23 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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45 h. 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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45 h. ago Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Taps Former President Sirleaf to Mediate House Crisis

Monrovia—Amidst a deepening constitutional crisis in the Liberian House of Representatives, the Rule of Law Caucus has submitted a draft proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing leadership impasse that has divided the Legislature and challenged the authority of the Supreme Court. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey The proposal, submitted to former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for [...] The post Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Taps Former President Sirleaf to Mediate House Crisis appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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46 h. ago IDAD and InfoQuest Liberia Welcome Supreme Court’s Bill of Information Ruling, Urge Legislature to Comply

Monrovia – The Institute for Democratic Action & Development (IDAD) and InfoQuest Liberia (IQ) have welcomed Wednesday’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Liberia regarding the Bill of Information filed by Jonathan Koffa against the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives. By: Julius Konton, contributing writer In a statement, the two institutions described the [...] The post IDAD and InfoQuest Liberia Welcome Supreme Court’s Bill of Information Ruling, Urge Legislature to Comply appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 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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4 d. ago Liberia: Majority Bloc Member Austin Taylor Breaks Ranks, Pledges to Stand with Rule of Law

Monrovia — Amid ongoing tensions between the Supreme Court and the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives, Rep. Austin B. Taylor, a member of the bloc, has publicly declared his commitment to the rule of law, signaling a possible break in unity within the embattled group. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement posted Friday, Taylor [...] The post Liberia: Majority Bloc Member Austin Taylor Breaks Ranks, Pledges to Stand with Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 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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4 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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4 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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5 d. ago Liberia: Senator Twehway Calls on Rivercess Lawmakers to Honor Supreme Court Ruling

MONROVIA — Senator Bill Twehway of Rivercess County is urging fellow lawmakers and local stakeholders to uphold Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling reaffirming Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Senator Twehway reiterated his firm commitment to democracy and the rule of law, stressing that the judiciary plays [...] The post Liberia: Senator Twehway Calls on Rivercess Lawmakers to Honor Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 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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5 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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1 week ago Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence

Integrity Watch Institution, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with the Citizens Bureau, re-launches community justice project here. By Lewis S. Teh Monrovia, Liberia, April 18, 2025—In a bid to encourage citizens to uphold the rule of law and abstain from mob violence, Accountability Lab Liberia, in partnership with Citizens Bureau and with funding support from … The post Accountability Lab, Citizens Bureau unite against mob violence appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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1 week ago Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Denounces False Reports of Negotiations

Monrovia – The Rule of Law Caucus of the House of Representatives has dispel unverified reports regarding alleged negotiations involving the Caucus and the Majority Bloc. According to the statement, misleading reports have surfaced suggesting that the Council of Chiefs and Elders (EDOs), working under the auspices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, are facilitating [...] The post Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Denounces False Reports of Negotiations appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Rule of Law Caucus Refutes False Negotiation Claims, Affirms Commitment to Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia, Liberia – April 15, 2025 – The Rule of Law Caucus within the House of Representatives has issued a strong denial of widespread rumors suggesting ongoing negotiations between the Caucus and the Majority Bloc. The Caucus specifically addressed reports implicating the Council of Chiefs and Elders (EDOs), allegedly under the facilitation of the Ministry […] The post Rule of Law Caucus Refutes False Negotiation Claims, Affirms Commitment to Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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2 w. ago Editorial: It’s High Time the Unity Party Government Matches Deeds with Words: Let the Rule of Law Prevail

THERE IS SOMETHING deeply troubling about the direction in which the Unity Party-led government is heading—and it goes beyond politics. It’s about principle. It’s about the law. And, most importantly, it’s about trust. LIBERIANS DID NOT fight for democracy only to witness those in power bend the rules to suit their political interests. Yet, that’s [...] The post Editorial: It’s High Time the Unity Party Government Matches Deeds with Words: Let the Rule of Law Prevail appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: PUL President Julius Kanubah Urges President Boakai to Uphold Rule of Law

Monrovia — The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has called on President Joseph Boakai to make unwavering respect for the rule of law a cornerstone of his administration. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking at the first-ever Presidential Media Dinner hosted by President Boakai at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town Thursday, [...] The post Liberia: PUL President Julius Kanubah Urges President Boakai to Uphold Rule of Law appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Urges Legal Community to Lead Fight Against Corruption, Restore Public Trust in Justice System

Monrovia – In a fiery and inspirational address that drew standing ovations, Cllr. Charlyne Mnamah-Mar Brumskine, Managing Partner of CMB Law Firm and former Vice-Presidential candidate, on Friday called on Liberia’s legal community to take the lead in combating corruption, restoring integrity in the justice system, and safeguarding the sacredness of the rule of law. [...] The post Liberia: Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine Urges Legal Community to Lead Fight Against Corruption, Restore Public Trust in Justice System appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia

Monrovia – Former presidential candidate and prominent Liberian lawyer Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe has criticized the recent actions of the “Majority Bloc,” describing their attempts to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa without the constitutionally required votes as an illegal power grab that threatens Liberia’s democratic integrity. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frotpageaficaonline.com In a statement titled [...] The post Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Condemns ‘Majority Bloc’, Calls for Respect for Rule of Law in Liberia appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia; Pleebo Activist Arrested for Demanding Justice in Domestic Violence Case

PLEEBO, Maryland – A local activist, Fred Jaffa, has been arrested after demanding justice for Mammie Williams, a woman allegedly assaulted by her fiancé, Mechezedeck Toe, the former Mayor of Harper City.  By Peter P. Toe, Contributing Writer On March 22, Williams, 30, a resident of Zone 7, reported being brutally attacked by Toe, suffering [...] The post Liberia; Pleebo Activist Arrested for Demanding Justice in Domestic Violence Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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