4 d. ago Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex

BREWERVILLE, MONTSERRADO COUNTY – Bishop Kortu Brown, a prominent Liberian religious leader, is urging the Unity Party-led government and opposition politicians to avoid creating unnecessary tension in the country amid the ongoing prosecution of several lawmakers accused of involvement in the December 2024 Capitol Building fire. By: Obediah Johnson Speaking Monday during an interview in [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Brown Urges Government, Opposition Amid Prosecution of Ex-Speaker Koffa, Lawmakers Over Capitol Fire appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberia: SWAL Urges Lawmakers to Support Sogbie’s Vision for National Sports Fund Authority

Monrovia – The Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) has thrown its full support behind Senator Jonathan BoyCharles Sogbie’s push to establish a National Sports Fund Authority, describing the bill as a visionary step toward sustainable sports development in Liberia. Senator Sogbie, a former standout striker for the national team, the Lonestar, and football giant [...] The post Liberia: SWAL Urges Lawmakers to Support Sogbie’s Vision for National Sports Fund Authority appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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9 d. ago Liberia: Sen. Sogbie Introduces Sports Reform Bill as National Teams Struggle for Support

Monrovia – Senator Jonathan Boy Charles Sogbie of River Gee County has introduced a comprehensive bill to establish a national sports funding authority aimed at overhauling the country’s approach to sports development. By Christopher C. Walker | christopher.walker@frontpageafricaonline.com The bill, titled “An Act to Establish the Liberia National Sports Fund Authority for Sole: Sponsorship of Sporting [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Sogbie Introduces Sports Reform Bill as National Teams Struggle for Support appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: LMHRA Calls on Sports Writers to Support Fight Against Fake Medicines in Athletics

Monrovia – The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has called on members of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) to actively support the fight against substandard and falsified medicines in the country, particularly in the sports sector. By: Christopher C. Walker | 0777898224 / 0886723075 Speaking at a recent engagement with sports [...] The post Liberia: LMHRA Calls on Sports Writers to Support Fight Against Fake Medicines in Athletics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: House Summons Officials as Maryland Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Illegal Influx of Burkinabe Nationals

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The growing presence of Burkinabe nationals in several parts of southeastern Liberia has alarmed Maryland County District #2 Representative Anthony Williams, prompting him to formally petition the House of Representatives to summon key government agencies for clarification and action. By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway, emmanuelweedee.conway@frontpageafricaonline.com In his communication to the Plenary, Rep. Williams urged [...] The post Liberia: House Summons Officials as Maryland Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Illegal Influx of Burkinabe Nationals appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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last month Liberia: MPC Calls on New Speaker Koon, House to Prioritize Tackling Economic Hardships

Monrovia – The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) has called on Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and members of the House of Representatives to focus on addressing Liberia’s growing economic challenges following Koon’s election as Speaker. By Edwin Genoway edwin.genoway@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued Tuesday, the MPC urged lawmakers to set aside political divisions and concentrate on what [...] The post Liberia: MPC Calls on New Speaker Koon, House to Prioritize Tackling Economic Hardships appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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last month Liberia: Bishop Heagar Calls on Speaker Koon to Prioritize Legislative Reform

Monrovia – Bishop Elmos Heagar has called on newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Richard Koon, to urgently prioritize legislative reform and restore credibility to Liberia’s lawmaking body.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com His appeal follows Koon’s recent election, which ended a long-standing leadership deadlock in the House. Koon was elected with 43 votes, defeating Musa [...] The post Liberia: Bishop Heagar Calls on Speaker Koon to Prioritize Legislative Reform appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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