4 h. ago Liberia: Heeding Advise of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, a decision coming days after leading local and international human rights organizations urged him to do so. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In an executive order issued Wednesday evening, two days before the current [...] The post Liberia: Heeding Advise of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 h. ago Liberia: Heeding Advice of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, a decision coming days after leading local and international human rights organizations urged him to do so. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In an executive order issued Wednesday evening, two days before the current [...] The post Liberia: Heeding Advice of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Urged to Suspend or Dismiss Finance, Justice Ministers Over Supreme Court Ruling Controversy

Monrovia – A former Budget Analyst at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Wilmot F. Smith, has called on President Joseph Boakai to suspend or dismiss Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan and Justice Minister Oswald Tweh for what he described as their deliberate misguidance during the country’s recent budget crisis. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuelweedee.conway@frontpageafricaonline.com Smith, [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Urged to Suspend or Dismiss Finance, Justice Ministers Over Supreme Court Ruling Controversy appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 h. ago Liberia: Fire Disrupts LMHRA Operations, Triggers Joint Safety Investigation

Monrovia – A fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday severely disrupted operations at the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), temporarily halting activities at the agency and affecting nearby institutions. The blaze originated in the generator room shared by LMHRA, the Liberia National Lottery, and the Pharmacy Board. The incident also impacted [...] The post Liberia: Fire Disrupts LMHRA Operations, Triggers Joint Safety Investigation appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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23 h. ago University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal

Monrovia, Liberia – The University of Liberia (UL) has taken decisive action following a four-month investigation into alleged academic fraud and misconduct, most notably the widely publicized Dorr Cooper fake graduation incident. In a statement released today, the University announced the dismissal of seven individuals and the suspension of the Associate Vice President & Registrar. […] The post University of Liberia Fires Seven, Suspends Registrar, Reinstates Two in Dorr Cooper Fake Graduation Scandal appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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23 h. ago Journalist Tumbey Defends Report on Diamond Mineral Water, Rejects Blackmail Allegations

Joseph Tumbey, Managing Editor of the Afric Daily Newspaper, has strongly rejected allegations made by the National Beverage Inc., producers of Diamond Mineral Water, labeling him a blackmailer. He described the company response to his recent investigative report as craps and illogical. Tumbey has publicly challenged the company to present any evidence they claim to […] The post Journalist Tumbey Defends Report on Diamond Mineral Water, Rejects Blackmail Allegations appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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27 h. ago Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister

Leading local and international human rights organizations have joined together to issue a statement urging Liberian President Joseph Boakai to renew an executive order for the Office of War and Economics Crimes Court set to expire tomorrow, May 1. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The groups, including the Liberian based Civil [...] The post Liberia: Leading Human Rights Organizations Urge President to Renew Expiring Executive Order for War Crimes Court Office as US Ambassador Meets with Office Head and Justice Minister appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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28 h. ago University of Liberia President Cracks Down on Academic Fraud, Fires Eight and Launches Major Reforms

Monrovia – In a move to restore credibility and academic integrity, the President of the University of Liberia (UL), Dr. Layli Maparyan, has dismissed eight employees following the findings of a months-long investigation into coordinated academic fraud across key departments. By Willie Tokpah The decision comes in the wake of a four-month probe conducted by [...] The post University of Liberia President Cracks Down on Academic Fraud, Fires Eight and Launches Major Reforms appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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28 h. ago Liberia: AFELL Reaffirms Commitment to Justice, Elects New Leadership at 23rd Convention

Monrovia – The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the rule of law and promoting justice across Liberia. The call was made during the organization’s 23rd National Convention held over the weekend on Capitol Hill in Monrovia. The convention, held under the theme “Together Let’s Rise Up to Strengthen [...] The post Liberia: AFELL Reaffirms Commitment to Justice, Elects New Leadership at 23rd Convention appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago LDEA cries over lack of gov’t support in fight against drug abuse

By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, Liberia:  The Head of Prevention and Awareness at the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Madame Grace G. Mulbah, has revealed that a significant gap exists in the enforcement of drug prevention efforts across Liberia due to a lack of government support. Speaking recently at the launch of the Congo Town Township … The post LDEA cries over lack of gov’t support in fight against drug abuse appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Religious Leaders Reportedly Urging Speaker Koffa to Resign; Catholic Church Distances Itself  

Monrovia – FrontPageAfrica has reliably gathered that Liberia’s religious community, acting on the request of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, is attempting to persuade Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa to resign amid a prolonged political standoff in the House of Representatives. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The Supreme Court recently ruled, through Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, [...] The post Liberia: Religious Leaders Reportedly Urging Speaker Koffa to Resign; Catholic Church Distances Itself   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: AFELL Ends 23rd Convention with Election of New Officials as Chief Justice Urges Action Over Rhetoric

The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has successfully concluded its 23rd National Convention with the election of a new corps of officials to lead the organization for the next term. By: Julius Konton, contributing writer The well-organized and colorful event, held at the Banquet Hall of the Temple of Justice on Capitol Hill, [...] The post Liberia: AFELL Ends 23rd Convention with Election of New Officials as Chief Justice Urges Action Over Rhetoric appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Opposition Parties Issue Ultimatum to President Boakai Over Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Four opposition political parties—the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), the Alternative National Congress (ANC), the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), and the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC)—along with Mulbah Morlu, Chairman of the political advocacy group STAND, have issued an ultimatum to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. By J.H. Webster Clayeh, websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com They demand [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Parties Issue Ultimatum to President Boakai Over Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Gov’t’s Lukewarm Approach to Enforcing Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Campaign for UN Security Council Seat – Experts Warn

Monrovia – When President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung took the oath of office on January 22, 2024—administered by Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh—they swore to uphold, protect, and defend the Constitution of Liberia. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In his inaugural address, President Boakai vowed that his administration would reflect the hopes [...] The post Liberia: Gov’t’s Lukewarm Approach to Enforcing Supreme Court Ruling Could Undermine Campaign for UN Security Council Seat – Experts Warn appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Advocates Warn Trump Administration’s Plans to Shut Offices Devoted to Global Justice and Human Trafficking Will Be Big Blow to Liberian Victims

Human rights advocates working on transitional justice and human trafficking in Liberia say they are shocked by this week’s announcement by Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, that the US government will shut down the Office of Global Criminal Justice and the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, both of which have played [...] The post Liberia: Advocates Warn Trump Administration’s Plans to Shut Offices Devoted to Global Justice and Human Trafficking Will Be Big Blow to Liberian Victims appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Statement by His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. On the Supreme Court Ruling Regarding the Legislative Impasse

April 24, 2025 My Fellow Liberians, Yesterday (April 23, 2025), the Supreme Court of Liberia, our nation’s highest arbiter of justice, delivered its ruling on the Bill of Information relating to the ongoing impasse in the House of Representatives. As President of the Republic, I acknowledge the ruling of the Supreme Court. However, we must … The post Statement by His Excellency, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. On the Supreme Court Ruling Regarding the Legislative Impasse appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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6 d. ago Liberia: MOVEE Demands Boakai Enforce Supreme Court Ruling, Vows to Defend Rule of Law Through ‘Orange Revolution’

Monrovia – The Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) has issued a direct challenge to President Joseph Boakai, urging his administration to immediately enforce the Supreme Court ruling that reaffirms Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Willie Tokpah In a press statement released Thursday, MOVEE hailed the Court’s decision [...] The post Liberia: MOVEE Demands Boakai Enforce Supreme Court Ruling, Vows to Defend Rule of Law Through ‘Orange Revolution’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Record Gold Prices Spark Questions About National Benefit Amid Resource Wealth

Monrovia – As gold prices soar to an unprecedented $3,500 per ounce—marking a 30 percent surge in just the first four months of the year—questions are mounting over whether resource-rich Liberia stands to benefit from this global trend. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@fronpageafricaonline.com Liberia boasts substantial deposits of gold, both in large-scale industrial concessions and [...] The post Liberia: Record Gold Prices Spark Questions About National Benefit Amid Resource Wealth appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Former NSA Deputy Warns Against Vigilante Justice, Urges Students to Uphold Rule of Law

Monrovia – The former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and CEO of Crime Stoppers Liberia, Sam Saryon, has sounded a warning over the rise in street violence and vigilante justice in Liberia, describing it as a direct threat to national stability and legal order. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking on Tuesday, April [...] The post Liberia: Former NSA Deputy Warns Against Vigilante Justice, Urges Students to Uphold Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Rep Kolleh Threatens Impeachment of Supreme Court Justices Over Ruling In House Impasse

Monrovia – Tensions between the Liberian Legislature and the Judiciary reached a boiling point Wednesday after Bong County District #2 Representative James Kolleh issued a stern warning to members of the Supreme Court bench, threatening possible impeachment proceedings. By Willie N. Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Rep. Kolleh’s remarks came in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in [...] The post Liberia: Rep Kolleh Threatens Impeachment of Supreme Court Justices Over Ruling In House Impasse appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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