Liberia: NEC Detects Over 27,000 Double Registration, and 500 Suspected Underaged Children Discovered On Voter Roll

The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah, has announced that the Commission will collaborate with the Ministry of Justice to take… Read more »

Liberia: Cllr. Warner Clarifies Photo With Cllr. Gongloe - Says He Is Not a Politician

In response to increased public interest and queries regarding a widely circulated photo of him alongside presidential aspirant, Cllr. Tiawn S. Gongloe, Cllr. T. Negbalee Warner… Read more »

Liberia: Pro-Weah Officials, Lawmakers in Nimba Accused of Coercing the County's Local Authorities to Support President Weah's Re-Election Bid

a group of government officials and lawmakers of Nimba County in support of President George Weah's re-election bid have been accused of coercing local government officials of the… Read more »

Liberia: EU Provides U.S.$88 Million to Promote Democracy, Youth Empowerment

The European Union (EU) and the Government of Liberia (GOL) have signed four separate financing agreements to promote and support democracy, youth empowerment, and the forestry… Read more »

Liberia: EPA Celebrates 55th World Environment Day in Buchanan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th with a virtual event that highlighted the importance of environmental protection. Read more »

Liberia: Kouyateh Elected Liberia First Movement Servant in-Charge and Presidential Candidate

One of the newly certificated political parties in Liberia, Liberia First Movement has elected a renowned Liberian politician and activist, Sheikh Al Moustapha Kouyateh as Servant… Read more »

Liberia: Surido Receives U.S.$86,590 Grant From Japanese Embassy to Improve WASH Facilities in Three Schools in Bong

The Government of Japan through its Embassy in Monrovia has awarded a grant of 86, 590 United States Dollars to the Sustainable Urban and Rural Integrated Development Organization… Read more »

Liberia: LFA President Holds Day-Long Engagement With Sports Journalists

Members of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia have successfully concluded a one-day extensive media engagement with Mustapha I. Raji, the President of the Liberia Football… Read more »

Liberia: IREDD Smells 'Chaotic' Election, Calls for Measures to Curtail Electoral Violence

As the country gears toward the General and Presidential Election, the Executive Director for the Institute for Research and Democratic Development (IREDD) Matthias M. Yeanay says… Read more »

Liberia: Buchanan Risks Isolation As St. John River Bridge Dismantling Gradually

The St. John River Bridge, connecting Grand Bassa and Montserrado Counties, is on the verge of collapse, raising concerns among residents and authorities. Read more »

Liberia: Disabled Community Sets Four-Year Strategic Plans - Focuses Much On Legislative Representation and Talents Exhibition

The new leadership of the National Union of Organizations of the Disabled (NUOD), the independent umbrella body of Liberia's disabled persons not on Government's direct support… Read more »

Liberia: Finance Minister Samuel Tweah Threatens to Withhold Salaries of Ministers Over Unsubmitted Financial Reports

Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has issued a stern warning to government ministers who fail to submit financial reports during the accounting period, stating that their salaries will… Read more »

Liberia: Press Union of Liberia Backs Frontpageafrica Against Court Summons - Says Sources Must Be Protected

The Press Union of Liberia says it stands with FrontPage Africa (FPA) regarding a summons FPA received from Criminal Court C on its reporting of the $100 million drug burst in… Read more »

Liberia: Western Cluster Limited Initiates Clean-Up Campaign in Bomi, Calls On Citizens to Own the Process

Western Cluster Limited over the weekend collaborated with the City Council of Tubmanburg in observance of first Saturday cleaning up campaign. Read more »

Liberia: Jewel Howard Taylor, a Liability or a National Treasure

Madam Jewel Howard Taylor, the first Female Vice President of Liberia, may be seen as a woman deep in controversy; depending on which side of the divide one stands, but… Read more »

Liberia: First Conviction in Switzerland for War Crimes Against Humanity

Seven plaintiffs write a page of Swiss and Liberian history as Alieu Kosiah is convicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Read more »

Liberia: Swiss Appeals Court Upholds First Conviction of Perpetrator in Liberian Civil Wars

In a landmark verdict delivered by the Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court, former warlord Alieu Kosiah has been sentenced to twenty years in prison for crimes… Read more »

Liberia: UN Human Rights Platform Donates Five Motorbikes to INCHR to Strengthen Fight Against Gender Based Violence, Harmful Practices

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has donated five motorbikes to the Independent National Human Rights Commission (INCHR) to strengthen… Read more »

Liberia: Visually Impaired Man Graduates From Louis Arthur School of Law

Joshua B. Shadrach, a visually impaired Liberian, has overcome the barriers faced by people living with disabilities and is expected to earn a Bachelor of Law Degree on Friday,… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Afro Pop Artist, Kizzy-W Excelling in Variety Genres

Kizzy W, whose real identity is Newton Saye Woyeh, is a Liberian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor who is now on the rise. He is a multi-talented artist that excels in… Read more »

Liberia: 'Be Open to Collaboration, Integration of Other Disciplines - Deputy Finance Minister Tanneh Brunson Tells UL Graduates

Deputy Finance Minister for Budget and Development Planning, Madam Tanneh G. Brunson, challenged graduates of the University of Liberia Business College to navigate the world by… Read more »

Liberia: Warlord Alieu Kosiah Is Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Crimes Against Humanity On Appeal

Seven plaintiffs write a page of Swiss and Liberian history as Alieu Kosiah is convicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes. Read more »

Liberia: VP Jewel Howard Taylor Urges Lofians Not to Vote for Boakai

In one of her few town hall meetings in Lofa County, Vice President Jewel Howard told a group of Lofians not to vote for Vice President Joseph Boakai because his vice president is… Read more »

West Africa: Communication Expert Challenges ECOWAS Member States to Improve On Processes for Credible Elections

In a paper he delivered on Tuesday 23 May at the ECOWAS Court of Justice Conference on Zero tolerance for unconstitutional change of government in Banjul, the Gambia, Mr. Paul… Read more »

Liberia: Japan Turns Over U.S.$2 Million Food Aid to Liberia

The Government of Liberia has expressed deep appreciation to the Government and The People of Japan for the turning over of US$2 million worth of KR Food Aid 2020 donated rice to… Read more »