August 12
Liberia: Chamber Justice Compels Govt to File in Response to Suspended CBL Governor Tarlue's Petition
Government's legal team has been mandated by the Justice in Chamber, Yusuf Kaba, to submit its response to a petition filed by suspended Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Governor,… Read more »
August 11
Liberia: Determined Girls Accuse Sierra Leonean Officials of Involvement in Attack On Players' Hotel
Grace Weah, also known as "Master Queen," President of Liberia's Champions Determined Girls FC, has accused Sierra Leonean officials of orchestrating an attack on the hotel where… Read more »
August 06
Liberia: Tension Heightens Across Monrovia Amid Huge Police Presence in Anticipation of Protest
The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Monday deployed riot police throughout Monrovia in response to a series of planned protests across the city. Monrovia, the Liberian capital,… Read more »
August 01
Liberia: Lifetime Imprisonment for LGBTQ+ Persons
Persons identifying as lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders could face a lifetime or 10-year imprisonment when they are caught engaging in same-sex sexual acts, according to… Read more »
July 31
Liberia: Ex-President Weah Says Boakai Govt. Exploiting Legal System, Risks Fomenting Chaos
Former President George Weah says his party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) will use every mean at its disposal, both legal and political to stop the Unity Party-led… Read more »
July 25
Liberia: Assistant Minister of Internal Affairs Mike Jabateh Threatens to 'Kill' Rep. Kolubah Over Continued Outbursts Against President Boakai
In a recent recording, Assistant Minister for Urban Affairs at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Mike Jabateh, threatened that the Liberian Government would kill Montserrado County… Read more »
Liberia: Rape Court Sentences Two Men for Gang Rape
Criminal Court "E" Judge Serena F. Garlawolu has found Diamond G. Doe and Luke Pole guilty of gang rape, sentencing them to fifteen and twelve years in prison, respectively, as a… Read more »
July 24
Liberia: Trial By Ordeal Reportedly Kills Six in Nimba County
A woman identified as Golon Kruah, a resident of Dialah Town, reportedly died after consuming a substance given to her by an Ivorian traditional witchdoctor, Gweh Genlaly. The… Read more »
July 18
Liberia: In Charloe Musu's Murder Case, Prosecution Admits Sentence Was Based On Circumstantial Evidence
The prosecution team in the Charloe Musu murder case admitted before the Supreme Court that their evidence was based on assumptions. Read more »
July 16
Liberia: FDA Aborts Process to Seize Cari Stolen Timber
The Forestry Development Authority aborted its process to obtain a court order to seize thousands of timber abandoned by smugglers at the Central Agriculture Research Institute… Read more »
Liberia: Suspended LDEA Director General Abraham Kromah Proffers New Strategy to Curb Drug Abuse
The suspended director general of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Colonel Abraham Kromah, has called for a structural approach towards the management of rehabilitation… Read more »
Liberia: Eighth Judiciary Circuit Court in Nimba Sentences Three to 10 Years Each
The Resident Judge of the Eighth Judiciary Circuit Court in Sanniquellie, Nimba County, has convicted and sentenced three individuals to ten years in prison each for the crimes of… Read more »
July 12
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioner Mohammed Fahnbulleh Accused of Ordering Torture of 32-Year-Old Auto Mechanic Who Died in Police Detention
The death of Prince Wreyou, the 32-year-old automachenics, still remains a mystery as both family of the deceased and the Liberia National Police Airfield depot continue to provide… Read more »
Liberia: Criminal Court Sets Monday for Plan Parenthood Association of Liberia's U.S.$150k Theft Ruling
The Criminal Court 'C' has scheduled next Monday, July 15, to hear arguments and a jury verdict in a US$150,165 corruption case brought against several former employees of the Plan… Read more »
Liberia: Bar Adds to Condemnation of War and Economic Crimes Courts Process, Says It Was Not Consulted
The leader of Liberia's powerful National Bar Association, the professional organization of the nation's lawyers, has joined the growing list of civil society and victims' groups… Read more »
July 11
Liberia: Ministry of Justice Cites Lack of Evidence for Delay in Prosecuting Lofa Violence Suspects
The Ministry of Justice has said that the lack of sufficient evidence is responsible for the delay in persecuting suspects linked to the September 29, 2023 political violence that… Read more »
July 09
Liberia: Leaked Document Reveals Liberia Drug Enforcement Officer-in-Charge Requests Over $500k 'Emergency Fund' for Institution's 'Smooth Operation'
A leaked document in the possession of FrontPageAfrica has revealed that the officer-in-charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has requested from the Ministry of… Read more »
July 05
Liberia: Trafficking of Cocaine, Others Decreased Under AB Kromah's Administration
A statistical and comparative analysis verified from the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has shown a drastic and uncompromising stance against the trafficking and sale of… Read more »
July 03
Liberia: Liberian Lawyer Elected As Vice President of West African Bar Association
The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has said its unwavering and unequivocal stance on enhancing a pragmatic Rule of Law Regime in West Africa has been validated and… Read more »
July 02
Liberia: A Call to Rescind the Appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi As Executive Director of War and Economic Crimes Courts
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June 28
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioners File Petition for Writ of Prohibition Against Chairperson Dempster Brown for Withholding Salaries
A significant legal dispute has erupted within the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) as the majority of its commissioners have filed a petition for a writ of… Read more »
Liberia: Asset Recovery Team, Gracious Ride to Face-Off in Legal Argument Before Supreme Court
The Asset Recovery Team and the Management of Gracious Ride Inc., are expected to go through a legal argument before the Supreme Court on July 4. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Supreme Court Ready to Hear Appeal in Former Chief Justice Scott, Relatives' Murder Case
The Supreme Court of Liberia has announced its readiness to commence hearing an appeal filed before it by former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and members of her household who… Read more »
Liberia: House Summons Finance Minister Under Contempt Charge
Liberia's Finance Minister Boima Kamara's attempt to appease the House of Representatives has only exacerbated his troubles. On Thursday, the House voted unanimously to hold… Read more »
Liberia: Protesters Set Plantation Manager's Home, Vehicle Ablaze At Salala Rubber Corporation
Scores of workers, predominantly tappers, of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) Thursday staged a violent protest over the reported failure of management to mark them (employers… Read more »