October 11, 2023
Liberia: Voters Give Reasons for Daring Scorching Sun to Choose Their Next Leader - Cites Corruption-Free Nation, Youth Empowerment, Among Others
Thousands of voters have participated in the long-awaited presidential and legislative elections intended to ship the destiny of the nation, amid reports of irregularities and… Read more »
Liberia: Long Ballot Papers, Poor Visibility Raise Concerns of Invalid Votes in Elections
Liberia's highly anticipated presidential and legislative elections have concluded, with a few exceptions where ballot papers and election materials arrived late. The National… Read more »
Liberia: Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas Arrives in Liberia to Observe Historic Polls
A high-powered delegation led by the President of the Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) has touched down in Liberia to observe and monitor the country's… Read more »
Liberia: ALCOP Blames CDC District #13 Rep Candidate Edward Flomo for Sunday Violence in Barnesville
Lusinee Kamara, Standard Bearer of the All Liberian Coalition Party (ALCOP), strongly condemned and blamed the Coalition of Democratic Change (CDC) and its Montserrado District 13… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Council of Churches Calls the NEC Attention to Mishaps That Marred the October 10 Elections
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has revealed several irregularities during the voting process on October 10 across the country. Read more »
Liberia: Civics and Service International Civic Club Students 'Walk for Peaceful and Credible Elections'
Various private and public schools' students, who are benefiting from Civics and Service International's (CSI) initiatives, Friday, October 6, had a march throughout the principal… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Holds Peaceful Elections, Counting of Ballots Under Way
The counting of ballot papers got underway immediately after the closure of polls on Tuesday in what can generally be described as peaceful elections, despite some challenges and… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Liberia: Naymote Tracks Presidential Candidates' Campaign Promises, Announces Resumption of President Meter After October Polls
As the curtains fall on the election campaign activities, Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has unveiled its latest campaign promise tracking report, in anticipation of… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Liberia: Chinese Ambassador-Designate Extols Foreign Minister Kemayah for Transformation of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ambassador-designate at the Chinese Embassy near Monrovia, Amb. YIN Chengwu has extolled H.E. Ambassador Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr. and members of his senior management team… Read more »
West Africa: A Call for Caution in the Upcoming October Polls
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October 06, 2023
Liberia: National Public Health Institute of Liberia Reinforces Emergency Call Handling Measures for October 10 Elections
In preparation for the upcoming elections scheduled for October 10, 2023, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has announced the reinforcement of measures aimed… Read more »
Liberia: Presidential Candidate Tiawan Gongloe Promises to Sweep Corruption From Liberia, but Can He Win Over Voters?
Counsellor Tiawan Saye Gongloe, a veteran statesman and human rights lawyer, is one of few of the 20 presidential candidates in next week's election with a detailed plan to fix… Read more »
Liberia: Director of Legislative Information Service Calls On Citizens of Bomi to Reject Saytumah's Re-Election
Mr. McCarthy Weh, Director of the Legislative Information Service (LIS), has urged the citizens of Bomi County not to re-elect Senator Morris Saytumah as their senator in the… Read more »
Liberia: Representative Seboe Cautions Supporters to Avoid Electoral Violence
In the lead-up to Liberia's general elections on October 10th, incumbent Representative Dixon Seboe of Montserrado County district 16 emphasized the vital role young people play in… Read more »
Liberia: Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Calls for Civic Responsibility Ahead of Historic Elections
Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a towering figure in Liberian politics and the first woman to be elected as a head of state in Africa, underscored the significance of the… Read more »
Liberia: 'Don't Vote Warlords and Corrupt Persons' - Anti-Corruption Activist Calls On Liberians Ahead of October 10 Elections
The Executive Director of the Global Action for Sustainable Development, James Koryor who is also the National Coordinator of the Liberia CSOs Anti-Corruption Coalition has made… Read more »
Liberia: Bility Pledges to Illuminate Tappita Streets and Improve Roads, If...
Just three days before the October election, the National Chairman of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Mr. Musa Bility, has made a commitment to install 1000 solar panels… Read more »
Liberia: Two Ex-Warlords Compete for Senatorial Seat in Nimba County
In the run-up to the October 10th elections, two former rebel generals from the defunct NPFL and INPFL warring factions are among the six senatorial candidates vying for the… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Liberia: 18 Presidential Candidates Fail to Campaign in Nimba
Ahead of the official closing of campaign activities across the country on Sunday, approximately 12 presidential candidates failed to visit the vote-rich Nimba County and engage in… Read more »
Liberia: Amb. Endee Engages Liberians in Various Counties to Refrain From Violence, Before, During and After the Elections
At such an intrinsic juncture of the country's existence, Liberians are being implored to exercise their democratic rights responsibly, acknowledging peace, understanding, and… Read more »
Liberia: Immigration Service to Close All Borders Beginning Monday
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) spokesman, Abraham Dorley, has announced the closure of all authorized borders by the government of Liberia, starting Monday, October 9, 2023. Read more »
October 07, 2023
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Urges Liberians to Exercise Their Right to Vote in Upcoming Elections
The United States Embassy in Liberia, represented by Chargé d'Affaires Catherine Rodriguez, has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of the upcoming elections in… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Fonati Koffa Confident of Re-Election
Deputy Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa is feeling confident about his chances of being reelected as the representative for Grand Kru County Electoral District #2. He has garnered… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Liberia: No Puncturing of Voting Cards to Show Casting of Ballot Done - Electoral Body
Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah, chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), remains resolute in her decision to prohibit the punching of biometric voter cards on… Read more »
Liberia: African Union Commission Deploys Election Observer Mission to Liberia to Observe October 10 Elections
As Liberia gears up for its highly anticipated 2023 General Elections scheduled for October 10th, the African Union (AU) Commission, under the leadership of Chairperson Moussa Faki… Read more »