April 21
Liberia: LNBA Urges Nimba Citizens to Uphold Rule of Law Ahead of Senatorial By-Election
Ahead of the much-anticipated Senatorial By-Election in Nimba County, the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has called on citizens of the vote-rich county to fully exercise… Read more »
Liberia: Tribe Surpasses Gender - Nimba Supt. Gono
With just days to the Nimba County senatorial by-election, Superintendent Ma Kou Meapeh Gono has publicly endorsed Unity Party candidate Samuel G. Kogar, stating that… Read more »
Liberia: Now Is the Time - Why Nimba Needs Edith Gongloe-Weh in the Senate
particularly in our counties--has been shaped by exclusion, tribalism, and the systemic silencing of women. Today, we stand at a critical crossroads in Nimba County. The upcoming… Read more »
Liberia: LFA, CAF Conduct Coaching Course for Female Inmates At Monrovia Central Prison
The Liberia Football Association, in partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Monday officially launched a CAF License D coaching course for female inmates… Read more »
Liberia: This Is No Longer About Who Is Speaker--It's About the Rule of Law
Enough is enough. For seven months, Liberia has been locked in a constitutional nightmare, one that has paralyzed the Legislature, shredded public confidence in our institutions,… Read more »
Liberia: Assistant Minister Carlos Tingban Leads Era of Reform, Transparency and Growth
Assistant Minister of Mines Carlos E. Tingban is rewriting the narrative of Liberia's mining sector through a masterful blend of governance, expertise and reform. His influence is… Read more »
Liberia: 'Football Is Getting Better' - Cassell Kuoh Hails Raji's Administration Despite Ongoing Rivalry
In what many see as a surprising turn, Liberia Football Association (LFA) presidential hopeful Cassell Anthony Kuoh has praised the current LFA administration under Mustapha I.… Read more »
Liberia: Nimba Decides - Citizens Speak As Hope, Accountability, and Unity Dominate By-Election Conversations
As Nimba County prepares for its senatorial by-election on April 22, 2025, a sense of anticipation fills the air -- from the busy streets of Ganta to the farming zones of Tappita… Read more »
Liberia: Grace Kpaan's Legal Team Denies Arrest Rumors, Calls Allegations 'Malicious Propaganda'
The legal team representing former Montserrado County Superintendent Grace T. Kpaan has broken its silence following widespread reports alleging her arrest in connection with a… Read more »
Liberia: Candidate Gonpu's Absence Less Than 48 Hours Before Poll Raises Residency Eyebrows
Less than two days before eligible voters in Nimba County head to the polls to elect a new senator to replace the late Prince Yormie Johnson, one of the certified… Read more »
Liberia: Banking Sector in Decline
The Central Bank of Liberia's 2024 Annual Report delivers a warning that we cannot ignore: the country's commercial banking sector is in sustained and worsening decline. The… Read more »
Ghana/Liberia: LFA Media Officer to Undergo Professional Training in Ghana
Liberia Football Association (LFA) Media Officer Sam P. Jadoe will depart for Accra, Ghana, on Monday, April 21, to participate in specialized training on match production basics… Read more »
Liberia: Benita Urey Denies Match-Fixing Allegations As LFA Suspends 11 Paynesville FC Players
Shaita Angels President Benita Urey has sharply denied allegations circulating on social media that she gave $300 to players of Paynesville FC in an attempt to manipulate a match,… Read more »
Liberia: Grand Gedean Advocate Urges Former GGAA President Fred Gwyan to Reconcile
Young Grand Gedean social reform advocate Watson Chelley is calling on former Grand Gedeh Association in the Americas (GGAA) President Fred Gwyan to reconcile with the association… Read more »
Liberia: Diamond Mineral Water Producer Threatens Legal Action Over 'False, Misleading' Reports
The management of National Beverage Inc., the sole owner and producer of Diamond Mineral Water, has strongly distanced itself from and rejected what it describes as misleading… Read more »
Liberia: Nimba Decides - 307,000 Voters to Elect Prince Johnson's Successor On Tuesday
More than 307,000 registered voters in Nimba County are expected to head to the polls Tuesday, April 22, for a high-stakes senatorial by-election -- a race that has become a fierce… Read more »
Liberia: Archbishop of Monrovia Urges Respect for Rule of Law in Easter Sunday Sermon
In an Easter Sunday sermon at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Catholic Archbishop of Monrovia, Gabriel Blamo Jubwe, issued a stern warning to Liberians and the national leadership: do… Read more »
Liberia: 'Gio and Mano Don't Own Nimba, Vote With Your Conscience,' Paramount Chief Urges Ahead of By-Election
As voters prepare for Tuesday's crucial senatorial by-election, a prominent traditional leader in Nimba County has urged citizens to reject tribalism and vote based on conscience… Read more »
Liberia: Local Voices Liberia, Partners Strengthen Media and Civic Engagement Ahead of Nimba County Senatorial By-Election
Local Voices Liberia (LVL), in collaboration with media development partners, has implemented several activities to support the conduct of the Nimba County senatorial by-election… Read more »
April 18
Liberia: Jemima Wolokollie Slams CDC Dues Drive As 'Criminal Scheme,' Warns Against Weah's Comeback
Former Deputy Commerce Minister for Small Business Jemima Wolokollie has blasted the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) over its recent dues campaign, labeling it a… Read more »
Liberia: Feminist Forum Set to Kick Off Women's Rights Training in Monrovia
The Liberia Feminist Forum (LFF) is set to host a five-day training from April 21st to 25th, 2025, at the Liberia Learning Centre in Paynesville, under the theme: "Promoting… Read more »
April 17
Liberia: Finda Bundoo's Lawyer Defies Task Force Summons, Demands Court Hearing Instead
In a striking pushback against the government's anti-corruption efforts, Simpson Consultancy, LLC has refused a summons from the Assets Recovery & Property Task Force (AREPT),… Read more »
Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Demands Retraction Over 'Misleading' Report On Environmental Study Dispute
ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has denounced as "grossly misleading and inaccurate" a recent report by the Daily Observer suggesting the steel giant is defying the Liberian government… Read more »
Liberia: Court Frees 19 After Years Without Trial
Nineteen inmates who spent years behind bars without trial walked free Wednesday after Criminal Court "A" ordered their release, slamming the government for failing to prosecute… Read more »
Liberia: NEC Kicks Off Two-Day Inter-Party Dialogue Ahead of April 22 Senatorial By-Election
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has begun a two-day Inter-Party Consultative Committee (IPCC) dialogue in Ganta, Nimba County, ahead of the April 22 senatorial by-election. Read more »