October 02, 2023
Liberia: Peacebuilding Office in Liberia Concludes Weeklong Elections Integrity Dialogue
The Liberia Peacebuilding Office in Liberia concluded a weeklong conference on electoral integrity last Friday. The forum brought together local and international partners, the… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Liberia: As Instability Sweeps, West African Leaders Plead With Party Chiefs to Stop Inflammatory Comments
A series of violent incidents by political partisans, and inflammatory comments from party leaders, has Liberians on edge in the runup to next month's presidential and legislative… 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 21, 2023
Liberia: First-Time Voters Overwhelmingly Back a War Crimes Court Survey Finds
As Liberia commemorates 20 years since the end of the civil conflict that left devastated the country and left 250,000 people dead, a survey of first-time voters conducted in two… Read more »
Liberia: The Comprehensive Peace Agreement At 20
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) turned twenty years of age on August 18, 2023. Several programs were held in Monrovia to commemorate the 20th Birth Anniversary of the CPA.… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Liberia: Former Rebel Commander Roland Duo Campaigns On War Kills
In the face of a troubling lack of political resolve to bring to justice those responsible for the grievous atrocities of the civil war, the Liberian Legislature persists in being… 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 »
Liberia: Women Pave the Way for Peace Ahead of 2023 Election
Liberian women have successfully concluded a peace summit for 2023 organized by the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa, in collaboration with the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential… 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 27, 2023
Liberia: At 176th Independence, Chief Zanzan Karwor Advocates Embracing Tradition for Peace and Order in the Country
Zanzan Karwor, chairman of the National Council of Chiefs and Elders of the Republic of Liberia, has accused the settlers of not upholding the moral standard and values of the… Read more »
Liberia: Presidential Candidates Cummings and Gongloe Commit to War Crimes
Two of Liberia's leading candidates for president have committed to establishing a war and economic crimes court to try alleged leading perpetrators of Liberia's civil wars if… 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 »
July 24, 2023
Liberia: 'A National Pride Promoting Peace and Reconciliation' - Pres. Weah Lauds Golden Image Award
The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E George M. Weah, has lauded Amb. Juli Endee and organizers of the Golden Image Awards (GIA) as a national pride that promotes peace,… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Liberia: World Bank Latest Economic Update Shows Economic Expansion for Liberia in 2022 Despite Ukraine Crisis
The World Bank has released its Fourth Edition of the annual Liberia Economic Update, titled "Getting Rice Right for Productivity and Poverty Alleviation," emphasizing the crucial… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Liberia: Rebirth Liberia Movement Withdraws Presidential Candidacy to Promote Peace and Unity
Apostle J. Aaron Wright, Sr., the leader of the Rebirth Liberia Movement, announced the withdrawal of his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections. Speaking to his fellow… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Liberia: Amb. Sammy David Expected to Depart Liberia for the Philippines to Attend the International Association of World Peace Advocates
The International Association of World Peace Advocates IAWPA will on Wednesday, June 17, 2023 inducts, Dr. Hagan as its EMINENT PEACE AMBASSADOR in the Philippines, Asia and the… Read more »
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 »
June 02, 2023
Liberia: First Conviction in Switzerland for War Crimes Against Humanity
Seven plaintiffs write a page of Swiss and Liberian history as Alieu Kosiah is convicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Read more »
Liberia: Swiss Appeals Court Upholds First Conviction of Perpetrator in Liberian Civil Wars
In a landmark verdict delivered by the Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court, former warlord Alieu Kosiah has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for crimes… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Liberia: Land ADR Makes Supports Local Community Peace and Social Cohesion in Bomi County
In 2020, family members from three separate quarters in the Kundy community in Senjeh District, Bomi County were involved in an emotional conflict triggered by long-term property… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Liberia: Adama Dempster Discusses War Crimes Issues With U.S. Ambassador On War Crimes in the Us
The US Ambassador on Global Criminal Justice recently met with Adama Dempster of the CSO Platform in collaboration with Human Rights Watch and the Center for Justice and… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Liberia: Finnish Appeal Court Wraps Up War Crimes Trial in Liberia for Ex-RUF Commander, Gibril Massaquoi - Verdict Expected September
Finland's Turku Court of Appeal has concluded the second phase of hearings in Liberia of witnesses for Gibril Massaquoi, the Sierra Leonean man accused of war crimes in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Minister Expresses Optimism for Lasting Peace in Liberia - Visits Remote Community in Lofa County
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Honorable Varney A. Sirleaf has expressed optimism that Liberians will never revert to armed conflict as a means of expressing dissatisfaction and… Read more »