October 23
Liberia: Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana Unveils Feasibility Study Reports, Highlights Benefits of President Boakai's Foreign Trips
FrontPageAfrica
Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana announced the completion of two feasibility study reports at a press briefing held at the Executive Mansion. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, DRC Strike Partnership Aimed At Securing UNSC Seats
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, and Madam Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held a… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Dillon Wants Labor Minister Summoned Over Work Permit Violations
Liberian Investigator
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon is seeking the endorsement of the Liberian Senate to summon the Minister of Labor, Cllr. Cooper Krauh, to address concerns over the… Read more »
Liberia: Minister Ngafuan Calls for More African Employment At World Bank
Liberian Investigator
On the sidelines of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank/International Monetary Fund, Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has… Read more »
Liberia: UP Official Labels Public Works Minister As 'Corrupt and Incompetent'
Liberian Investigator
A prominent member of the governing Unity Party (UP), Richlue Burphy, has sharply criticized Public Works Minister Roland Lafayette Giddings, calling him corrupt and incompetent in… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Commits to Joint Fight Against Trafficking in Person
New Dawn
The sub-regional body ECOWAS has announced its commitment to strengthen the fight against trafficking in person in the region. Read more »
Liberia: Caught in a Dilemma - Where Will the Deputy Speaker Go?
Liberian Investigator
Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah, who came under fire from within his own political party over allegations of conspiring to unseat Speaker Fonati Koffa, now faces an ultimatum from… Read more »
October 22
Liberia: Speaker Koffa - 'Resignation Is Not an Option'
Liberian Observer
House's Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has vowed not to bow to old tactics or maneuver of the removals of former Speakers, by not resigning or recusing himself; but stressed that he… Read more »
Liberia: Temporary Employment Workers Reject Govt's Arrears Offer
Liberian Investigator
Workers under the Temporary Employment for Community Youth (TECY) project have vowed to reject the Liberian government's proposal to pay just one month of their reported 13 months'… Read more »
Liberia: Alleged Shady Deals Haunt Koffa
Liberian Observer
-- As Deputy Speaker, Koffa allegedly manipulated the 2023 National Budget to accrue unto himself US$2.9M outside his actual appropriation Read more »
Liberia: Liberia News - to Go or Not to Go?
New Republic
All eyes are set on Capitol Hill today, Tuesday, mainly the House of Representatives where the fate of House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, is likely to be decided whether to… Read more »
Liberia: LWSC Wants LACC Investigate U.S.$750,000 Bribery Allegation
New Republic
Request for Swift Investigation into Alleged Involvement of LWSC in Funding of Attempted Removal of the Speaker of the 55th Legislature of Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Loses Control of House Amid Quorum Failure
Liberian Observer
Speaker J. Fonati Koffa's grip on the House of Representatives slipped further on Tuesday when he failed to secure a quorum for the day's legislative session. Read more »
Liberia: House of Representatives' 'Majority Block' Press Statement On Decision to Remove Speaker Koffa [document]
Liberian Observer
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press: Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's 'Set It and Forget It' Mentality Towards Lawmakers Must Stop [editorial]
Liberian Observer
The current political crisis engulfing the Liberian Legislature has revealed a deep, systemic issue that transcends individual disputes or political factions: the failure of… Read more »
Liberia: Three Central Bank Officials Charged in $961k Theft and Fraud Case
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia National Police charged three officials of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on October 19, 2024, for allegedly stealing government funds and committing multiple… Read more »
Liberia: 'Be Men Enough and Conduct Audit'
Liberian Observer
-- Sen Moye tells members of the House of Reps, denies Involvement in Speaker Koffa Removal Drama Read more »
Liberia: Mandate Complete - Pul Interim Committee Submits Report
Liberian Observer
The erstwhile Interim Committee of the Press Union of Liberia says it has ended its mandate after submitting a comprehensive report detailing the successful execution of the… Read more »
Liberia: Mo Ali Distances Himself From Capitol Hill Impasse
Liberian Observer
-- Says he's not a financier of Speaker Koffa's Removal efforts Read more »
Liberia: Cica Motors-Liberia Rebrands to Cfao Mobility-Liberia
Liberian Observer
Local automotive solutions provider CICA Motors Liberia is now CFAO Mobility Liberia Inc. Read more »
Liberia: Youth Dev. Agency Hosts All-Girls Empowerment Summit
Liberian Observer
-- Aims to tackle gender inequality Read more »
Liberia: Embracing the 'Magical Force' of Traditional Medicine
Liberian Observer
-- Chinese Doctor encourages Liberians to preserve and benefit from the Liberia's indigenous medicinal practices and local herbs Read more »
Liberia: 'Negotiation Over Confrontation'
Liberian Observer
-- Speaker Koffa calls for dialogue to resolve Capitol Hill impasse, but will his opponents give in? Read more »
Liberia: Experts Discuss Liberia's Path to Accountability, Development
Liberian Observer
- The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) concluded its 2024 National Convention in Philadelphia yesterday after four days of discussions focusing on… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Youth Unite in Landmark Dialogue On Peace, Security
Liberian Observer
Representatives from various youth organizations in Liberia have concluded a pivotal two-day National Youth Dialogue aimed at developing a comprehensive National Action Plan on… Read more »
