46 h. ago Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives Christine N. Umutoni, the United Nations resident coordinator in Liberia, reaffirmed the U.N.’s support for the Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at an event in Monrovia marking International Human Rights Day, as a dispute between the Office and a bloc of [...] The post Liberia: U.N. Chief Reaffirms Support for War Crimes Court Office; Urges Civil Society to Unite as Internal Rift Goes Public appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Gets Promised Government Funding as Director And Activists Engage in Public War of Words

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives The Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, the body tasked with establishing a war and economic crimes court and a National Anti-Corruption Court, has dismissed a newly submitted civil society bill to establish a war and economics crimes court as “mischief” [...] The post Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Gets Promised Government Funding as Director And Activists Engage in Public War of Words appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago CSA, Afriland First Bank launch loan scheme for civil servants

By Stephen G. Fellajuah The Civil Service Agency (CSA), in partnership with Afriland First Bank Liberia, has officially launched a groundbreaking salary advance and long-term loan scheme designed to empower civil servants with easy access to credit, flexible repayment options, and financial stability. The launch ceremony was held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the … The post CSA, Afriland First Bank launch loan scheme for civil servants appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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1 week ago Liberia: Civil Society Groups Submit New War Crimes Bill As Advocates Scramble To Kill Earlier Version That Would Exclude War Crimes

Summary: By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In a surprise move, a coalition of advocates led by the Independent National Commission on Human Rights on Tuesday submitted a new war crimes court bill to the Legislature. It came as campaigners intensified efforts to block an earlier version that would exclude so-called “international” crimes including war crimes and crimes against humanity from [...] The post Liberia: Civil Society Groups Submit New War Crimes Bill As Advocates Scramble To Kill Earlier Version That Would Exclude War Crimes appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Veteran Journalist, Rights Advocate Veronica Songor

Monrovia, Liberia, December 1, 2025 – Prominent women’s rights advocate and journalist Veronica Songor-Johnson, has officially declared her intention to contest for the position of Vice Co-Chair of the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) in the upcoming 2025 leadership elections. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway In a statement issued in Monrovia, Madam Songor-Johnson expressed her “immense [...] The post Liberia: Veteran Journalist, Rights Advocate Veronica Songor-Johnson Declares Bid for Vice Co-Chair of NCSCL appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: New NTA Buses Expose Deepening Exclusion Of Persons With Disabilities

Monrovia – Liberia’s long-promised commitment to inclusive development is under renewed scrutiny after the National Transit Authority (NTA) last week unveiled 35 brand-new buses, none of which includes accessibility features for persons living with disabilities. By Willie N. Tokpah  The omission has triggered sharp criticism from disability rights advocates, civil society actors, and policy analysts, who [...] The post Liberia: New NTA Buses Expose Deepening Exclusion Of Persons With Disabilities appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Public Hearing On LEC Tariff Application Draws Stakeholders, Sparks National Discussion On Cost, Supply and  Accountability

Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 convened a major public hearing at the Monrovia City Hall to review the Liberia Electricity Corporation’s (LEC) application for a new electricity tariff. By Patience M. Jones The event brought together government officials, development partners, sector stakeholders, civil society actors, and [...] The post Liberia: Public Hearing On LEC Tariff Application Draws Stakeholders, Sparks National Discussion On Cost, Supply and  Accountability appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Konneh Critiques FY2026 Draft Budget as Public Raises Concerns Over NSA, EPS Spending Outpacing Major Hospitals and War Crimes Court Office

MONROVIA — Senator Amara Konneh’s renewed scrutiny of the proposed National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has intensified national debate over Liberia’s fiscal priorities, as a growing number of analysts, civil society groups, and lawmakers express concern that the government’s spending plan contradicts its stated development agenda. By Obediah Johnson and Emmanuel Weedee-Conway The senator’s [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Konneh Critiques FY2026 Draft Budget as Public Raises Concerns Over NSA, EPS Spending Outpacing Major Hospitals and War Crimes Court Office appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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