9 h. ago Liberia: Heeding Advise of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, a decision coming days after leading local and international human rights organizations urged him to do so. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In an executive order issued Wednesday evening, two days before the current [...] The post Liberia: Heeding Advise of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: Heeding Advice of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia, a decision coming days after leading local and international human rights organizations urged him to do so. By Anthony Stephens, senior justice correspondent with New Narratives In an executive order issued Wednesday evening, two days before the current [...] The post Liberia: Heeding Advice of Leading Local and International Advocates, Pres. Boakai Renews Mandate of Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts with $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: President Boakai Quiets Doubters with Renewed Mandate for War Crimes Court Office and $US2 Million Yearly Budget

Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, has renewed the mandate of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia and given the court a six fold increase in annual budget, quieting growing concern about the government’s commitment to the court after numerous funding delays. The president’s action will give new wind to court advocates who were [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Quiets Doubters with Renewed Mandate for War Crimes Court Office and $US2 Million Yearly Budget appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 h. ago Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure to Dismiss Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper Over UL Bribery Scandal

Monrovia – President Joseph Boakai is facing mounting pressure to dismiss D. Dorr Cooper, Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce, in the wake of a bribery and academic fraud scandal at the University of Liberia (UL). By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com The renewed calls follow the announcement by UL President Dr. Layli Maparyan of [...] The post Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure to Dismiss Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper Over UL Bribery Scandal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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57 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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5 d. ago Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa

MONROVIA – Senator Augustine Chea of Sinoe County has strongly criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling, describing it as troubling and a blatant rejection of the Court’s authority. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com In an address to the nation on Thursday, President Boakai said his administration welcomed the Supreme [...] The post Liberia: Senator Chea Slams Boakai, Urges Recognition of Speaker Koffa appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Opposition Parties Issue Ultimatum to President Boakai Over Supreme Court Ruling

Monrovia – Four opposition political parties—the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), the Alternative National Congress (ANC), the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE), and the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC)—along with Mulbah Morlu, Chairman of the political advocacy group STAND, have issued an ultimatum to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. By J.H. Webster Clayeh, websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com They demand [...] The post Liberia: Opposition Parties Issue Ultimatum to President Boakai Over Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago President Boakai Vows to Uphold Democracy Amidst Legislative Impasse

Monrovia, Liberia – April 24, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has issued a firm statement reaffirming his commitment to upholding Liberia’s democracy and ensuring the continued functioning of the government, despite the unresolved crisis within the House of Representatives. In a statement released following the Supreme Court of Liberia’s ruling on the Bill […] The post President Boakai Vows to Uphold Democracy Amidst Legislative Impasse appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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6 d. ago Liberia: In Breach With Supreme Court, President Boakai Says Govt. Will Operate with Quorum Amid House Dispute

Monrovia – Monrovia – In a major breach with the Supreme Court of Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, in an address to the nation late Thursday, broke ranks with the Supreme Court and pledged to continue working with the breakaway bloc of the lower house of the national legislature. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh While reaffirming [...] The post Liberia: In Breach With Supreme Court, President Boakai Says Govt. Will Operate with Quorum Amid House Dispute appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago President Boakai Congratulates ECOWAS on 50th Anniversary, Reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to Regional Unity

Accra, Ghana –President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The President is currently in Accra, Ghana, participating in the official launch of the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee celebrations at the Accra International Conference Centre.  He lauded ECOWAS […] The post President Boakai Congratulates ECOWAS on 50th Anniversary, Reaffirms Liberia’s Commitment to Regional Unity appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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9 d. ago President Boakai Departs for Accra to Attend ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Summit

Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., will depart the country today, April 21, 2025, to participate in the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), being held in Accra, Ghana. President Boakai’s participation in this milestone summit highlights Liberia’s steadfast commitment to regional unity, peace, democratic governance, […] The post President Boakai Departs for Accra to Attend ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Summit appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs

Madness Through Drug Substances: Who is Mad and Crazy on the Streets? By Amos Harris Three months into President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration, Liberia faces a growing crisis that transcends politics and economics: a silent war that threatens the very soul of the nation—the war on drugs. Across counties, at checkpoints, and in quiet communities, […] The post Liberia’s Silent War: Protecting Future Generations from Drugs appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago President Boakai Rallies Government and Partners to Strengthen Collaboration for Liberia’s Development Agenda

Executive Mansion, Monrovia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., delivered a keynote address at the Government of Liberia and Development Partners’ Retreat held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo Town on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The Retreat, convened under the theme “Strengthening Partnerships for the Implementation of Liberia’s National Plan – ARREST Agenda for […] The post President Boakai Rallies Government and Partners to Strengthen Collaboration for Liberia’s Development Agenda appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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1 week ago Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat

Congo Town – President Joseph Boakai says his administration remains committed to achieving Liberia’s ambitious development goals, despite mounting challenges posed by shifting global aid patterns and domestic constraints. By Jaheim T. Tumu | jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking Thursday at a high-level retreat on strengthening partnerships for the implementation of Liberia’s national development plan, known as the ARREST Agenda, [...] The post Liberia: President Boakai Rallies Development Partners for Inclusive Growth at National Retreat appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Hundreds of Street Children Rescued, Enrolled in Schools as Parents Laud Boakai Government

Monrovia – When Joseph Nyuma Boakai campaigned on rescuing Liberia during the 2023 presidential election, children appeared to hold a special place in his agenda. That priority is now becoming evident through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MGCSP), which is aggressively tackling the long-standing issue of children living on the streets across [...] The post Liberia: Hundreds of Street Children Rescued, Enrolled in Schools as Parents Laud Boakai Government appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Weah’s Former Aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro Accuses Boakai of Hypocrisy Over Claims of No Political Persecution

Monrovia – Former President George Manneh Weah’s aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro, has taken aim at President Joseph Boakai, accusing him of gross hypocrisy and insincerity over recent remarks claiming that his administration has not engaged in political persecution or used state security to suppress dissent. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com President Boakai, while speaking at [...] The post Liberia: Weah’s Former Aide Sekou Kalasco Damaro Accuses Boakai of Hypocrisy Over Claims of No Political Persecution appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: UP Supporters in Bong County Urge President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo to Government Post

Gbarnga — Supporters of Orando K. Zarwolo are calling on President Joseph Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, and Bong County Senator Prince Moye to appoint the longtime Unity Party member to a position in government. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Zarwolo, who contested the 2023 legislative elections in Bong County District Three under the Unity Party ticket, [...] The post Liberia: UP Supporters in Bong County Urge President Boakai to Appoint Orando Zarwolo to Government Post 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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2 w. ago Speech by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai President of the Republic of Liberia at the First Annual Presidential Media Dinner April 10, 2025, | EJS Ministerial Complex

Members of the Media, Esteemed Guests, Fellow Liberians, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: Good evening—and welcome. Tonight, I stand before you not just as President of our beloved country but as a fellow citizen who profoundly values the sacred role you play in our democracy. This inaugural Presidential Media Dinner of my administration is more than […] The post Speech by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai President of the Republic of Liberia at the First Annual Presidential Media Dinner April 10, 2025, | EJS Ministerial Complex appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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3 w. ago Mr. Joshua Carter and Carter Center Delegation Pay Courtesy Visit to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr

Executive Mansion, Monrovia- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., welcomed Mr. Joshua Carter, grandson of the late former U.S. President Jimmy Earl Carter, along with a distinguished delegation from The Carter Center, during a courtesy visit at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The visit highlighted Carter Center’s decades-long partnership with Liberia, especially in […] The post Mr. Joshua Carter and Carter Center Delegation Pay Courtesy Visit to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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