Liberia: Army War College of Nigeria Conducts Strategic Study Visit to Liberia

The Army War College of Nigeria (AWCN) has embarked on a strategic study visit to the Republic of Liberia under the theme "Protection of Solid Mineral Sector for Enhanced National… Read more »

Liberia: Untimely Death Armed Forces of Liberia's Sergeant and Former UN Peace Keeper Raises More Questions Amid Suicide Claim

The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) is grappling with the tragic death of Sergeant Bobby Manndeh, who allegedly committed suicide last week while on guard duty at the Binyah Kesselly… Read more »

Liberia: Excitement and Hope As First Batch of Liberian Refugees Arrive Home From Ghana

The first batch of approximately 750 Liberian refugees from the Buduburam Refugees Camp in Ghana Friday arrived in the country via the Loguatuo border. Read more »

Liberia: A Caution to President Boakai - Beware of Pitfalls That Could Undermine Trc Recommendations

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, President Joseph Boakai signed Executive Order 131 (EO 131), acknowledging the joint resolution of the Liberian Legislature (JR 001/2024) supporting the… Read more »

Liberia: Demolishing of Buduburam Refugee Camp Leaves Liberians Homeless, Rights Group Asserts

The National Society for Human Rights is urging the Liberian government to take concrete steps to address the current situation facing Liberians living in the Buduburam Refugee… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »