Development, ACTG. Min. Lawson

[New Dawn] Acting Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Patience Kollie-Lawson has said the government of Liberia considers civil society organizations as important partners for development, especially through the dissemination of information across the country. Source

Liberia: Thousands March for "Economic Justice" Today

[New Dawn] Thousands of Liberians are due to gather before the American Embassy in Monrovia today, Monday 22 August 202, where position statements supporting the United States Government's action in the fight against corruption in Liberia will be presented. Source

Liberia: Church Must Pray for Good Leaders, Cummings

[New Dawn] The Church plays a pivotal role not only in the spiritual transformation of a nation but also in helping to provide moral guidance in choosing good leaders, the Political Leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Mr. Alexander Cummings has said. Source

Liberia: No Disrespect for Representative Solomon George

[New Dawn] Our friend Representative Solomon George of Montserrado County Districvt#7 is unhappy about a nickname ascribed to him in our last editorial for which he called this paper and expressed so. Sorry; we did not in any manner or shape intend to disrespect the Montserrado lawmaker. Source

Cote d'Ivoire: Former First Lady Simone Gbagbo Launches Political Party

[allAfrica] The Movement of Capable Generation (MGC), a coalition of supporters of Simone Gbagbo, has been transformed into a political party. The former first lady Simone Gbagbo was elected president, with 100% of the votes. The MGC, a social-democratic party will aim to participate in the next elections. Source

Liberia: British Man Wins Liberia's 2022 Marathon

[New Dawn] Englishman Mikey Bryant has won the men's episode of the 2022 Liberia Marathon race. Source

Liberia: Fact-Checking President Weah's Claim

[New Dawn] -That his administration has constructed more health infrastructures than any other government Source

Gambia: GRA Collects D7.4 Billion Revenue in 7 Months

[The Point] Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has disclosed that despite numerous challenges, GRA has collected D7.4 billion revenue within seven months. Source

Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Appointments in the Foreign Services, Corruption and WASSCE Results

[The Point] Mr. President, the appointment of Gambians in the foreign services should be based on competency, academic qualifications among others. Source