August 23, 2023
Liberia: 'Radio Don't Lie' Unpacked - Trust, Validation, and Veracity
Radio serves as the swiftest channel for information dissemination in Liberia, extending its reach throughout the expanse of the West African nation. The radio landscape is… Read more »
West Africa: WAEC Data Shows Increasing Trend of Performance Among Liberian Students in the Regional Exams
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released a comprehensive report on the performance of Liberian students in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination… Read more »
Liberia: Benoni Urey Expresses Regrets for Opposing EJS, Charles Brumskine and Cummings Over Support for Boakai
Mr. Benoni Urey, the political leader of the All Liberian Party, has openly expressed remorse for the disputes and conflicts he engaged in with former President Ellen Johnson… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Weah Suspends Campaign Following Death of Auxiliary Members in Tragic Accident
President George Weah on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, expressed sadness over the death of three members of the Girls for Weah auxiliary of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC)… Read more »
Liberia: Journalist On the Run for Alleged Rape of 13-Year-Old in Lofa
Thirteen-year-old Watta, not her real name, never thought that doing a favor for a family friend would subject her to rape, not until she obeyed an instruction to carry food into… Read more »
Liberia: No Extra Remuneration for Special Session - Pro-Tempore Chie Discloses - Outlines Agenda for Special Session
Responding to President George Weah's request, the Liberian Senate reconvened on Tuesday, temporarily suspending their campaign activities for the next two weeks. During this time,… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Commits to Increasing National Budget to U.S.$1 Billion Through Revenue Collection
Unity Party standard bearer, Joseph Nyumah-Boakai, has pledged to raise Liberia's national budget to over one billion United States dollars during his presidency. He intends to… Read more »
Liberia: Four Inmates Die in Gbarnga Prison
The Foundation for International Dignity (FIND), headed by its Executive Director Aaron G.V. Juakollie, is deeply concerned about the reported deaths of inmates at the Gbarnga… Read more »
Liberia: Health Worker, 39, in Court for Impregnating 16-Year-Old
The Women and Children Protection Section of the Liberia National Police in Maryland County forwarded 39-year-old Health Worker Sylvester C. Wesseh of James Jenkins Dossen Memorial… Read more »
Liberia: Cummings Receives Massive Support in Monterrado District 10
Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, accompanied by hundreds of partisans, supporters, and sympathizers, stormed District #10 in Montserrado County on Tuesday, August 22, amidst massive… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Liberia: Voters Tell FPA Issues That Would Determine How They Vote On October 10
As political campaign activities for the conduct of the ensuing October 10 presidential and legislative elections heighten in the country, eligible Liberian voters have cautioned… Read more »
Liberia: Foreign Minister Kemayah Calls for Creation of a Trust Fund for Victims of Sexual Exploitation From UN Uniform Personnel
Liberia's Foreign Minister H.E. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., has called on the United Nations to create a Trust Fund in order to cater to the victims of sexual exploitation… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Education Designates Rights Activist Wantoe Teah Wantoe As Liberia's 176th Flag Day Orator
As Liberia prepares to commemorate its 176th Flag Day nationwide, the Ministry of Education has designated Wantoe Teah Wantoe, a women's and children's rights advocate, as this… Read more »
Liberia: 'Liberians Will Not Be Intimidated By Drums of War' - Says President Weah As Kukatornon Celebrates 20 Years of Peace in Liberia
President George Manneh Weah has reiterated his unwavering determination and commitment to ensure a free, fair, transparent, and violence-free election on October 10. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Blames EJS for Loss of 2017 Elections, Says Urey Pressured Him to Cause 'Chaos' After the Defeat
The Unity Party standard bearer Joseph Nyumah Boakai has revealed that he took a stand for peace in 2017 when he decided to concede defeat. He shared that he had received advice… Read more »
Liberia: Court Sets Murder Suspect Free Due to Government's Failure to Prosecute
The First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Court 'A' at the Temple of Justice has set free a murder suspect identified as Saah Joseph due to the Ministry of Justice's failure to… Read more »
Liberia: Revitalizing Liberia - President George Weah's Resolute Drive for Progress in His Second Presidential Term Bid Amidst Longstanding Challenges
In a nation grappling with deeply rooted issues, it is crucial to discern the origins of challenges that beset Liberia after 176 years as an independent nation. The assertion that… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Own Food Delivery Company 'Balance Bowl' Sold to a Nigerian Lady
Andrea Kamara, the owner of a food delivery service, the Balance Bolw after several years of service both in Liberia and Nigeria has sold her company to a Nigerian lady Omolara… Read more »
Liberia: Land Authority, CSOs, and Communities Unite to Overcome Hurdles in Customary Land Formalization
The Liberia Land Authority (LLA), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and customary land-owning communities have made a commitment to enhancing partnership, aiming to address… Read more »
Liberia: Public Works & Health Ministers Make Passionate Plead for Weah's Re-Election At Huge Rivercess Citizen Rally
The Public Works Minister, Ruth Coker Collins, and the Minister of Health, Wilhemina Jallah, have urged the people of Rivercess County to support President George Weah's bid for… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Liberia: U.S. Hints Liberia On the Termination of Accreditation of Some Liberian Foreign Mission Workers
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Liberia may be forced to recall some of its diplomatic mission staff due to a critical stance taken by the United States Department of State… Read more »
Liberia: First-Time Voters Overwhelmingly Back a War Crimes Court Survey Finds
As Liberia commemorates 20 years since the end of the civil conflict that left devastated the country and left 250,000 people dead, a survey of first-time voters conducted in two… Read more »
Liberia: Nobel Laureate Urges Voters to Stop Rewarding Warlords With Votes
Liberian Nobel Peace prize laureate Leymah Gbowee urged Liberian voters not to elect alleged warlords in October's elections at one of two events held Friday to commemorate 20… Read more »
West Africa: Weah Justifies Exportation of Electricity to Ivory Coast
In the wake of huge criticisms from political opponents and critics, President George Manneh Weah has justified and outlined reasons for the move made by his government to engage… Read more »
Liberia: Opposition Parties Ramp Up Campaign Three Weeks After Ruling Party Took the Lead
The countdown to the October elections has entered its third week since the National Elections Commission (NEC) officially opened the political campaign. While the ruling party has… Read more »