Liberia: Armed Police Surround Lawmaker's Residence Following Police Invitation Over Capitol Building Fire Incident

The residence of Representative Frank Saah Foko (District #9, Montserrado County) has reportedly been barricaded by armed men following his invitation by the Liberian National… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Urges Restraint Amid Rising Tensions in Monrovia

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep concern over the escalating tension in Monrovia, condemning the violent clashes between police and… Read more »

Liberia: 'Justice Must Be Served' - Senators React to Capitol Building Fire As Over U.S.$1.3m for Renovation Remains Unaccounted for

Several members of the Liberian Senate are calling for the arrest and subsequent prosecution of those linked to setting ablaze the Capitol Building in Monrovia, in the wake of… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Embassy Condemns Violence On Capitol Hill, Calls for Calm and Dialogue

The United States Embassy in Liberia has condemned the violence that erupted on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, urging all parties to remain calm and embrace dialogue to resolve the… Read more »

Liberia: President Boakai Calls for Unity At Lightning of Christmas Tree Amid Leadership Crisis in House of Representatives

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on Liberians to embrace unity and togetherness as a foundation for national development. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Council of Churches Condemns Capitol Building Fire - Denounces Self Interests, Hatred

The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has said Wednesday's fire incident at the Capitol Building is a grave affront to democracy, urging the Ministry of Justice, through the… Read more »

Liberia: VP Koung, Lawmakers Await President Boakai's Arrival Following Devastating Fire At Capitol Building

Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, and members of the 55th Liberian Legislature have gathered outside the Capitol Building, awaiting the… Read more »

Liberia: Ulchs Certificates 25 Mentees of USAID Bridge-U Executive Mentorship Program

run University of Liberia College of Health Sciences (ULCHS) has ended the fifth cohort and first Executive Mentorship Program with 25 participants completing the program and… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Embassy Condemns Police's 'Excessive' Force At Protesters During Tuesday's Capitol Hill Protest

The United States Embassy in Monrovia has called on all parties to remain calm and resolve the impasse on Capitol Hill so that the Legislature can return to work on behalf of all… Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Briggs-Mensah Blames Capitol Building Fire On House Impasse

Bong County District Six lawmaker Moima Briggs-Mensah has blamed Wednesday's fire at the Capitol Building to the current division within the House of Representatives. Read more »

Liberia: Fire Engulfs Legislative Building Amid Leadership Dispute

Chaos erupted Wednesday morning as fire engulfed the Capitol Building, the seat of Liberia's Legislature. The blaze primarily affected the annex hosting the rotunda, joint chamber,… Read more »

Liberia: CDC Youth League Condemned Police Brutality Against 'Peaceful Protesters' - Foresees Dangerous Path Under President Boakai's Administration

The Revolutionary National Youth League of the mighty Congress for Democratic Change has condemned what it terms as reckless use of live bullets and brutal force by the Liberia… Read more »

Liberia: Live Bullets, Teargas Greet Opposition Protesters Demanding Justice, Rule of Law

Teargas and bullets are being fired as protesters descended on Liberia's Capital, Monrovia near the seat of the national legislature to protest hardship, a sluggish economy and bad… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia's Economy On Stable Course With Mixed Sectoral Performance - Cbl

The Liberian economy has demonstrated resilience in 2024, with a projected growth rate of 4.8%, up from 4.6% in 2023. This expansion is underpinned by strong activity in the… Read more »

Liberia: Maternal Waiting Homes in Rural Areas Lack Basic Necessities Putting Lives of Mothers and Babies At Risk

When Amelia Nyanamah entered the eighth month of her pregnancy her village midwife advised her to go to the nearby maternal waiting home for a safer delivery. The 38-year-old… Read more »

Liberia: Youth Leaders Demand Inclusive Srhr Policies At National Dialogue

Young advocates are pressing for urgent reforms in Liberia's Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) policies, calling for inclusivity and equitable access to services for… Read more »

Liberia: Opposition Party Condemns Misinterpretation Of Supreme Court's Ruling

The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has expressed grave concerns over the Justice Minister's alleged misinterpretation of the Supreme Court's opinion, describing it as a… Read more »

Liberia: Executive Mansion, Senate's Endorsement of Majority Bloc Amid Moj Opinion Sparks Outrage As Rep Foko Complains Tweh to Supreme Court

The ongoing power struggle on Capitol Hill has sparked widespread public outrage following the Executive Mansion and Liberian Senate's endorsement of Justice Minister and Attorney… Read more »

Liberia: Down Town FC Whip NPA Anchors in LFA Second Division Clash

Down Town FC continued their impressive start in the Liberian Football Association (LFA) Second Division with a 2-1 victory over NPA Anchors on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The win… Read more »

Liberia: HPX Allegedly Refuses to Allow GOL Engage Guinea Before Granting Railway Access

FrontPage Africa has gathered that growing tug-of-war over critical infrastructure is unfolding between the National Investment Commission (NIC) and High-Power Exploration (HPX),… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Unanimously Confirms President Boakai's Controversial UN Pick, but Advocates Dismisses It As 'A Serious Threat to Justice'

The Liberian Senate has confirmed Lewis Brown, President Joseph Boakai's controversial pick for Ambassador to the United Nations, despite opposition from leading voices in the… Read more »

Liberia: Senator Konneh Disagrees With Senate, Calls for Negotiated Resolution to Impasse in House of Representatives

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts Senator Amara Konneh has encouraged the embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives Fonati Koffa to consider resigning… Read more »

Liberia: Acting Defense Minister Receives in Audience Us Africom Delegation

BARCLAY TRAINING CENTER, Monrovia - The Deputy Defense Minister for Administration, Dr. Augustine T. Larmin received US AFRICOM delegation at his BTC Office. The delegation was… Read more »

Liberia: Deputy Speaker Fallah Decries Lack of Due Process Over Expulsion After Presiding Over Controversial Removal of Speaker Koffa, Suspension of Colleagues

Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah has criticized the leadership of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) for expelling him without due process, despite his significant… Read more »

Liberia: CDC Expels Deputy Speaker Fallah, Issues Ultimatum to Suspended Lawmakers

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has expelled Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah from the party with immediate effect. Read more »