8 h. ago Liberia: Morlu Condemns ‘Police Brutality,’ Rallies Opposition to Speak Up After Executive Mansion Rejects Petition

Monrovia — Mulbah K. Morlu, chairman of the advocacy group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), has condemned what he described as police brutality against peaceful protesters and criticized the Executive Mansion for rejecting a petition submitted by demonstrators. He vowed that the opposition’s struggle against what he called “bad governance” will continue.   By [...] The post Liberia: Morlu Condemns ‘Police Brutality,’ Rallies Opposition to Speak Up After Executive Mansion Rejects Petition appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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23 h. ago Liberia: Police Arrest STAND Protester as Demonstrators Defy Orders, Insist on “Cooking at the Executive Mansion”

Monrovia — The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Wednesday arrested an affiliate of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) during protest activities near the Executive Mansion, sparking accusations of profiling and selective enforcement by demonstrators. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com The arrested protester, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, claimed he [...] The post Liberia: Police Arrest STAND Protester as Demonstrators Defy Orders, Insist on “Cooking at the Executive Mansion” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia: STAND Protest Starts with Low Turnout Amid Heavy Police Presence

Monrovia The planned protest organized by the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) on Wednesday got off to a slow start, with no visible turnout from demonstrators amid a heavy police presence around Capitol Hill. By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) – websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com Officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) were heavily deployed in [...] The post Liberia: STAND Protest Starts with Low Turnout Amid Heavy Police Presence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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27 h. ago Liberia: Police Deploy as STAND Defies LNP Warning Ahead of December 17 Protest

Monrovia- The Liberia National Police (LNP) has deployed officers across key locations in Monrovia and its environs ahead of a planned protest by the civic group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), heightening tension as authorities and protest organizers clash over constitutional rights, public safety, and the use of the Executive Mansion grounds. [...] The post Liberia: Police Deploy as STAND Defies LNP Warning Ahead of December 17 Protest appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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29 h. ago Defense & prosecution clash over Fire Investigation, Audio Evidence

By Lincoln G. Peters The Chief Investigator of the Liberia National Police (LNP) Crime Services Department, Reafeal Wilson, on Tuesday continued his testimony under cross-examination in the ongoing Capitol Building arson case, raising questions about the credibility of the fire investigation and audio evidence presented by the state. During cross-examination, defense lawyers questioned Wilson about … The post Defense & prosecution clash over Fire Investigation, Audio Evidence appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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31 h. ago Liberia: STAND Vows to Proceed with December 17 Protest Despite Police Warnings

Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has rejected claims by the Liberia National Police that the Executive Mansion grounds are off-limits for protests ahead of the planned December 17 demonstration. STAND Chairman Mulbah Morlu described the police assertion as historically dishonest, legally baseless, and politically selective, calling it an insult [...] The post Liberia: STAND Vows to Proceed with December 17 Protest Despite Police Warnings appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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56 h. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case

Monrovia — The prosecution’s case in the Capitol Building arson trial came under renewed pressure on Monday, December 15, after its principal witness delivered testimony that repeatedly conflicted with an official investigative report he personally authored and signed—providing the defense fresh grounds to challenge the credibility of the state’s evidence and advance an alibi for one [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Lead Police Witness Contradicts Evidence in Capitol Arson Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 d. ago Liberia, NiMet Convene Stakeholders Engagement To Strengthen Early Warning Systems

 By Amos Harris The Liberia Meteorological Service (LMS), in collaboration with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), held a crucial one-day stakeholders’ engagement on Friday, December 12, 2025, focused on strengthening Liberia’s early warning systems and disaster preparedness. The engagement, hosted at a local hotel in Monrovia, centered on the global Early Warning for All (EW4All) […] The post Liberia, NiMet Convene Stakeholders Engagement To Strengthen Early Warning Systems appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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3 d. ago Prosecution witness labels recording ‘Irrelevant’ in arson trial

By Lincoln G. Peters During cross-examination, prosecution witness Rafael Wilson of the Liberia National Police (LNP) admitted that most of the audio recordings presented by the prosecution were irrelevant to the Capitol Building fire and focused primarily on political discussions, not arson. His comments came as defense counsel strongly objected to the possibility of audio … The post Prosecution witness labels recording ‘Irrelevant’ in arson trial appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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3 d. ago Liberia: State Witness Concedes Audio Recordings Do Not Link Defendants to Capitol Fire

MONROVIA — The Capitol Building arson trial at Criminal Court “A” took a contentious turn on Friday after a key prosecution witness admitted under cross examination that several audio recordings relied upon by the state were not directly related to the burning of the Capitol. Rafael Wilson of the Liberia National Police told the court [...] The post Liberia: State Witness Concedes Audio Recordings Do Not Link Defendants to Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago MOE, partners strategize to strengthen, implement, & monitor Girls’ Education Policy

By Lincoln G. Peters The Educate HER Coalition, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), held a two-day National stakeholders’ dialogue to enhance the implementation and monitoring of the national policy on Girls’ Education. The national policy on Girls’ Education adopts a comprehensive approach to addressing critical issues such as early marriage, teenage pregnancy, … The post MOE, partners strategize to strengthen, implement, & monitor Girls’ Education Policy appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence

Monrovia – The prosecution’s attempt to tightly link the defendants to the December 2024 Capitol Building arson came under renewed scrutiny on Wednesday after its first witness admitted that investigators never conducted forensic fingerprint testing on the very items allegedly used to start the fire. Testifying before Criminal Court “A,” Liberia National Police (LNP) investigator Rafael [...] The post Liberia: Prosecution Stumbles as Key Witness Confirms No Fingerprint Checks on Alleged Arson Evidence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Newark Mayor Baraka Raps on Importance of Sister Cities’ Relations, as IG Coleman Envisions People

Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, who visited Liberia and met with key policymakers including Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman and Monrovia City Mayor John Charuk Siafa, threw back the longstanding historical ties between the US and Liberia, most specifically the cities of Newark in New Jersey and Monrovia. [...] The post Liberia: Newark Mayor Baraka Raps on Importance of Sister Cities’ Relations, as IG Coleman Envisions People-Centered Police appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: CDC Accuses Boakai Administration of Escalating “State Intimidation” After Police Block Party Headquarters Construction

Monrovia – The opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has accused the Unity Party (UP)-led government of engaging in “state-sponsored intimidation,” alleging that officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) barricaded the construction site of its new party headquarters on Friday, December 6, 2025. In a strongly worded statement issued by National Chairman Atty. Janga [...] The post Liberia: CDC Accuses Boakai Administration of Escalating “State Intimidation” After Police Block Party Headquarters Construction appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: House Summons Police, Fire Service, and LEC to Explain Cause of Deadly Duport Road Fire After Weeks of Silence

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The House of Representatives has summoned the Liberia National Police (LNP), the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to appear before plenary next Tuesday, December 10, to explain the cause of the tragic Duport Road fire that claimed the lives of nearly an entire family. The summons [...] The post Liberia: House Summons Police, Fire Service, and LEC to Explain Cause of Deadly Duport Road Fire After Weeks of Silence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Judge Expels LNP Technicians After Attempted Evidence Switch — Defense Raises Alarm Over AI Manipulation Risks

Monrovia – In a dramatic development in the ongoing arson trial, the presiding Judge has ordered the immediate expulsion of sworn Liberia National Police (LNP) technicians from the courtroom after they allegedly attempted to switch audio evidence during proceedings. The incident unfolded while prosecution witness Raphael Wilson was on the stand. According to courtroom accounts, [...] The post Liberia: Judge Expels LNP Technicians After Attempted Evidence Switch — Defense Raises Alarm Over AI Manipulation Risks appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: LNP, PCC Officers Clash in Violent Confrontation in Redlight Market

Red Light, Paynesville– Officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the Paynesville City Corporation (PCC) enforcement unit engaged in a violent confrontation, forcing traders, commuters, and residents to run for their lives as tear gas filled the air in the crowded Red Light quickly descended into chaos. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com  Eyewitness accounts describe [...] The post Liberia: LNP, PCC Officers Clash in Violent Confrontation in Redlight Market appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 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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4 w. ago Liberia: President Boakai Urges Stronger Collaboration and Smarter Investment at ARMFA Annual Meeting

Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today, November 18, 2025 delivered a powerful keynote address at the opening of the 22nd Annual General Meeting of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA), hosted at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. By Julius Konton, contributing writer Welcoming road fund managers, policymakers, and infrastructure partners from across [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Urges Stronger Collaboration and Smarter Investment at ARMFA Annual Meeting appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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last month Liberia: Crumbling Traffic Lights Cripple Movement in Monrovia, Paynesville; Police Cite Rising Danger as Authorities Blame Vandalism, Announce Replacements

Monrovia – In April this year, residents of Paynesville celebrated the installation of new traffic lights at several busy intersections — notably Duport Road, GSA Road, and Parker Paint Junction. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh | gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com But less than seven months later, that excitement has turned into frustration. The lights have fallen into disrepair, with no [...] The post Liberia: Crumbling Traffic Lights Cripple Movement in Monrovia, Paynesville; Police Cite Rising Danger as Authorities Blame Vandalism, Announce Replacements appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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