42 h. 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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3 d. 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 Liberia: Human Rights Commission Criticizes Government’s Lack of Financial Support to War Crimes Court Office

The Independent National Commission on Human Rights, Liberia’s independent human rights body, has condemned the government for what it calls “the snail pace of support” to the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia.  By Anthony Stephens with New Narratives The Commission issued its critique in a statement after Dr. Jallah Barbu, executive [...] The post Liberia: Human Rights Commission Criticizes Government’s Lack of Financial Support to War Crimes Court Office appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Executive Mansion Refutes Criticism of Luxury SUV Purchase for President Boakai

MONROVIA — The Executive Mansion has clarified the recent purchase of two 2025 Lexus LX 700HR Super Ultra Luxury SUVs for President Joseph Boakai, attributing the decision to a recommendation from the Executive Protection Service (EPS). By Selma Lomax | selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com During a regular press briefing on Friday, April 4, Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana, explained [...] The post Liberia: Executive Mansion Refutes Criticism of Luxury SUV Purchase for President Boakai appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Council of Churches Denounces Fake Statement Circulating on Social Media

Monrovia – The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has debunked reports  on social media that its president, Rev. Samuel B. Reeves, Jr., signed a fraudulent and falsified document claiming that the LCC criticized President Joseph Boakai for not governing properly as inscribed in the rescue mission. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaline.com Over the weekend, a statement [...] The post Liberia Council of Churches Denounces Fake Statement Circulating on Social Media appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Will the Supreme Court of Liberia’s decision be respected by all parties in the current House of Representatives impasse?

By:Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: The crisis within Liberia’s House of Representatives highlights a troubling struggle over power, governance, and constitutional integrity. As critical legislative decisions linger, one must confront a pivotal question. Will the Supreme Court of Liberia’s decision, once rendered, be respected by all implicated parties? In examining … The post Will the Supreme Court of Liberia’s decision be respected by all parties in the current House of Representatives impasse? appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Rights Defenders of Liberia Condemn Police Violence Against Student Protesters

Paynesville – The Rights Defenders of Liberia (RIDEL) has strongly condemned the violent response by the Liberia National Police (LNP) to a peaceful student protest in Monrovia on March 27. By: Patience M. Jones, contributing writer The protest, which called for improved educational standards, was met with excessive force, including the deployment of tear gas and [...] The post Liberia: Rights Defenders of Liberia Condemn Police Violence Against Student Protesters appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: MPC Criticizes Government’s Response to Student Protests

Monrovia – The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), led by Simeon Freeman, has condemned the use of force by state security forces against students protesting in Monrovia. By Edwin Genoway, edwingenoway@frontpageafricaonline.com The students, demanding improved conditions for their teachers and the restoration of their education, were met with tear gas and violent repression by security [...] The post Liberia: MPC Criticizes Government’s Response to Student Protests appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Civil Society Condemns Police Response to Student Protest, Urges Respect for Assembly and Rule of Law

Monrovia, Liberia – March 26, 2025 – Civil society organizations have issued a strong condemnation of the alleged violent confrontation between members of the Liberia National Police and public school students that reportedly occurred yesterday. These organizations cite credible reports suggesting that police reacted with excessive force to a student protest. The protest was reportedly […] The post Civil Society Condemns Police Response to Student Protest, Urges Respect for Assembly and Rule of Law appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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