9 h. ago Liberia: Africa CDC: Over 35,000 Confirmed Mpox Cases Across Continent, Sierra Leone Among Worst Hit

Monrovia – The Head of the Incident Management Support Team at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr. Ngashi Ngongo, has disclosed that Africa has recorded 141,000 suspected cases of Mpox, with over 35,000 confirmed. By Williametta Jabbah, contributing writer Dr. Ngongo revealed that 94% of all confirmed Mpox cases on [...] The post Liberia: Africa CDC: Over 35,000 Confirmed Mpox Cases Across Continent, Sierra Leone Among Worst Hit appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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16 h. ago Liberia: Security Blocks CDC Chair Kowo from Entering Temple of Justice During Lawmakers’ Trial

Monrovia – The National Chairman of the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Janga Kowo, was on Monday denied entry to the Temple of Justice in Monrovia, where the trial of former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers is underway. By Obediah Johnson The Temple of Justice compound, which houses the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Security Blocks CDC Chair Kowo from Entering Temple of Justice During Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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17 h. ago Liberia: Heavy Security Presence Disrupts Capitol Hill Operations Ahead of Lawmakers’ Court Appearance

Monrovia – Normal working and academic activities on Capitol Hill in Monrovia were disrupted on Monday following heightened security measures by state security forces.  By Obediah Johnson The deployment followed a pronouncement by former President George Weah announcing his intention to appear at the Monrovia City Court in solidarity with several lawmakers scheduled to appear in [...] The post Liberia: Heavy Security Presence Disrupts Capitol Hill Operations Ahead of Lawmakers’ Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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17 h. ago CDC Youth League Declares Police and President Boakai ‘Enemies of the State,’ Calls for Mass Action

The Revolutionary National Youth League of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has vehemently condemned what it terms the arbitrary arrest, politically motivated charges, and illegal incarceration of its chairman, Janga Kowo. The league also denounced the detention of former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and other opposition leaders by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, labelling […] The post CDC Youth League Declares Police and President Boakai ‘Enemies of the State,’ Calls for Mass Action appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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23 h. ago Liberia: Opposition Leaders Decry Police ‘Premeditated’ Move Against Koffa, Others; Mobilize Supporters to Peacefully Assemble at Temple of Justice Today In Solidarity With Detained Lawmakers  

Monrovia – Prominent opposition leaders have rallied their supporters to turn out en masse at the Temple of Justice in a show of solidarity with four members of the House of Representatives who are currently held in detention at the Monrovia Central Prison awaiting court trial. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The lawmakers including former [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Leaders Decry Police ‘Premeditated’ Move Against Koffa, Others; Mobilize Supporters to Peacefully Assemble at Temple of Justice Today In Solidarity With Detained Lawmakers   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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23 h. ago Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive

MONROVIA — A directive from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) obtained by FrontPageAfrica, has placed a freeze on the issuance of court bonds by commercial banks and insurance companies without prior written clearance from its Insurance Department — effectively preventing several lawmakers currently facing criminal charges, including former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, from securing bail. [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 h. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine S. Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims and Petition, has raised concerns about the impartiality and fairness surrounding the ongoing legal proceedings against former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four other lawmakers charged in connection with the December 18, 2024, fire at the Capitol [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Questions Fairness of Lawmakers’ Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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52 h. ago Liberia: Cummings Slams Government over ‘Shameful Incarceration’ of Ex

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate and political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander Benedict Cummings, has strongly criticized the Unity Party-led government over what he described as the “shameful incarceration” of former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three lawmakers of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC). By Gerald C. Koinyeneh Speaking [...] The post Liberia: Cummings Slams Government over ‘Shameful Incarceration’ of Ex-Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 h. ago Liberia: CDC Rallies Supporters Ahead of Former Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers’ Court Appearance

Monrovia – The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has called on its members and allied opposition parties to assemble in mass at the Monrovia City Court on Monday in solidarity with former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers who are currently detained at the Monrovia Central Prison. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com [...] The post Liberia: CDC Rallies Supporters Ahead of Former Speaker Koffa, Three Lawmakers’ Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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58 h. ago Liberia: Janga Kowo Denies Obstructing Police, Promises Official CDC Response After Release

The Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Janga Kowo, said he sees no reason for being forcefully detained by police, insisting that their assembly was peaceful. By Webster Clayeh Kowo had led a group of CDC partisans to the Monrovia Central Prison, where former Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and three other CDC [...] The post Liberia: Janga Kowo Denies Obstructing Police, Promises Official CDC Response After Release appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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60 h. ago Liberia: CDC Chairman Jangar Kowo Released Following Arrest for ‘Obstructing Police Functions’

Monrovia – The Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Jangar Kowo has been released from police custody following his arrest by the Liberia National Police (LNP) on Saturday for allegedly obstructing police functions. By Webster Clayeh Kowo was detained during a protest calling for the release of former House Speaker Cllr. [...] The post Liberia: CDC Chairman Jangar Kowo Released Following Arrest for ‘Obstructing Police Functions’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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61 h. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Fonati Koffa, Others Sent to Monrovia Central Prison After Court Appearance

Monrovia – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and three sitting members of the House of Representatives were remanded to the Monrovia Central Prison on Saturday following their appearance at the Monrovia City Court on multiple charges linked to the December 2024 fire at the Capitol Building. By Willie N. Tokpah Alongside Koffa, Representatives [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Fonati Koffa, Others Sent to Monrovia Central Prison After Court Appearance appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Opposition CDC Calls Emergency Meeting to Defend Detained Lawmakers

Monrovia – The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee and grassroots leadership to rally in defense of party lawmakers currently in police custody. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, along with Representatives Dixon Seboe, Abu Kamara, Jacob Debee [...] The post Liberia: Opposition CDC Calls Emergency Meeting to Defend Detained Lawmakers appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Four Lawmakers Charged, Detained Over Capitol ‘Arson Attack’

Monrovia – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and four members of the House of Representatives are spending the night in police custody after being formally charged by the Liberia National Police (LNP) for their alleged roles in the recent arson attack at the Capitol Building. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) | websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Four Lawmakers Charged, Detained Over Capitol ‘Arson Attack’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Face Charges Over Capitol Fire Incident

MONROVIA – Former House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and several lawmakers are facing mounting legal scrutiny over the December 2024 fire that severely damaged parts of the Capitol Building. FrontPage Africa has learned that at least two members of the House of Representatives have now been formally charged, and others remain under active investigation. [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Face Charges Over Capitol Fire Incident appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Six Lawmakers to Reappear for Police Questioning Today in Ongoing Capitol Fire Probe

Monrovia – The Liberia National Police has again summoned seven current lawmakers, including former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa, to appear for questioning in connection with the December 18, 2024 fire that destroyed major portions of the Capitol Building. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com This marks the second time the lawmakers have been identified as “persons [...] The post Liberia: Former Speaker Koffa, Six Lawmakers to Reappear for Police Questioning Today in Ongoing Capitol Fire Probe appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia: LACC Summons Nine Lawmakers Over Bribery Allegations in Former Speaker Koffa’s Removal  

Monrovia – The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has summoned nine lawmakers to appear for questioning in connection with ongoing investigations into allegations of bribery linked to the removal of former House Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa. By Yaway Jaivey In a communication addressed to House Speaker Richard N. Koon, the LACC requested that the lawmakers be [...] The post Liberia: LACC Summons Nine Lawmakers Over Bribery Allegations in Former Speaker Koffa’s Removal   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: CDC Loses Bid To Halt Enforcement of 2016 Ejectment Ruling

Monrovia – The Supreme Court of Liberia has denied a legal effort by the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) to halt enforcement of a 2016 ruling that mandates the party’s removal from a disputed 4.23-acre property in Monrovia. By Willie Tokpah, willien.tokpah@frontpageafricaonline.com In an opinion issued on May 28 and read by Associate Justice Jamesetta [...] The post Liberia: CDC Loses Bid To Halt Enforcement of 2016 Ejectment Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: As Mpox Cases Surge in Liberia, Africa CDC Pleads for More Vaccines

Liberia is witnessing a significant uptick in suspected Mpox cases, with the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) reporting 767 suspected cases. The country has also recorded an increase in confirmed cases, with 75 active infections as of May 29, 2025. This marks a substantial jump from earlier reports of 25 cases just a [...] The post Liberia: As Mpox Cases Surge in Liberia, Africa CDC Pleads for More Vaccines appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Editorial: A Dangerous Precedence — Speaker Koon’s Koffa Removal Confession Reveals Institutional Rot

WHEN SPEAKER RICHARD Nagbe Koon stood before residents of West Point on May 23 and admitted that the removal of former Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa was not based on ethics or the rule of law, but rather on political retaliation, he did more than apologize — he exposed the rotting foundation of Liberia’s democratic institutions. [...] The post Editorial: A Dangerous Precedence — Speaker Koon’s Koffa Removal Confession Reveals Institutional Rot appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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