September 19, 2022
Liberia: Upholding Press Freedom in a Thriving Democracy
LIBERIA DECLARED independence in 1847 and immediately instituted a democratic form of governance. This, however, started off as a single party democracy which lasted for more than… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Liberia: George Patten Recalled As Pres. Weah Names New Ambassador to the United States
Mr. George Patten, Liberia's Ambassador to the United States has been recalled. President George Weah has subsequently appointed Mr. Jeff Gongoer Dowana as Liberia's Ambassador… Read more »
Liberia: Dismissed FLU Staff Pressure Government to Launch Investigation, Else Clears Them of 'False Accusations
Two dismissed staff of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) are calling on the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice to launch an investigation to accord them the… Read more »
Liberia: Representative Aspirant Raises Alarm Over the Housing of Polling Places At the Private Properties Arch-Rival
A Representative aspirant of electoral district # 14 Montserrado County has called on authorities of the National Elections Commission (NEC) to renege on maintaining the two voting… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Labour Launches Gender and Social Inclusion Unit
Labour Minister Cllr. Charles H. Gibson says achieving gender balance in the employment sector is not only national responsibility but an international calling that all should rise… Read more »
Liberia: Court Jails Jurors for Compromising Trial
The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered the detention of bailiff Arthur C. Morris for ten days for interfering with the jury in open court during the trial. Read more »
Liberia: Stakeholder Brainstorm for Increased Women's Political Participation, Others
As a means of addressing the ills of marginalization, stigmatization and other negative vices faced by women in society, stakeholders at one-day forum have brainstormed on several… Read more »
Liberia: NPA's Website Restored Following Five Years of Shutdown
The management of the National Port Authority (NPA) has restored the proper functioning of its website after more than five years of blackout. Read more »
Liberia: Cllr Massagui Request Lnba to I Investigate Cllrs. Varney Sherman and Syrennius Cephus
A lawyer of the International Law Group, Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi, has written a formal communication to the Liberia National Bar requesting the immediate investigation of two… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Hails National Toiletries for Contributing to Liberia's Economy
U.S. Ambassador Michael McCarthy has commended National Toiletries Incorporation for its immense contribution to the economy through the production and distribution of toiletries… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Liberia: U.S. Treasury Department to Offer Rewards for Information On Stolen Assets
Three former senior government officials who are facing sanctions from the United States Government could face prosecution as the US Congress has established the Kleptocracy Asset… Read more »
Liberia: SN Brussels May Cancel Flights Over Malfunctioning Navigation System At RIA
FrontPageAfrica has been informed that SN Brussels, the only western airline flying into Europe with connections to the United States of America may be forced to suspend its… Read more »
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Admits to Sending Diplomatic Note Requesting Sample Specimen of Travel, Identity Documents
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has issued another communication admitting that it actually sent the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a Diplomatic Note, as part of its routine diplomatic… Read more »
Liberia: The Fall of a Colossal Media Icon! Tribute to Philip Nimene Wesseh
Whenever our history books begin to document the trappings of media icons along the shores of the small West African nation, Philip Nimene Wesseh's name will be engraved. For more… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Liberia: CENTAL Calls On Sanctioned Former Officials to Declare Assets Amid Their Exit
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) said while it welcomes the resignation of the three former sanctioned officials, the Government through the… Read more »
Liberia: Suspensions and Resignations Are Welcomed but Where Are the Investigations?
His Excellency President George Manneh Weah promised all Liberians in his inauguration speech that he believed that 'the most effective way to directly impact the poor, and to… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Begins Three-Day Workshop for Establishment of Protection and Human Security Interventions Mechanism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday began a three-day workshop in Liberia for the protection and human security integrated coordination and… Read more »
Liberia: Veteran Liberian Journalist Philip Wesseh Is Dead
The managing publisher of the Inquirer Newspaper, Veteran Liberian journalist Philip Wesseh is dead. He died in Monrovia following a protracted illness. Read more »
Liberia: Sister Aid Liberia Holds Dialogue On Women's Political Participation With University Students
As the country moves toward the 2023 Presidential and General Elections in 2023, Sister Aid Liberia Inc. (SALI) today held a one-day dialogue with scores of university students… Read more »
Liberia: County Service Centers in Liberia - Challenges and Prospects.
A county Service Center is a one-stop shop where documentation services relating to permits, licenses and certifications are offered at same quality and cost in Monrovia. Read more »
Liberia: Judge Rules Finds the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Liable for U.S.$75k Damages in Questionable Land Deal
The Judge of the Civil Law Court, Yamie Gbeisay, has slapped a US$75,000 on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for damages and wrongful withholding from Joseph V.… Read more »
Liberia: Did the Foreign Ministry Lie On the U.S. Embassy Regarding the Voter ID Specimen - What's the Motive?
The revelation that the U.S. Embassy did not request a specimen of the 2023 Voter ID Card is raising eyebrows in some quarters, especially in the wake of the Elections Commission… Read more »
Mauritania: Lone Star Men's U-20 Delegation Returns From Mauritania
A 34-man Liberia Football Association (LFA) delegation returned from the West African Football Union (WAFU Zone 'A') men's under-20 Nations Cup finals in Nouakchott, Mauritania on… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Calls On NEC to Reject Sanctioned Ex-Officials From Registering for the 2023 Elections
Presidential aspirant Counselor Tiawan Gongloe has called on authorities of the National Elections Commission (NEC) to reject applications from any of the three former officials of… Read more »
Liberia: Presidential Aide Damaro Pays Full Tuitions of Students in Margibi County
As Liberians decried the hike in tuition fees and other basic school-related activities during this academic calendar, a son of Margibi County and Presidential Aide to President… Read more »