April 30
Liberia: CDC Acting Chairman Cautions Pres. Boakai to Refrain From Tampering With the Peace and Stability of Liberia
The Acting Chairperson of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Atty. Janga Augustus Kowo has sent out a fresh warning to President Joseph Boakai to desist from what he termed… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Government Faces Backlash Over Ban On Unprocessed Rubber Export
Representatives of the Consortium of Rubber Sector Actors of Liberia (CORSAL) and various progressive forces have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Liberian government's ban… Read more »
April 29
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Applauds Ways, Means, and Finance Committee for Uncovering Extra U.S.$51m in Revenue
House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has opposed direct budget funding to lawmakers for implementing legislative projects within their respective electoral districts. Read more »
April 26
Liberia: How Nya Twayen Broke the Jinx of 'Godfatherism' in Nimba Politics
The word 'godfather' has different meanings to different people. In Liberian politics, a godfather is a 'big boss' that maintains political control of a territory by ensuring that… Read more »
April 25
Liberia: A Slap in the Face of Liberian Veterans - Pres. Boakai Appoints Senegalese Kebe
As many Liberians struggle to find jobs in the country, President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed Senegalese Alioune Kebe as Ambassador-At-Large for Youth and Sports Development. Read more »
April 23
Liberia: Supreme Court Rules Against Boakai's Romoval Of Tenured Officials
The government of Liberia has failed to win four landmark tenure cases regarding heads of four agencies: the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Governance Commission, Liberia… Read more »
April 24
Liberia: VP Koung Fails to Turn Out to Vote in Nimba Senatorial By-Election Amid Concerns Over Who He Supports in the High Stakes Election
Vice President Jeremiah Koung didn't cast his vote during Tuesday's senatorial by-election in Nimba County, much to the disappointment of his supporters and party members. Read more »
April 23
Liberia: Low Turnout of Voters, Peaceful Poll in Nimba Senatorial By-Election
Voting commenced in some of the precinct centers in the Sanniquellei and Bah regions in Tuesday's Nimba senatorial by-election, with a low turnout of voters. Read more »
April 22
Liberia: Legal Disputes At Lta Disrupting Telecommunications Sector Operations
FrontPage Africa has learned that ongoing political and legal disputes between the executive branch and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) are causing disruptions in… Read more »
April 19
Liberia: House Reviews Impeachment Request Against Judge Chineh for Ruling in Favor of American Missionary
The acquittal of Lucas Richards, an American missionary who was on trial for attempting to kill his girlfriend, Jessica Lloyd, on Wednesday, came as a shock to the public. However,… Read more »
April 15
Liberia: Why Boakai Prevented Central Bank Governor From Traveling?
The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Alloysius Tarlue, will not be attending this year's World Bank Spring Meeting, due to a request from President Joseph Boakai… Read more »
April 10
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 »
April 09
Liberia: Finance Minister Wants Increased Focus On Expansion of the Country's Economy
Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister, Boima S. Kamara has underscored the need to focus on the expansion of the country's economy. Read more »
April 05
Liberia: Rights Activist Wants U.S.$10 Million Allocated to Youth Development and Tvet
Jeremiah Swen, the founder of the Alliance for Transitional Justice - Liberia, has strongly criticized the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for its meager budget… Read more »
Liberia: Lead Holds National Dialogue to Address Critical Issues Surrounding Liberia's Economic Progress and Governance
U.S Chargé d 'Affaires Catherine Rodriguez, on Thursday, urged the Liberian government to demonstrate a culture of accountability if it is serious about increasing revenue… Read more »
Liberia: Withdrawal of Presidential Nominees Raises Concern
Cllr. Bobby Livingstone, a renowned lawyer and a former prosecutor for the Liberian government was poised to sit his confirmation hearing for his nomination as Deputy Information… Read more »
April 01
Liberia: Harvard Alumnus Vandalark Patricks Denounces Invitation to Ex-President Weah
Renowned Liberian human rights advocate Vandalark Patricks has cautioned former President George Manneh Weah and his supporters against misconstruing the opportunity provided him… Read more »
April 02
Liberia: Former Opposition Lawmaker Warns Against Witch Hunt
A National Executive Committee (NEC) member of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Solomon Claudius George has warned the Joseph Nyuma Boakai led-administration… Read more »
April 01
Liberia: National Election Commission Prepared for By-Elections in Nimba and Grand Gedeh Counties
Madam Davidetta Brown Lansanah, the head of the National Election Commission (NEC), has announced that they are ready to conduct peaceful by-elections in Nimba and Grand Gedeh… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends FIA Director General Amid Corruption Scandals
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Mr. Stanley Ford, Director General of the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), with immediate effect. Read more »
Liberia: Former President Weah Only Reinforced the Moratorium Placed On Unprocessed Rubber By Former President Sirleaf
The politics surrounding the moratorium placed on unprocessed natural rubber by some individuals that former president Weah issued an Executive Order No. 124 to protect Indian… Read more »
March 29
Liberia: Acting CDC Chairman Kowo Urged Former Officials to Use Force Against Assets Recovery Team for 'Unlawful' Seizure of Property
Opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) Acting Chairman Janga Augustus Kowo has urged ex-officials to resist members of the Assets Recovery Team when their actions are not… Read more »
Liberia: Former Liberian President George Weah Nominated for Prestigious Chatham House Prize
In a notable recognition of Liberia's strides toward democracy and peace, former President George Weah (2018-2024) has been nominated for the esteemed Chatham House Prize for the… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Halts Operation Of Asset Recovery Taskforce
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the Asset Recovery Taskforce to with immediate effect release all vehicles seized during its recent operation. Read more »
March 25
Liberia: Lawmaker Accuses Boakai of Plot to Unseat Opposition Speaker
Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah has accused President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of bribing each lawmaker of the House of Representatives with a US$4,500 furniture coupon to remove House… Read more »