23 h. ago Liberia: NEC Chairperson Reports Peaceful Start to Nimba County Senatorial By

Sanniquellie — The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced a peaceful and orderly start to the ongoing Senatorial By-election in Nimba County, with voting officially underway across all precincts. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking at a press briefing held at the Sanniquellie City Hall on Tuesday, April 22, NEC Chairperson Davidetta Browne Lansanah said [...] The post Liberia: NEC Chairperson Reports Peaceful Start to Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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55 h. ago Liberia: Local Voices Liberia, Partners Strengthen Media and Civic Engagement Ahead of Nimba County Senatorial By

Monrovia, Liberia – April 20, 2025] – Local Voices Liberia (LVL), in collaboration with media development partners, has implemented several activities to support the conduct of the Nimba County senatorial by-election slated for April 22. With funding from the European Union through the Liberia Media Empowerment Project (LMEP) implemented by Internews Europe, LVL partnered with [...] The post Liberia: Local Voices Liberia, Partners Strengthen Media and Civic Engagement Ahead of Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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6 d. ago Liberia: Five Senatorial Candidates in Nimba Commit to Peaceful By

Ganta, Nimba County – Five of the seven senatorial candidates contesting the upcoming Nimba County by-election have signed the Farmington River Declaration, pledging their commitment to a peaceful, free, and fair election process. By Franklin Doloquee,   franklin.doloquee@frontpageafricaonline.com The signing ceremony took place at the Jackie Guest House in Ganta, where candidates vowed to discourage violence, intimidation, [...] The post Liberia: Five Senatorial Candidates in Nimba Commit to Peaceful By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago NEC Provides Training for Journalists and Security ahead of Bi

Monrovia, Liberia; April 16, 2025: The National Elections Commission has conducted regional training for 150 journalists and security personnel covering the senatorial by-election in Nimba County with support from UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) and its partners, including the European Union, Sweden, and Irish Aid. The Journalists participated in a three-day workshop on Investigative […] The post NEC Provides Training for Journalists and Security ahead of Bi-election in Nimba appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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8 d. ago Liberia: Senator Dillon Attributes ‘Weah’s Loud Speaking’ To Failure of Boakai Government to Perform, Orchestrating Koffa’s Removal

MONROVIA – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has linked the renewed political momentum of former President George Weah and the opposition CDC to what he described as the underperformance of the current administration led by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com Senator Dillon, who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, said the [...] The post Liberia: Senator Dillon Attributes ‘Weah’s Loud Speaking’ To Failure of Boakai Government to Perform, Orchestrating Koffa’s Removal appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: National Civil Society Council Detests Hate Messages & Violence In Nimba By

Monrovia – As campaigning for the much-anticipated Nimba County Senatorial By-election intensifies, the National Civil Society Council of Liberia (NCSCL) has strongly condemned the rise in political violence and hate speech.  In a statement issued Friday under the signature of its Chairperson, Madam Loretta Alethea Pope-Kai, the Council expressed serious concern over the increasing tension [...] The post Liberia: National Civil Society Council Detests Hate Messages & Violence In Nimba By-election   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Two Die in Motorcycle Crash While Traveling With Nimba Senatorial Candidate’s Campaign Team

Karnplay City, Nimba County – A tragic motorcycle accident has claimed the lives of two individuals who were part of the campaign entourage of Nimba County senatorial candidate, Cllr. Garrison Doldeh Yealue Jr. By Franklin Doloquee | Nimba County Correspondentfranklin.doloquee@frontpageafricaonline.com The incident occurred on April 9, 2025, in Kpatou Town, while the team was en route [...] The post Liberia: Two Die in Motorcycle Crash While Traveling With Nimba Senatorial Candidate’s Campaign Team appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Senator Augustine Chea Urges Supreme Court Not to Yield to President Boakai’s Alleged Interference in Speaker Koffa’s Bill of Information Case

Monrovia – Senator Augustine Chea, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims, and Petition, has denounced what he describes as an obstruction of justice and interference in the judiciary, following reports that President Joseph Boakai requested a delay in the Supreme Court’s ruling on a Bill of Information filed by Speaker Jonathan [...] The post Liberia: Senator Augustine Chea Urges Supreme Court Not to Yield to President Boakai’s Alleged Interference in Speaker Koffa’s Bill of Information Case appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Calls for Multidimensional Approach In Anti

Washington DC – At the Partnerships for Anticorruption Global Forum held in Washington, DC on April 8-9, 2025, Senator Amara Konneh, Chairman of the Public Accounts and Audits Committee of the Liberian Senate, delivered an impassioned address that underscored the critical role of elected and public officials in the fight against corruption. By Gerald C. [...] The post Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Calls for Multidimensional Approach In Anti-Corruption Fight at Global Forum appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Moye Accuses Former VP Taylor of Neglecting Bong County During Her 27 Years of Service

GBARNGA — Bong County Senator Prince Moye has responded to recent allegations made by former Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, accusing her of failing to bring meaningful development to her home county and misusing her position for personal gain. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Addressing journalists in Gbarnga Saturday, Senator Moye responded to Taylor’s previous criticisms of [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Moye Accuses Former VP Taylor of Neglecting Bong County During Her 27 Years of Service appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Senator Moye Partners with Doctors Without Borders to Provide Free Medical and Surgical Care in Bong County

BONG COUNTY – Senator Prince Kermue Moye, Chairman of the Bong County Legislative Caucus, has teamed up with the Liberia Physicians and Surgeons Without Borders and their Spanish counterparts to provide free medical and surgical care to citizens in Bong County. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com The initiative, which will offer medical screenings and surgeries, is [...] The post Liberia: Senator Moye Partners with Doctors Without Borders to Provide Free Medical and Surgical Care in Bong County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Birds Blamed for Power Outage at Roberts International Airport, LAA Assures Senate of Long

MONROVIA – A recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), which caused operational disruptions, has been linked to an unusual source: birds. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com During a Hearing with the Senate Transport Committee on April 2, officials from the Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) revealed that a group of birds feeding near nearby dumpsites [...] The post Liberia: Birds Blamed for Power Outage at Roberts International Airport, LAA Assures Senate of Long-Term Solutions appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Birds Feeding from Nearby Dumpsites Disrupt Power Supply at Roberts International Airport, LAA Informs Senate Committee

Monrovia – The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has informed the Senate Transport Committee that a group of birds, feeding from nearby dumpsites, has been causing significant disruptions to the airport’s power supply. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com This issue became evident on Sunday evening when a temporary power outage affected operations at Roberts International Airport (RIA).  Initially, [...] The post Liberia: Birds Feeding from Nearby Dumpsites Disrupt Power Supply at Roberts International Airport, LAA Informs Senate Committee appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Senate Security Chair Blames ‘Bad Contracts’ for Liberia’s Setbacks, Urges Leaders to Prioritize Citizens’ Interests

MONROVIA – Senator Momo Cyrus has criticized the role of past leaders in Liberia’s ongoing socio-economic challenges, attributing the country’s backwardness to poorly negotiated contracts and concessions that prioritized personal gain over the nation’s interest.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com As Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense, Security, Intelligence, and Veterans Affairs, Senator Cyrus [...] The post Liberia: Senate Security Chair Blames ‘Bad Contracts’ for Liberia’s Setbacks, Urges Leaders to Prioritize Citizens’ Interests appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Rep. Kogar Urges Nimbaians to Preserve Late Senator Johnson’s Legacy in By

Garplay – Representative Samuel Kogar, a candidate in the upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County, has called on residents to continue supporting the legacy of the late Senator Prince Yormie Johnson following his passing in November 2024. By Franklin Doloquee Senator Johnson, the founding father of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR), served an [...] The post Liberia: Rep. Kogar Urges Nimbaians to Preserve Late Senator Johnson’s Legacy in By-election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Lutheran Church Honors Senator Moye for Church Construction Support

GBARNGA – Senator Prince Moye  received an honor from Lutheran Church Bishop G. Victor Padmore on Sunday, March 30, recognizing his contributions to the construction of the new St. Mark’s Lutheran Church edifice in Gbarnga. By Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Bishop Padmore stated that the Bong County senator’s support was essential in constructing what will be the [...] The post Liberia: Lutheran Church Honors Senator Moye for Church Construction Support appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia: Liberty Party Embraces Unity with Symbol of Reconciliation Presented to Sen. Karnga

Monrovia – Cllr. Charlyne Brumskine-Dennis, daughter of the late founder of the Liberty Party (LP), presented a reconciliation symbol to the party’s Political Leader and Senate Pro-Tempore, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, during the LP’s International Women’s Day program at its headquarters in Congo Town, Monrovia. By Willie Tokpah The moving gesture, which brought attendees, including Senators Abraham [...] The post Liberia: Liberty Party Embraces Unity with Symbol of Reconciliation Presented to Sen. Karnga-Lawrence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Bong County: Youths Criticize Pastors for Endorsing Senator Moye as “Political Godfather”

By: Edwin N. Khakie In a radio interview on Super Bongese Radio in Gbarnga on March 25, 2025, Emmanuel Tamata and Victor Voor voiced their concerns over a controversial decision by some pastors in Bong County to name Senator Prince K. Moye as the “Godfather” of the region. Seven pastors from different churches in Gbarnga, … The post Bong County: Youths Criticize Pastors for Endorsing Senator Moye as “Political Godfather” appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Grand Bassa District Office Project Faces Delay as Rep. Joe Demands Contractor Accountability

Buchanan – The US$120,000 District Office project in Buchanan has been significantly delayed, with the contractor failing to complete the work despite receiving the majority of the agreed payment. By Wroinbee Elton Teah, contributing writer The project, which aims to provide an administrative hub for the district’s lawmakers and senators, was approved during the 12th County [...] The post Liberia: Grand Bassa District Office Project Faces Delay as Rep. Joe Demands Contractor Accountability appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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