Who Set Capitol Ablaze?
Liberian Observer
The December 18, 2024, fire that ravaged Liberia's Capitol building has sparked outrage, accusations, and a full-scale investigation. Authorities have described the scene as having… Read more »
Fire Engulfs Legislative Building Amid Leadership Dispute
FrontPageAfrica
Chaos erupted Wednesday morning as fire engulfed the Capitol Building, the seat of Liberia's Legislature. The blaze primarily affected the annex hosting the rotunda, joint chamber,… Read more »
Boakai Calls for Swift Investigation Into Fire Incident At Legislature
New Dawn
In the Capitol Building fire, President Joseph Boakai is calling for a speedy investigation into Wednesday's fire incident at the Capitol, vowing that anyone caught will be dealt… Read more »
Arson or Electrical Shock?
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia National Police, is yet to provide clear information on a fast-blazing fire that gutted the Rotunda of the Capitol Building here… Read more »
Liberia Secures MCC Compact Funding - U.S.$350m-U.S.$500m Expected
Liberian Investigator
Liberia has unlocked a $500 million lifeline from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a funding milestone poised to drive infrastructure, energy, and economic… Read more »
U.S. Embassy Condemns Police's 'Excessive' Force At Protesters During Tuesday's Capitol Hill Protest
FrontPageAfrica
The United States Embassy in Monrovia has called on all parties to remain calm and resolve the impasse on Capitol Hill so that the Legislature can return to work on behalf of all… Read more »
Central Bank of Liberia Locks Down, Hightens Security
Liberian Investigator
With Monrovia on edge after the Capitol fire and political turmoil boiling over, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has ramped up security, locking down its headquarters and… Read more »
Police Arrest Several Suspects
New Dawn
The Inspector General of Police, Col. Gregory Coleman, announces the arrest of 73 anti-government protesters and several individuals believed to be linked to the fire incident that… Read more »
Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Rep. Foko, Summon Koffa Over Capitol Building Fire
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian government, through the Liberia National Police (LNP), has ordered the immediate arrest of Representative Frank Saah Foko and summoned embattled House Speaker Cllr.… Read more »
Weah's Aide, Several Others Remanded In Prison Following Protest
Liberian Investigator
Former presidential aide to George Manneh Weah, Sekou Kalasco Damaro, along with fourteen others, has been remanded at the Monrovia Central Prison (South Beach) by Magistrate Ben… Read more »
Embattled Speaker Koffa Distances From Facebook Post
New Dawn
Embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa distances himself from a controversial Facebook post that seems to link him to supporting Wednesday's arson attack on the Capitol Building in… Read more »
Serial Suspect George Wade Back Behind Bars for Armed Robbery and Assault
Liberian Investigator
George Wade, a notorious alleged armed robber and rape suspect with a history of evading justice, has been arrested again, this time for armed robbery, theft, and sexual assault… Read more »
'We're Not Going to Accept This' - Pres. Boakai
Liberian Investigator
President Joseph Boakai has condemned the burning of the William R. Tolbert Joint Chamber of the Legislature, which was reduced to ashes early Wednesday morning, warning, "We're… Read more »
Weah Aide, Dozen More Arrested
New Dawn
About seventy protesters were arrested, among them former Presidential Aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro. The arrested protesters were later taken to the Monrovia Central Prison. Read more »
Irresponsible Display of Greed [editorial]
New Dawn
Wednesday's (December 18, 2024) arson attack on the Capitol that saw the seat of the Liberian Legislature in flames is counter-productive to democratic practice and respect for the… Read more »
