23 h. ago Liberia: STAND Chairman Warns Against Alleged Government Plot to Provoke Violence at Peaceful Protests

Monrovia — The Chairman of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah Morlu, has warned of what he described as a potential attempt by elements within the government to provoke violence during ongoing peaceful protests. By Patience Jones In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Morlu said that while maintaining [...] The post Liberia: STAND Chairman Warns Against Alleged Government Plot to Provoke Violence at Peaceful Protests appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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24 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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26 h. ago Liberia: Morlu Warms Boakai to ‘Lead or Leave’ as STAND Marches to Protest Ground

Monrovia – The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) Executive Director Mulbah K. Morlu, has launched a defiant protest march to the Executive Mansion, vowing not to be intimidated by what it described as the “muscles” of Liberia’s security forces. By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking to reporters at the start of the march [...] The post Liberia: Morlu Warms Boakai to ‘Lead or Leave’ as STAND Marches to Protest Ground 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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31 h. ago Liberia: State Accused of Withholding International Fire Expert Report in Capitol Arson Trial

Monrovia — Fresh controversy has erupted in the ongoing Capitol Building arson trial following allegations that the Government of Liberia deliberately withheld an international fire investigation report believed to contain findings favorable to the defense. The allegation surfaced during proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, when defense lawyers disclosed that an expert report prepared by a Minnesota-based [...] The post Liberia: State Accused of Withholding International Fire Expert Report in Capitol Arson Trial appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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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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6 d. ago Liberia: ANC, CDC, CMC, MOVEE Decry Arson Attack on STAND; Accuse Government of Dangerous Silence

MONROVIA – Opposition political parties from across Liberia united on Thursday to condemn the pre-dawn arson attack on the headquarters of Solidarity and Trust for a New Day, known as STAND, describing it as a dangerous assault on civil liberties and a troubling signal of shrinking democratic space under the Boakai administration.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  The [...] The post Liberia: ANC, CDC, CMC, MOVEE Decry Arson Attack on STAND; Accuse Government of Dangerous Silence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago US Lawmaker Warns Ivanhoe Atlantic Liberia Rail Project Could Expand China’s Grip on Critical Minerals

Washington D.C. – The controversial rail-access deal between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic—now before the Legislature for ratification—has suffered a major setback after a senior member of the United States Congress warned that the project could deepen China’s control over critical minerals in Africa. Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the U.S. House [...] The post US Lawmaker Warns Ivanhoe Atlantic Liberia Rail Project Could Expand China’s Grip on Critical Minerals 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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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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2 w. ago ANC Accuses Unity Party Government Of Prioritizing Party Buildings Over Citizens

By Amos Harris The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has launched a sharp criticism against the Unity Party (UP)-led government, alleging a disturbing shift in national priorities. The opposition party accuses the administration of investing disproportionately in expanding its political headquarters while neglecting the worsening economic and social conditions facing ordinary Liberians. The ANC highlights that […] The post ANC Accuses Unity Party Government Of Prioritizing Party Buildings Over Citizens appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago Liberia: STAND’s Morlu Says December 17 Protest Will “Redefine Liberia’s Democratic Direction”

MONROVIA — The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day, widely known as STAND, has intensified preparations for its nationwide protest scheduled for December 17, with Chairman Mulbah K. Morlu announcing that the upcoming demonstration will mark what he described as a turning point in Liberia’s democratic struggle. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Speaking at a [...] The post Liberia: STAND’s Morlu Says December 17 Protest Will “Redefine Liberia’s Democratic Direction” appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Clients of BMC Defend Company’s Record, Insist Dealings Are Legal and Transparent

Clients and supporters of the Building Material Center (BMC) have pushed back against allegations that the company used government funds to construct private properties, insisting that all of its transactions were legal, documented, and carried out under formal government authorization. The backlash comes in the wake of a Writ of Subpoena Duces Tecum issued by [...] The post Liberia: Clients of BMC Defend Company’s Record, Insist Dealings Are Legal and Transparent appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago Liberia Calls for Unified Climate Justice at COP30, Showcases Ambition and Solidarity

Belém, Brazil — Liberia issued a strong call for unified climate justice at COP30, urging Africans on the continent and across the diaspora to stand together in global climate decision-making. Delivering Liberia’s national statement at the High-Level Segment, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), outlined a [...] The post Liberia Calls for Unified Climate Justice at COP30, Showcases Ambition and Solidarity appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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