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April 19
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
February 15
Liberia: Resigned Defense Minister's Briefing Notes to Pres. Boakai Suggest Most Afl Soldier Wives' Issues Beyond His Control
Over the weekend, Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson, III, (Rtd.) who had been confirmed as Minister of Defense was forced to resign just three days after his confirmation. His… Read more »
February 14
Liberia: Senate Pro-Tempore Constitutes Nine-Man Committee to Probe Afl Wives Complaints
The President Pro-Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Honorable Nyomblee Karnga-Lawrence, has constituted a special ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances that led to the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Women Forum Calls for Calm in Wake of Army Wives' Continued Protest
The Liberia Women Forum (LWF), a nongovernmental women advocacy group has called for calm among women believed to be wives and spouses of service men of the Armed Forces of Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: What Boakai Promised Army Wives That Brought Protest to Halt
In response to the mounting tensions spurred by protests from the Military Wives Association of the Armed Forces of Liberia, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai took decisive action,… Read more »
February 12
Liberia: House Holds Emergency Leadership Meeting Amid Army Wives' Persistent Protests
In response to the ongoing and persistent protests by the wives of Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) personnel, the House of Representatives has convened an emergency leadership. Read more »
Liberia: Defense Minister Steps Down Amid Rising Army Tension, Protests
President Joseph Boakai's decision to alter the setup of the Armed Forces of Liberia and the Ministry of National Defense has reportedly been dealt a setback with the resignation… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai to Address Nation After Accepting Resignation of Defense Minister
President Joseph Boakai has accepted with immediate effect the resignation of the recently confirmed Minister of National Defense, Prince C. Johnson. Read more »
Liberia: Army Wives Stage Nation-wide Protests Against New Defence Minister
The protest against the confirmation of General Prince C. Johnson as Minister of Defense has spread to Gbarnga, Bong County. Read more »
February 11
Liberia: Boakai Calls for Lowkey Armed Forces Day As Wives, Widows Continue Protests
President Joseph Boakai, on the eve of Liberia's Armed Forces Day celebration, has issued a directive for a scaled-back observance. The President's call for reduced activities… Read more »
February 05
Liberia: Newly Nominated Army Chief Debunks Facebook Posts
Col. Davidson T. Forleh, President Joseph Boakai's nominee as the next Chief of Staff of the Liberian Army has taken aback to what he describes as a hack job by unknown forces… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Liberia: Military Meddling in Civil Affairs - Condemning the Arrest of Deputy NSA Director Sam Siryon
THE CHIEF OF STAFF of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Major General Prince C. Johnson III, has crossed a critical line by involving the military in civil matters. The recent arrest of… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: The Resurgence of Stratocracy in Africa - the Soldiers Must Be Motivated By Their Commanders-in-Chief
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August 25, 2023
West Africa: Why the U.S. and the Free World Must Back ECOWAS to Reverse the Military Coup in Niger
Recent political developments in the West African sub-region, punctuated by a series of military coups, indicate that democratic rule is under serious attack, while military rule… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Sierra Leone: Army Officers Spotted At Temple of Justice Following Arrest of Alleged Coup Planner in Monrovia
The Liberia National Police is remaining tight-lipped on the matter, but FrontPageAfrica has obtained communications from Interpol addressed to Montserrado County, seeking… Read more »
August 03, 2023
West Africa: Coup Scare in Sierra Leone Puts Liberia On the Edge Ahead of October Elections Amid Rampancy of Military Overthrow in the Region
The surge of forceful extra-legal power seizures has raised concerns about political instability in West Africa, with Niger being the latest country affected in the sub-Saharan… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Africa: AFL Chief of Staff Cautions African Leaders Against Dangers of Establishing Paramilitary Groups for Self-Protection
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), Major General Prince C. Johnson III, has cautioned African leaders against the dangers of establishing paramilitary groups… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Liberia: Armed Forces Operation Against Pirates Attack On a Chinese Fishing Vessel Shenghai
The Ministry of National Defense says security within the sub-region of West Africa has been challenged over the years with a rise in terrorism, insurrection, human and drug… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Liberia: Defense Minister Extols President Weah for Provision of New Military Housing Units
The Minister of National Defense, Honorable Major/General Daniel D. Ziankahn, Jr., (Rtd) extolled President George M. Weah for constructing, renovating and dedicating a horde of… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Liberia: In Memory of Brig. Gen Daniel K. Moore
Brigadier General Daniel K. Moore joined the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) in 1978 as a recruit. He rose thru the ranks for over 36 years of dedicated professional services to the… Read more »
April 18, 2023
South Sudan: Armed Forces of Liberia Set to Send Troops On Peacekeeping Missions in Mali, Sudan and South Sudan
The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has completed pre-deployment training for soldiers expected to be deployed on Peacekeeping Missions in Mali, Sudan, and South Sudan. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Liberia: Another Ex-Soldier Alleges Former RUF Commander, Gibril Massaquoi Killed Civilians in Monrovia for 'Looting'
A witness, claiming to be a former Liberian army soldier, has accused the Sierra Leonean man facing charges for alleged gross human rights violations in Liberia of ordering… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Africa: Liberia Possibly to Host U.S. Africa Command Center Amid Growing Chinese Influence in the Region
The United States of America is troubled by the inroads that China and Russia are making in Africa and is even more concerned about the possibility of China establishing a military… Read more »
January 14, 2023
Liberia: Former Child Soldier Asks UN to Hear Asylum Claim During Kosiah War Crimes Trial
In a dramatic replay of his controversial appearance in convicted Liberia war criminal Alieu Kosiah's 2021 trial, a former child soldier called on to testify on behalf of Kosiah,… Read more »
December 23, 2022
Liberia: Pres. Weah Urges New AFL First Batch of 176 to Be 'Soldiers of the People'
President George Weah has told graduates of the Class 09th Recruits, the first batch of new soldiers to emerge from the recruitment drive that the Armed Forces of Liberia is, and… Read more »
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