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Liberia:
All Set for Run-Off Despite Boycott Threat
Informer, 2 November 2011
The Acting Chairman of the National Election Commission (NEC) Cllr. Elizabeth B. Nelson yesterday made her first official statement, informing the Liberian people that all is now… Read more »
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Liberia:
CDC Plotting to Unseat Its Chairperson?
New Democrat, 2 November 2011
Many partisans of the Congress for Democratic Change are up in arms with intent to seek the expulsion of CDC chair, Sen. Geraldine Doe-Sheriff, for saying that "Liberia is bigger… Read more »
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Liberia:
IFES - Liberia's Run-Off Election Is Irreversible
Heritage, 2 November 2011
The International Foundation for Electoral System (IFES), a partner of the National Elections Commission (NEC) on the 2011 electoral process, through its Senior Program Officer,… Read more »
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Liberia:
NEC Ready for Runoff -Despite Boycott Threats
New Dawn, 2 November 2011
The National Election Commission or NEC has announced its readiness for next week's November 8 run-off, days after its former chair resigned over a controversial letter. Read more »
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Liberia:
Mixed Reactions Over CDC's Demands to Go Into Run-Off Election
Heritage, 2 November 2011
As the November 8, 2011 presidential run-off election draws nearer, some Liberians have expressed mixed reactions over the demands by the opposition Congress for Democratic Change… Read more »
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Liberia:
CDC Boycott Threat - Who Cares and Who's Afraid?
New Dawn, 2 November 2011
"O, we go again; same old thing we' been doing". This is the opening line of a military matching song we learned in elementary school during the days when AFL or militia soldiers… Read more »
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Liberia:
Another Major Endorsement for Sirleaf
Analyst, 2 November 2011
With key opposition figures lining up behind the incumbency in the November 8 presidential runoff on policy grounds, observers say Liberia’s politics beyond the 2011… Read more »
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Liberia:
Prepare for Election
New Democrat, 1 November 2011
President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has instructed the National Elections Commission (NEC) to prepare for next Tuesday's runoff presidential election so that all Liberians can exercise… Read more »
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Liberia:
Tubman Says Participation in Run-Off Poll Not Sure
RNW Africa, 1 November 2011
Liberia's Winston Tubman, who is threatening to boycott a run-off presidential poll next week, said Monday his participation is not yet assured, despite his demand being met that… Read more »
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Liberia:
CDC to Change Gear
Heritage, 1 November 2011
The Standard Bearer of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Winston A. Tubman, has said the party may finally conclude negotiations with local and… Read more »
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Liberia:
UP Has Edge Over CDC, Says LP, As Party Endorses Ellen
Heritage, 1 November 2011
The opposition Liberty Party (LP) through its political leader, Cllr. Charles Walker Brumskine, says the ruling Unity Party (UP) "has an edge over the opposition Congress for… Read more »
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Liberia:
Welcoming Fromayan's Resignation
Heritage, 31 October 2011
On Sunday, October 30, 2011, the Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Mr. James M. Fromayan, resigned his position as head of the NEC. In his letter of resignation,… Read more »
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Liberia:
Sirleaf Names New Chair for Election Commission
Govt of Liberia, 30 October 2011
The following statement was issued on Sunday, October 30, by the Press Secretary to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Mr. Cyrus Badio: Read more »