17 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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63 h. 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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64 h. 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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4 d. ago Africar Group and AUTO24.africa Launch EV24.africa – The Largest Pan

March 2025 – Africa – Africar Group and AUTO24.africa have officially launched EV24.africa, the most comprehensive pan-African marketplace for electric vehicles (EVs). The platform enables buyers in all 54 African countries to access a wide range of over 200 models from more than 25 global brands, with competitive pricing and seamless delivery. With the increasing […] The post Africar Group and AUTO24.africa Launch EV24.africa – The Largest Pan-African EV Marketplace appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 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: NEC Declares Kogar Winner of Nimba County Senatorial By

Nimba County – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has officially announced Representative Samuel Kogar as the winner of the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election, following the completion of the final vote tally. By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com NEC Chairperson Davidetta Brown Lansanah made the declaration on Thursday, confirming that Kogar, the candidate of the Movement for Democracy and [...] The post Liberia: NEC Declares Kogar Winner of Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: NEC Chairperson Reports Peaceful Start to Nimba County Senatorial By

Sanniquellie — The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced a peaceful and orderly start to the ongoing Senatorial By-election in Nimba County, with voting officially underway across all precincts. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking at a press briefing held at the Sanniquellie City Hall on Tuesday, April 22, NEC Chairperson Davidetta Browne Lansanah said [...] The post Liberia: NEC Chairperson Reports Peaceful Start to Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: MPC Urges Peaceful, Transparent Election in Nimba County

NIMBA COUNTY —  The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has issued a passionate call for peace, transparency, and active civic participation in the upcoming by-election. In an official statement released over the weekend, MPC political leader and businessman Mr. Simeon Freeman appealed to citizens across the county to uphold democratic values as they head to [...] The post Liberia: MPC Urges Peaceful, Transparent Election in Nimba County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro

Sanniquellie – With the senatorial by-election set for April 22, several senior government officials are facing criticism for allegedly misusing Nimba County’s Social Development Fund (SDF) to influence the political allegiance of local leaders. By Franklin Doloquee Sources in Sanniquellie revealed that the Minister of Internal Affairs, Francis Nyumalin, Representative Nyah Flomo of District #2, [...] The post Liberia: USD 393K Development Fund Allegedly Used to Sway Local Chiefs for Pro-Gov’t Candidate in Nimba By-eletion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago ECOWAS Citizens Union of Liberia Inducts New Leadership into Office

On Sunday, April 13, the ECOWAS Citizens Union of Liberia officially inducted its newly elected leaders into office at the Vamuco Reception Hall, Vai Town, to steer the affairs of the institution, with Youssouf Barry taking over from Yayah E. Jalingo as Chairman. The ECOWAS Citizens Union was established in 1991, and represents member states [...] The post ECOWAS Citizens Union of Liberia Inducts New Leadership into Office appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Calls for Multidimensional Approach In Anti

Washington DC – At the Partnerships for Anticorruption Global Forum held in Washington, DC on April 8-9, 2025, Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Public Accounts and Audits Committee of the Liberian Senate, delivered an impassioned address that underscored the critical role of elected and public officials in the fight against corruption. By Gerald C. [...] The post Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Calls for Multidimensional Approach In Anti-Corruption Fight at Global Forum appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago A Call for Government Overhaul in Liberia: Rectifying Missteps for a Brighter Future

By: Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: Liberia stands at a critical juncture in its development. A nation rich in potential yet burdened by history, it is under the leadership of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung. The government faces an urgent call to action. The time … The post A Call for Government Overhaul in Liberia: Rectifying Missteps for a Brighter Future appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: AFELL Appeals to President Boakai to Appoint Female Justice in His Quest for Judicial Reform

Monrovia — The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) is appealing to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint a female Chief Justice when the current Chief Justice retires. During the official opening of the March Term of Court, Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh announced her imminent retirement after years of dedicated services. In a [...] The post Liberia: AFELL Appeals to President Boakai to Appoint Female Justice in His Quest for Judicial Reform appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia’s Silent Crisis: The Intertwined Scourge of Drug Abuse and Mental Illness Demands Urgent National Action

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia stands at a precipice, grappling with a burgeoning public health emergency that casts a long shadow over its present and threatens to consume its future. Across the bustling streets of Monrovia and extending into the quieter corners of the nation, a silent yet devastating crisis is unfolding: the […] The post Liberia’s Silent Crisis: The Intertwined Scourge of Drug Abuse and Mental Illness Demands Urgent National Action appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago AFELL Appeals to President Boakai to Appoint Female Justice in His Quest for Judicial Reform

Monrovia, Liberia — The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) is appealing to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to appoint a female Chief Justice when the current Chief Justice retires. During the official opening of the March Term of Court, Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Yuoh announced her imminent retirement after years of dedicated service. In […] The post AFELL Appeals to President Boakai to Appoint Female Justice in His Quest for Judicial Reform appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Cuttington Graduate School Disqualifies Senior Class Presidential Candidate, Sparking Controversy

The Election Management Body (EMB) at Cuttington Graduate School has officially disqualified Pharaze Dekpah, the sole opposing candidate in the race for Senior Class President. Dekpah’s disqualification follows the EMB’s discovery that he failed to meet the required Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5, a mandatory guideline for candidates in the election. By: Edwin G. [...] The post Cuttington Graduate School Disqualifies Senior Class Presidential Candidate, Sparking Controversy appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns  

Monrovia – The NGO Coalition of Liberia has raised alarm over the increasing influx of Burkinabe and Ivorian nationals into Liberia, alleging that their involvement in cocoa farming and illegal mining is causing widespread deforestation, land conflicts, and illegal immigration concerns. In a statement issued this week, the coalition called on the Liberian government to [...] The post Liberia: NGO Coalition of Liberia Urges Government Action on Burkinabe and Ivorian Influx Amid Rising Land and Forest Concerns   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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