April 03, 2023
Liberia: MIA and Partners Set Up County Councils Nationwide - Fulfill Local Government Act of 2018
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has begun the establishment of County Councils in the 15 political sub-divisions of the country. The County Council is a requirement of… Read more »
Liberia: The Pros and Cons of the Opposition's Delay in Naming Running Mates With Six Months Left to Elections
Over the past month or so, the public and followers of politics have been on the edge eagerly waiting to know who the opposition Unity Party standard bearer Joseph Boakai's running… Read more »
Liberia: Sovereignty. Dependency. Where to Draw the Line?
President George M Weah came to the US and stopped over at the Central Intelligence Agency - CIA-. Nothing filtered from the visit. In the absence of any official report, everyone… Read more »
Liberia: NEC Must Improve - Excesses in Voters Registration Expose Electoral Body's Early Weaknesses
Ahead of the Much anticipated general and presidential elections in Liberia slated for October 2023, the stakes are high and there are fears that, if not carefully managed, the… Read more »
Liberia: 'Correct the Bad Situations Leading to Elections' - Dr. Tipoteh Urges
Former Presidential Candidate and economist Dr. Togba Nah Tipoteh has cautioned the United States government and the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA)… Read more »
Liberia: An Open Letter to President George Manneh Weah From Lofa County
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Liberia: Ruling Party Chairman Throws Jibes At Opposition Delaying to Name Running Mates
Mulbah Morlu, chairman of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has described opposition political parties as "lazy" for still struggling to name a running mate for… Read more »
Liberia: National Elections Commission Says No Extension for Ongoing Phase Biometric Voter Registration Exercise
The National Elections Commission says there will be no extension in the ongoing phase one biometric voter registration (BVR) exercise in Bomi, Gbarpolu, Grand Bassa, Grand Cape… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Liberia: Cllr Woods Says New Leadership Will Build a Resilient Ymca
The newly-inducted Board Chairman of the Young Men Christain Association (YMCA) Liberia, Cllr. Samuel Kofi Woods, ll, has said a resilient YMCA must be an unavoidable mandate of… Read more »
Liberia: Marketers Pledge Support to Cummings - As They Detest Deplorable Market Conditions
Hundreds of market women at the Omega/Gorbachop Market in Paynesville have decried years of government neglect and pledged support to the Presidential bid of Mr. Alexander Cummings… Read more »
Liberia: CSO Council Slams Early Elections Violence, Voters' Trucking
On the road to the much-publicized 2023 Presidential and Legislative Elections, with the processes beginning with the biometric voters' registration (BVR), the National Civil… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Liberia: National Road Fund Boss' Fate Hangs As His Tenure Expires in May
In May this year, the tenure of the current Chief Executive Officer of the National Road Fund (NRF), Boniface Satu, would expire and uncertainty hangs over his re-selection by the… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Mccarthy Says He Remains Fully in Charge Until His Successor Arrives
United States Ambassador Michael McCarthy says he remains fully in charge until his successor is confirmed by the U.S. Senate and arrives in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Federation of Liberian Youth Rallies At-Risk Youths to Abstain From Electoral Violence Ahead of October Election
The Federation of Liberia Youth (FLY) over the weekend had a one-day training with several at-risk youths from different parts of Montserrado County to eliminate any potential… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Liberia: Pres. Biden Nominates New Ambassador to Liberia to Replace Amb. Mccarthy
The Joe Biden Administration has nominated Mark Christopher Toner as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: PASS Women's Accountability Room Condemns Recent Waves of Violence, Calls On NEC to Implement Its Statutory Duty
The Project Accountable Safe Space (PASS) Women's Accountability Room has expressed concern over allegations of violence emerging in numerous regions of the country in the wake of… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Liberia: Unity Party Standard Bearer Long Wait to Announce Running Mate Disintegrating Opposition Bloc
Joseph Boakai's search for a running mate has intensified the jockeying and lobbying between some of those who want to become his number two man, and even some allies of the Unity… Read more »
Liberia: Early Signs of Election Violence in Montserrado District 10 Incumbent, Ruling Party Clash Over Voter Registration
From all indications, the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) cannot afford to sit idly and allow one of President George Weah's fiercest critics, Rep. Yekeh Koluba of… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.-Based International Justice Group Seeks Opportunity to Participate in Voter Registration Process
Backed by the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, the International Justice group based in the United States of America, has written the Chairperson and members of the Board of… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Liberia: I'm No Longer a CDC... Here's Why?
For the record, I love president Weah(just a fan of the guy); love the CDC(for the common people). I will always respect the office of the president & continue to pray for… Read more »
Liberia: Legislature Information Service Head Expresses Disappointment in Senate Handling of Fund Intended for Departments
Mr. McCarthy Weh, the man who heads the Legislative Information Service, has written to the Senate Committee Chairman on Ways, Means, Finance, and Development Planning, Sen. Morris… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Women Forum Urges Women to Turn Out in Huge Number to Register and Vote
The Liberian Women Forum (LWF), a non-governmental organization responsible to seek the welfare of women, has urged women to come out and get their Voter Identification Card in… Read more »
Liberia: 'A Great and Selfless Son of Lofa County in John Namayan Death Is a Big Blow to Lofa'
Lofa County Senator Steve Amadu Zargo is still heartbroken following the passing of his Kingsman Atty. John Namayan died in a tragic motor accident in Salala on the Gbarnga highway… Read more »
Liberia: Montserrado District 17 Residents Warn Incumbent Lawmaker, Aspirants, Bus Owners Against Voter Trucking
Residents of electoral district # 17 in Montserrado County have begun the process of engaging their Representative Hanson Kiazolu and other aspirants to avoid manipulating and… Read more »
Liberia: AfDB Board of Directors Pays a Courtesy Visit to PPCC
Today, March 22, 2023, the visiting Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), met with the senior management team of Public Procurement and Concessions Commission… Read more »