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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Liberia: Cummings Wraps Up Campaign - Promises to Build a Prosperous Nation Governed By Law

The Standard Bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP), Mr. Alexander Cummings, has concluded his visit to Bong County and is currently in Nimba County on the last leg of… Read more »

Liberia: Weah Declares October 10 As General and Presidential Elections Day

President George M. Weah has by Proclamation declared Tuesday, October 10, 2023, General and Presidential Elections Day and is to be observed throughout the Republic of Liberia as… Read more »

Liberia: Accusations of Attempts to Break Peace Ahead of Elections Sent to UN, Ecowas

The governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), through its National Chairman Mulbah Morlu, is drawing the attention of Liberia's international partners to "election violence… Read more »

Liberia: Press Union of Liberia Condemns Foya Election Violence

The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has released a statement demanding accountability for the violent incident that resulted in the tragic deaths of at least three individuals in… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia to Connect to Second Submarine Fiber Optic Cable With Support From the World Bank

Liberia will soon connect to a second submarine fiber optic cable to boost its broadband capabilities. The initiative is expected to be supported by the World Bank under the West… Read more »

Liberia: Justice Minister Assures Peaceful Elections - Warns Disruptors of the Peace

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Frank Musa Dean, has warned individuals he says are looking to disrupt over 20 years of peace to desist, adding that any violent actions… Read more »

Liberia: PPCC Solicits Stakeholders' Inputs to Strengthen Public Procurement Laws

October 2, 20123: On September 28, 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC), Bodger Scott Johnson, along with some staff and… Read more »

Liberia: Snowe Dumps Weah's Saytumah in Bomi Senatorial Race

The political relationship between President George Manneh Weah and Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has taken a dramatic twist following the decision taken by Senator Snowe… Read more »

Liberia: Electoral Violence in Foyah District Sparks Outrage and Calls for Peace

The Reform Advocacy for Sustainability Inc. (RAFS Inc.) has condemned the recent outbreak of electoral violence in Foyah District, Lofa County, Liberia, emphasizing the need for… Read more »

Liberia: Ex ULAA 2-Terms SG Blames General Assembly Disruption On 'Past' Board Members

A former two-term National Secretary General of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), Mr. Arthur Weah Doe, has laid the blame squarely at the feet of the… Read more »

Liberia: 'I Am Hopeful to Contest' - Disqualified Candidate Tells Supporters in District 11

Montserrado County District 11 disqualified Representative candidate Thomas Nimene Tweh has expressed the hope and confidence that he will contest the ensuing October 10… Read more »

Liberia: National Elections Commission Rejects Election Rigging Claims

The National Elections Commission (NEC) has said its attention has been drawn to an article in the Liberian Observer Newspaper and circulated on social media, attributed to former… Read more »

Liberia: Montserrado County District #2 Representative Candidate Musa a. Sheriff Calls On Political Leaders to Maintain Liberia's Peace

Musa A. Sheriff, Chairman of the opposition National Development Party (NDP) and Representative Candidate for Montserrado County District #2, is urging President George Weah and… Read more »

Liberia: CPP's Alex Cummings Calls On Liberians to Give Pres. Weah Red Card - Park the 'Sports Car' in the Garage

In one of his powerful campaign messages, Alexander Benedict Cummings, standard bearer of the Collaborating Political Parties has rallied tens of thousands of supporters to vote… Read more »