9 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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9 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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9 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Quiets Doubters with Renewed Mandate for War Crimes Court Office and $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia and given the court a six fold increase in annual budget, quieting growing concern about the government’s commitment to the court after numerous funding delays. The president’s action will give new wind to court advocates who were [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Quiets Doubters with Renewed Mandate for War Crimes Court Office and $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 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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9 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure to Dismiss Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper Over UL Bribery Scandal

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai is facing mounting pressure to dismiss D. Dorr Cooper, Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce, in the wake of a bribery and academic fraud scandal at the University of Liberia (UL). By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The renewed calls follow the announcement by UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan of [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure to Dismiss Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper Over UL Bribery Scandal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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25 h. ago EDITORIAL: Boakai’s Integrity Crisis: When Will the President Confront the Dorr Cooper Scandal?

IN A NATION striving to rebuild from decades of institutional decay and public mistrust, few issues strike more deeply at the soul of governance than academic fraud.  THE SCANDAL INVOLVING Commerce Inspector General Dorr Cooper is not merely an isolated case of personal misconduct — it is a test of President Joseph Boakai’s resolve to [...] The post EDITORIAL: Boakai’s Integrity Crisis: When Will the President Confront the Dorr Cooper Scandal? appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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28 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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33 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Issues Executive Order Mandating Biometric ID Enrollment for All in Liberia

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai has signed Executive Order No. 147, making it compulsory for all Liberian citizens and foreign residents to enroll in the National Biometric Identification System (NBIS) as part of a nationwide push for digital transformation and improved national security. By Willie Tokpah, willie.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com Effective immediately, the order requires any individual residing [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Issues Executive Order Mandating Biometric ID Enrollment for All in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai, Political Actors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling, Uphold Rule of Law

BREWERVILLE – Bishop Kortu Brown, former President of the Liberia Council of Churches, has called on President Joseph Boakai and all political actors to fully respect the recent ruling of the Supreme Court on the leadership dispute within the House of Representatives, emphasizing that disregard for the Court’s decision undermines rule of law and good [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Boakai, Political Actors to Respect Supreme Court Ruling, Uphold Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus

Monrovia – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has accused the government of President Joseph Boakai of unleashing violence on student activists, following a police crackdown on the University of Liberia’s Capitol Hill campus that has sparked outrage and condemnation from both students and the university administration. By Jaheim Tumu, Jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement released Monday, [...] The post Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Violent Crackdown at UL Campus appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Cummings Challenges Boakai to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate Alexander B. Cummings has issued a stinging rebuke of President Joseph Boakai’s handling of the ongoing leadership crisis in the House of Representatives, warning that failing to uphold the Supreme Court’s ruling threatens Liberia’s democratic foundations. In a strongly worded statement, Cummings declared that “following the rule of law is [...] The post Liberia: Cummings Challenges Boakai to Enforce Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 d. ago Liberia: Boakai’s Stance on Court Ruling Risks Liberia’s International Reputation, Says Former Rep. Vincent Willie

MONROVIA – Former Grand Bassa County Representative Vincent Willie has expressed concern that President Joseph Boakai’s recent public statements, which appeared to disregard the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the speakership of the House of Representatives, could negatively impact Liberia’s democratic standing. In a Facebook post, Willie stated, “President Boakai’s refusal to uphold the rulings of [...] The post Liberia: Boakai’s Stance on Court Ruling Risks Liberia’s International Reputation, Says Former Rep. Vincent Willie appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea of Sinoe County has strongly criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, describing it as troubling and a blatant rejection of the Court’s authority. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In an address to the nation on Thursday, President Boakai said his administration welcomed the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa 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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5 d. ago Liberia: Gongloe Accuses Boakai of Undermining Rule of Law After Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Prominent human rights lawyer, ClIr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for disregarding a Supreme Court ruling that upheld the legitimacy of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com Gongloe, a former presidential candidate and law professor, said the Supreme Court’s April 23 decision is final and [...] The post Liberia: Gongloe Accuses Boakai of Undermining Rule of Law After Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago President Boakai Vows to Uphold Democracy Amidst Legislative Impasse

Monrovia, Liberia – April 24, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has issued a firm statement reaffirming his commitment to upholding Liberia’s democracy and ensuring the continued functioning of the government, despite the unresolved crisis within the House of Representatives. In a statement released following the Supreme Court of Liberia’s ruling on the Bill […] The post President Boakai Vows to Uphold Democracy Amidst Legislative Impasse appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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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: Morlu Blasts Boakai for Defying Supreme Court, Warns of Growing Threat to Rule of Law

Monrovia – The Chairman of the political advocacy group STAND, Mulbah Morlu, has criticized President Joseph Boakai’s refusal to honor the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that reaffirmed J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Morlu called the President’s stance a “deliberate assault on the rule of law” [...] The post Liberia: Morlu Blasts Boakai for Defying Supreme Court, Warns of Growing Threat to Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: In Breach With Supreme Court, President Boakai Says Govt. Will Operate with Quorum Amid House Dispute

Monrovia – Monrovia – In a major breach with the Supreme Court of Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, in an address to the nation late Thursday, broke ranks with the Supreme Court and pledged to continue working with the breakaway bloc of the lower house of the national legislature. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh While reaffirming [...] The post Liberia: In Breach With Supreme Court, President Boakai Says Govt. Will Operate with Quorum Amid House Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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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