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 »
April 10
Liberia: Former Warlord Senator Prince Johnson Commits to the Establishment of War Crimes Court in Liberia, but Why?
Former notorious warlord turned Senator Prince Y. Johnson has reluctantly affixed his signature to a resolution passed by majority members of the Liberian Senate, committing to the… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Urges LNBA to Lead the Fight for the War and Economic Crimes Court
The former President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) and standard bearer of the Liberian People's Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, has admonished members of the… Read more »
April 09
Liberia: Senate Poised to Endorse Establishment of War Crimes Court
The hopes of several warlords who continue to live with impunity are expected to be dashed by what may be seen as a robust decision that has dangled along the way for several… Read more »
April 05
Liberia: Coalition for Justice in Liberia Commends President Joseph Boakai for Establishing War and Economic Crimes Court
The Coalition for Justice in Liberia (CJL) has commended Liberian President Joseph Boakai's decision to establish a war and economic crimes court in Liberia. President's Boakai's… Read more »
March 28
Liberia: South Sudanese Delegation Pays Experience Sharing Visit to Liberia
A 16-member South Sudanese delegation, predominantly comprising women, is currently in Liberia for a week-long learning visit to gain insights into the country's successful… Read more »
March 26
Liberia: French Court of Appeal Throws Out Rebel Commander Claim He Was Underage When Crimes Took Place
The judge in former Liberian warlord, Kunti Kamara's appeal of his 2022 conviction for war crimes, dealt a blow to Kamara's case on Monday by striking out his two challenges to the… Read more »
March 12
Liberia: Victims Tell French Appeal Trial of Cannibalism, Rape and Torture By Ulimo
The first Liberian victims, who are part of the case against convicted war criminal Kunti Kamara, testified today in Kamara's appeal of his 2022 conviction. Last week the witnesses… Read more »
March 11
Liberia: Human Rights Commission Chair Alleges George Boley's Role in Mother's Death
The Chairperson of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) is accusing Dr. George Boley, the former leader of the Liberia Peace Council (LPC) rebel group, of… Read more »
March 07
Liberia: In New Line of Defense, Lawyers Tell French Court Convicted Ulimo War Criminal Was Too Young to Be Held Responsible for Crimes.
On day two of Kunti Kamara's appeal against his 2022 conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, Kamara's lawyers introduced a new line of defense that could upturn… Read more »
Liberia: Former Warlords Express Opposition to War Crimes Court
Former Liberian warlord turned Senator, Thomas Yaya Nimely, has sounded a caveat to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to suspend his quest to ensure the establishment of a war and… Read more »
March 04
Liberia: Jitters About War Crimes Court As U.S. Criminal Justice Ambassador Arrives
Ambassador Beth Van Schaack is making her second trip to Liberia in five months. If her last trip is any gauging point to what will unfold this week when she meets with key… Read more »
February 28
Liberia: Boakai in Talks to Establish War Crimes Court - Report
Information gathered by FrontPageAfrica indicates that Ghana is slated to be the venue for the hosting of Liberia's long-awaited War and Economic Crimes Court. Perpetrators from… 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 »
January 11
Gambia: Former Gambian Interior Minister Takes the Stand After Swiss Court Denies Request to Dismiss Charges
Ousman Sonko, Gambia's former interior minister, who turned 55 on Tuesday, took the stand for the first time at the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland. He provided… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Liberia: Tragedy Strikes Liberia-Flagged Vessel KMAX RULER r Targeted in Missile Attack Near Ukrainian Seaport
The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has been notified by the owners of the Liberia-flagged vessel, KMAX RULER, that it fell victim to a targeted attack by an anti-radar missile… Read more »