Liberia

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:47:25 GMT
Is Liberian Legislature A Place For Money Laundering?
[New Republic] Nimba County District 7 Representative, Musa Hansan Bility has made serious allegations against the Liberian Legislature, labeling it as a hub of money laundering within the country.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:51:03 GMT
Major Step in Malaria Prevention As Three West African Countries Roll Out Vaccine
[GAVI] Cotonou/Freetown/Monrovia -- In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries - Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone - today launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of chil...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:30:00 GMT
A Slap in the Face of Liberian Veterans - Pres. Boakai Appoints Senegalese Kebe
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As many Liberians struggle to find jobs in the country, President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed Senegalese Alioune Kebe as Ambassador-At-Large for Youth and Sports Development.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:19:19 GMT
'Removal of Tenured Officials Violates Constitution'
[Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 24, delivered a landmark precedent decision in the tenure dispute over five Autonomous Public Commissions and Agencies (petitioners), whose leaderships the Executive Branch (respondent) sought...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:17:14 GMT
About U.S.$ 3 Million Made From Planks Unaccounted for At FDA
[Liberian Observer] Titus Buah was very excited about his new assignment as the supervisor for a checkpoint in Big Joe Town, Grand Bassa County. It was a busier, bigger and more beneficial assignment for a checkpoint contractor with the Forestry Deve...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:15:28 GMT
How Expensive Is Liberian Legislative Politics?
[Liberian Observer] A recent report by the DUCOR Institute, a Liberian think tank, has shed light on the substantial costs associated with legislative politics in Liberia. On average, it costs a legislative candidate around US$234,000 to win a seat i...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:49:55 GMT
Court Orders Boakai to Withdraw Nominations
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Liberia's Supreme Court has ordered President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to withdraw nominations he made to various tenured positions, having determined that tenured officials' rights to due process were violated.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:05:54 GMT
The Libyan Political Crisis - Implication for Human Trafficking
[FPRI] Background

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:32:28 GMT
Liberia Establishes Energy Sector Working Group to Address Power Supply Challenges
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched the Energy Sector Working Group (ESWG), aimed at ensuring coordination, information sharing, intended to make the energy sector more vibrant and efficient in service delivery...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:25:40 GMT
Speaker Koffa to Deliver Keynote Address At World Malaria Day Celebration Today
[FrontPageAfrica] Yarkpah Town -- Today, Liberia will join the rest of the world in commemoration of the World Malaria Day, under the theme: Health equity, Gender, and Human Rights." The national slogan is: "Sleep under the net, everywhere and every ...

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:20:10 GMT
Up's Nyan Twayen Takes Decisive Lead
[Liberian Observer] The senatorial candidate of the ruling Unity Party (UP), Nyan D. Twayen, has taken a significant lead over his main rival, Rep. Samuel G. Kogar, in the first provisional results of the senatorial election in Nimba County.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:18:24 GMT
Lipo Partners With Cari to Drive Innovation in Agric Sector
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) has signed an MOU with the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for the establishment of the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC).

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:48:23 GMT
Liberia Mines - 'Illegal' Miner Sues Villagers
[New Republic] The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave alleging armed robbery and terroristic threat.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:36:56 GMT
Liberia Launches Anti-Malaria Vaccine for Children 5-18 Months Today
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia is taking a significant step forward in its fight against malaria with the official launch of an anti-malaria vaccine for children aged 5 to 18 months. The launch ceremony is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thu...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:37:55 GMT
Supreme Court Rules Against Boakai's Romoval Of Tenured Officials
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The government of Liberia has failed to win four landmark tenure cases regarding heads of four agencies: the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Governance Commission, Liberia Lottery Authority, and the Liberia Nationa...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:25:13 GMT
Investigation Discovers Illegal Timber Trafficking Web At Cari
[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko -- Planks and wood machines are everywhere: near a nursery and on the basketball court, by an abandoned vehicle and even along an indoor corridor. The grayish coloring of the planks suggests that they have been here for a wh...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:23:58 GMT
12 Major Highways Under Full Rehab
[Liberian Observer] The government has embarked on the rehabilitation of 12 major highways across the country. The rehabilitation of the 12 highways is in line with President Boakai's promise to keep all major highways pliable year-round. The 12 majo...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:35:13 GMT
Police and Motorcyclists Sign MOU On Road & Public Safety
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, aiming to enhance public safety and ensure ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:34:09 GMT
Senator Saah Joseph Proposes U.S.$3 Million to Combat Fire Outbreaks
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In the wake of the unprecedented increase in fire disasters in Liberia, Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph has proposed a budgetary allotment of US$3M towards the purchase of 17 fire trucks for districts in his count...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:32:40 GMT
VP Koung Fails to Turn Out to Vote in Nimba Senatorial By-Election Amid Concerns Over Who He Supports in the High Stakes Election
[FrontPageAfrica] Gompa -- Vice President Jeremiah Koung didn't cast his vote during Tuesday's senatorial by-election in Nimba County, much to the disappointment of his supporters and party members.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:20:32 GMT
Lawmaker Calls for Robust Enforcement of Copyright Laws
[Liberian Observer] -- As LIPO's DG commits to revitalizing Liberia's creative industry

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:23:01 GMT
Dismissed Presidential Guards Give Ultimatum
[New Republic] Amid escalating tensions, a group of 300 armed dismissed presidential officers has issued a stern ultimatum to the Boakai government, demanding payment for their unjust termination within one week or face dire consequences.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:22:19 GMT
Is Boakai Playing Games With Establishment of War Crimes Court?
[New Republic] Mark N. Mengonfia -- Since the signing of the resolution for the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia by members of the National Legislature, many continue to wonder as to why President Joseph NyumaBoakai is yet ...

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:44:36 GMT
I. Coast Cocoa Trade Destroying Liberian Forest-Report
[New Dawn] Brussels -- An investigation by Côte d'Ivoire NGO suggests that the European Union law on deforestation urgently needs to be implemented to significantly strengthen supply chain traceability mechanisms.

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:44:35 GMT
Dismissed EPs' Threats Unacceptable Says Information Minister
[New Dawn] The head of the elite presidential guard Executive Protection Service (EPS) Mr. Sam Gaye has defended his decision, emphasizing his aim to uphold professionalism and standards for EPS staff.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:40:52 GMT
Low Turnout of Voters, Peaceful Poll in Nimba Senatorial By-Election
[FrontPageAfrica] Sanniquellei -- Voting commenced in some of the precinct centers in the Sanniquellei and Bah regions in Tuesday's Nimba senatorial by-election, with a low turnout of voters.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:33:34 GMT
Cocoa Beans Exported From Cote d'Ivoire to EU Originate From Deforested Land in Liberia
[Liberian Observer] Authors of an investigation reveal that companies sourcing cocoa from Côte d'Ivoire are promoting the destruction of forests in Liberia.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:25:26 GMT
Supreme To Decide Fate Of Officials With Tenure
[New Republic] The nation's high court, the Supreme Court of Liberia is expected to hand down ruling in the much-publicized turned position saga.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:50:25 GMT
Who Replaces VP Koung As Nimba's Next Senator?
[Liberian Observer] As citizens and residents of Nimba County head to the polls today to elect the next senator in the eagerly anticipated by-election, the focus is on the four male candidates vying for the seat. The candidates include former Senator...

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:48:53 GMT
House Endorses Audit
[Liberian Observer] The House of Representatives has approved an audit by the General Auditing Committee (GAC) in a move to enhance accountability and transparency. This decision, led by Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa's leadership, marks the first audit of th...

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