June 30, 2023
Liberia: CDC Nominates U.S. Sanctioned Nathaniel Mcgill As Senatorial Candidate for Margibi County
Former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Nathaniel F. McGill, who has been sanctioned by the United States Treasury Department for public corruption, has been nominated… Read more »
July 02, 2023
Liberia: Changing the Narrative - CDC Bong for Weah Takes Center Stage Ahead of October Presidential Elections
Over the last two years, Bong County has been a hot political war zone for President George Weah and his ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) over allegations of his… Read more »
Liberia: Grace Kpaan Becomes LINU Vice Standard Bearer, Calls On Voters to Fulfill Prophecy By Electing Dr. Moniba
Grace Kpaan, who was chosen by Dr. Clarence Moniba as his running mate in the upcoming October 10, 2023, Presidential Election, addressed enthusiastic supporters, stating that… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Liberia: Deputy UNSRG Beysolow Nyanti Urges Women to Stand Together for Increased Representation in Elected Positions
The Platform for Dialogue and Peace (P4DP) is intensifying efforts to ensure that political parties adhere to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the National… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Liberia: USAID Donates Nearly U.S.$1.5 Million to Advocate for Policy Reforms in Health, Education, and Governance Sectors
The USAID Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, distributed nearly US$1.5 million in grants to 18 organizations to strengthen citizens' ability to… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Picks Emmanuel Urey As Running Mate
Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey-Yarkpawolo, a native of Zota District, Bong County, has been named as the running mate to Taiwan Gongloe, presidential aspirant of the Liberia People's Party… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Election Outcome Offers Lessons for Liberia's Opposition and Voters Amidst Corruption Concerns and Political Challenges
Prior to the presidential elections in Sierra Leone last weekend, President Julius Maada Bio found himself in a defensive position, facing political and economic tensions as well… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Liberia: 18 Organizations Receive Nearly U.S.$1.5 Million to Advocate for Policy Reforms in Health, Education, and Governance Sectors
The USAID Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) will on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, distribute more than $1.5 million in grants to 18 organizations to strengthen citizens' ability to… Read more »
Liberia: 'Bogus Expulsion' - Resolution Condemns NPP Chairman Biney's Expulsion
A resolution signed by 1,021 partisans of the National Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned the recent decision by a segment of the party loyal to Vice President Jewel… Read more »
Liberia: Former Agriculture Minister Florence Chenoweth Dies At 78
Former Agriculture Minister Florence Alletta Chenoweth, the first female Minister of Agriculture in Liberia and Africa, has passed away at the age of 78. Minister Chenoweth, who… Read more »
Liberia: UP Vice Standard Bearer Denies Being Denied U.S. Visa
Senator Jeremiah Kpan-Koung (MDR-Nimba County) has vehemently denied rumors suggesting that he was recently denied a US Visa by the United States Embassy near Monrovia, referring… Read more »
Liberia: Cummings Promises to Waive His Salary When He Becomes President
Alexander B. Cummings, the Standard Bearer, has promised to donate his entire salary when he becomes President on October 10, 2023. Read more »
Liberia: Joseph Boakai Describes Liberia As a 'Narco State' Under Weah Govt
Drug abuse and illicit trafficking continue to remain a menace in Liberia, with the government failing to win a recent legal proceeding that saw a US$100 million case of cocaine… Read more »
Liberia: Dr. Clarence Moniba Selects Grace Kpaan as Running Mate
Dr. Clarence Moniba, a prominent figure in Liberian politics, is set to announce former Montserrado County Superintendent, Grace Kpaan, as his running mate. Read more »
Liberia: Joseph Yarpuyah Yarkpawolo Accepts Petition to Contest Margibi Senatorial Seat
Mr. Joseph Yarpuyah Yarkpawolo has accepted petition from residents of Margibi County Districts One and Two to contest the Margibi County senatorial post that will be up for grasp… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Liberia: Foreign Minister Kemayah Promises Govt's Cooperation, Collaboration and Coordination At EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue
The Government of Liberia and the European Union successfully concluded the 11th edition of the EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue on Thursday. The dialogue addressed various issues… Read more »
Sierra Leone: International Community Expresses Concerns Over Violence in Sierra Leone Ahead of Saturday's Polls
With just a day to Sierra Leone's general elections, the diplomatic community has called on all sides to exercise restraint and refrain from violence. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Liberia: Presidential Hopeful Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe Denies Meeting CPP for Merger
The Standard Bearer of the Liberia People Party, Cllr. Tiawon Gongloe, has denied media reports suggesting that his party is engaged in merger talks with the Collaborating… Read more »
Liberia: Youth for Change Launches L$1 Million Cash Price for Its Nationwide 2023 Debate Champions
Youth for Change Incorporated, a non-for-profit organization, as part of an effort to promote academic excellence and enhance Liberian students' critical thinking abilities and… Read more »
Liberia: EJS Recognized in Canada - Inspires Young Liberian Leader to Dream Big
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's story and achievements continue to amaze many around the world. This time around, she was the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Laws… Read more »
Liberia: EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue Today
The Government of the Republic of Liberia and the European Union (EU) will meet on 22 June for the Eleventh (11th) edition of the EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue, formerly known as… Read more »
Liberia: People's Power Not Decentralization
The powers that be in Liberia and their foreign partners continue to define decentralization as the strengthening of the County Service Centers (CSCs) within the context of the… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Liberia: SDI Calls On Political Parties and Aspirants to Share Their Vision in Addressing 'Massive Corruption' in the Land and Natural Resource Sectors
Dwarzon, Margibi County/Liberia/06/19/2023: Ahead of the impending October 10, 2023 Presidential and Legislative Elections, the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) calls on all… Read more »
Liberia: Pro-Poor Agenda Falls Short On Promised One Million Jobs, Delivers Only 24,000 - Covid-19 Blamed for Setback
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Samuel Tweah, has blamed the coronavirus pandemic and global financial crisis for the Coalition of Democratic Change's (CDC)… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Pennue in 'Disagreement' With CDC's Choice of Senatorial Candidate
Senator Zoe Pennue has diverged from the official position of his Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) party by announcing his support for Rep. Alex Grant of District #3, who… Read more »