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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Liberia: Liberia Council of Churches Challenges Government to Address Growing Wave of Insecurity

The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has termed as "worrisome and troubling" the broad day armed robbery attack which led to the death of a young businessman on the Bushrod… Read more »

Liberia: In Memory of Brig. Gen Daniel K. Moore

Brigadier General Daniel K. Moore joined the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) in 1978 as a recruit. He rose thru the ranks for over 36 years of dedicated professional services to the… Read more »

Liberia: Young Ambassadors for Peace-Liberia Gets New Corps of Officers

The Young Ambassador for Peace in Liberia, a peace-building institution, has inducted into office a new corps of officers who will steer the activities of the young diplomats for… Read more »

South Sudan: Armed Forces of Liberia Set to Send Troops On Peacekeeping Missions in Mali, Sudan and South Sudan

The Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has completed pre-deployment training for soldiers expected to be deployed on Peacekeeping Missions in Mali, Sudan, and South Sudan. Read more »

Liberia: Ex-RUF Soldier Disputes Accounts Prosecution Witnesses That Gibril Massaquoi Was 'Angel Gabriel,' but Admits His Presence in Liberia in 2001

A former soldier with Sierra Leone's Revolutionary United Front (RUF), has disputed accounts of mainly prosecution witnesses that an ex-commander of the rebel group was called… Read more »

Liberia: Two Defense Witnesses Say Alleged Sierra Leonean Warlord, Gibril Massaquoi Was in Liberia Early 2000 and 2001, but 'With a Peace Delegation'

Two defense witnesses have confirmed the accounts of other witnesses that an alleged Sierra Leonean warlord was in Liberia during its second civil war. Read more »

Liberia: Another Ex-Soldier Alleges Former RUF Commander, Gibril Massaquoi Killed Civilians in Monrovia for 'Looting'

A witness, claiming to be a former Liberian army soldier, has accused the Sierra Leonean man facing charges for alleged gross human rights violations in Liberia of ordering… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Ulimo Fighter Tells Finnish Appeals Court He Refused Bribe From Human Rights Advocate

As with the trial before a Finnish district court, acquittal hearings for Gibril Massaquoi, the Sierra Leonean accused of grave human rights violations in Liberia, bribery… Read more »