Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has criticized the expulsion of Representative Yekeh Kolubah from the House of Representatives, labeling the move a threat to free expression. Citing the Liberian Constitution, the former president urged lawmakers to respect the rule of law, saying such adherence is essential for "good governance".

The controversial lawmaker was ousted following allegations of

Opposition leaders have gathered at the private resort of former President George M. Weah for the reburial ceremony of his late father, sparking speculation about a potential political alliance. The meeting brought together former rivals, including Senator Amara Konneh, a key ally of the ruling Unity Party, as well as other prominent lawmakers.

The event took place amid criticisms of the government's

The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has warned of an erosion of democratic norms in the country, specifically citing threats to "the right to freedom of speech and expression." In a statement, the Union said there was growing public anxiety regarding the consequences of speaking freely.

"Today, many Liberians - journalists, students, activists, and ordinary citizens -are increasingly anxious about

The Office for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court (OWEC) - the body tasked with creating a judicial framework to prosecute civil war perpetrators - has accused senior government officials of deliberately undermining its work.

OWEC Executive Director Jallah A. Barbu said the obstruction goes beyond mere

A recent survey has revealed an alarming rise in antibiotic misuse among Liberian women. The findings - showing that nine in 10 women use these drugs monthly to manage their menstrual cycles - have been described by experts as "frightening." There are growing fears that this practice will rapidly accelerate antibacterial resistance across the country.

The misuse of antibiotics has long troubled the

Criticism is mounting over the appointment of Jonathan K. Weedor as the new chairperson of the National Elections Commission. Opposition figures and civil society groups argue that his previous expressions of support for the ruling Unity Party render him unfit for the role.

"He is a seasoned expert in electoral management... However, the same cannot be said about his independence, an equally important

President Joseph Boakai has reportedly sought the intervention of French President Emmanuel Macron regarding Liberia's ongoing border dispute with neighboring Guinea. This comes amid allegations that Guinean authorities deployed customs officers on Liberian territory.

According to the local daily FrontPage Africa, Boakai is seeking to leverage France's historical ties with Guinea to de-escalate the

The leaders of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone met in Conakry to defuse escalating border tensions. The friction flared after reports that Guinean soldiers crossed into Liberia's northern Lofa County, hoisted the Guinean flag, and allegedly blocked a Liberian company from mining along the shared river border.

The incident mirrors

ECOWAS, the West African regional bloc, has expressed concern over rising border tensions involving Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, while urging all parties to exercise restraint. In an official statement, ECOWAS announced the deployment of a technical assessment mission to evaluate developments in the disputed Yenga area - a long-standing flashpoint due to historical territorial disagreements between Guinea and Sierra

The Ghanaian Ambassador to Liberia, Godwin Baletum Amonzem, has assured the host nation that justice will prevail in the brutal murder of a Liberian national in Ghana - an incident that has strained relations between the two countries.

Speaking during Ghana's 69th Independence Day celebrations in Monrovia, Amonzem urged Liberians to remain patient and trust the security and legal institutions of both