11 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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19 h. ago Liberia: ANC Raises Alarm Over NEC Contractor Replacements Ahead of Nimba By

Monrovia – The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has raised alarm over what it calls a politically driven and last-minute replacement of vetted National Elections Commission (NEC) contractors in Nimba County, just hours before the scheduled senatorial by-election. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement issued on Monday, the ANC said individuals who had already undergone NEC [...] The post Liberia: ANC Raises Alarm Over NEC Contractor Replacements Ahead of Nimba By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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20 h. ago Liberia: ECC, LEON, and WANEP Deploy Over 100 Observers for Nimba County Senatorial By

GANTA, NIMBA COUNTY — As Nimba County prepares for its Senatorial by-election on April 22, 2025, the Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC), the Liberia Election Observation Network (LEON), and the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-Liberia) have jointly deployed over 100 trained observers across the county to monitor the election process. The by-election, triggered by the [...] The post Liberia: ECC, LEON, and WANEP Deploy Over 100 Observers for Nimba County Senatorial By-Election – Urge Voters to Vote Peacefully appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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42 h. ago Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics

MONROVIA — A prominent fundraising campaign for Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate in Tuesday’s upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County, has drawn widespread support from prominent women, including former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. But the noticeable absence of key female legislators has raised questions about solidarity within Liberia’s female political circles. By Joyclyn Wea, [...] The post Liberia: Top Female Politicians’ Absence from Fundraiser Raises Questions About Women’s Solidarity in Liberian Politics appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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43 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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44 h. ago Liberia: CMC Leader Musa Bility Explains Sudden Exit from Nimba Ahead of Election Day

Nimba County – The political leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC), has addressed public curiosity about his unexpected departure from Nimba County just days before Tuesday’s crucial vote. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com Bility, whose party is backing Mark Gblinwon for the Nimba senatorial seat, left for Europe at a critical stage in the campaign. But [...] The post Liberia: CMC Leader Musa Bility Explains Sudden Exit from Nimba Ahead of Election Day appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Accuses VP Koung of Fomenting Tribal Politics in Nimba County

MONROVIA – Former presidential candidate and human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has accused Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and other political actors of deliberately stoking tribal tensions in Nimba County ahead of the April 22 senatorial by-election, warning that such tactics threaten the county’s unity and Liberia’s fragile peace. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [...] The post Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Accuses VP Koung of Fomenting Tribal Politics in Nimba County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 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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6 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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6 d. ago Liberia: UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project Promotes Inclusive Participation Ahead of the Nimba County Senatorial By

Monrovia – On April 10, the National Elections Commission, in collaboration with the UNDP and UN Women under the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) conducted a two-day dialogue on women’s political participation and the inclusion of youth and persons with disabilities in the electoral process in Ganta, Nimba County. Over 50 participants from women’s rights [...] The post Liberia: UNDP Liberia Electoral Support Project Promotes Inclusive Participation Ahead of the Nimba County Senatorial By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 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: Mysterious Deaths on the Rise in Ganta, Sparking Fear Among Residents

Ganta, Nimba County – A series of mysterious deaths in Ganta, Nimba County, has raised alarm among residents, as five bodies have been discovered in less than two months under unexplained circumstances. By Franklin Doloquee On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the body of a 45-year-old man, identified as Papie Darlor, a commercial motorcyclist popularly known [...] The post Liberia: Mysterious Deaths on the Rise in Ganta, Sparking Fear Among Residents appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Elderly Woman Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Maryland County Road

TUBMAN FARM, Maryland — A speeding motorcycle struck and killed an elderly woman and left two others critically injured Tuesday morning on the road between Tubman Farm and Boniken Township. By Peter P. Toe, Jr., contributing writer Benter Toe, known locally as “Old Ma Benter,” died from severe injuries after being hit by a motorcycle [...] The post Liberia: Elderly Woman Killed in Motorcycle Collision on Maryland County Road appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 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: Mixed Reactions Greet VP Koung’s Endorsement of Kogar in Nimba By

GANTA – Vice President Jeremiah Koung’s recent endorsement of Rep. Samuel Kogar, the candidate of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR), in the upcoming Nimba County senatorial by-election has sparked mixed reactions across the county.  By Franklin Doloquee, franklin.doloquee@frontpageafricaonline.com Koung’s appeal for Nimbaians to rally behind Kogar has been met with both support and strong [...] The post Liberia: Mixed Reactions Greet VP Koung’s Endorsement of Kogar in Nimba By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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4 w. ago Liberia: Weah Calls for UN Intervention Amid Rising Tensions and Threats in Nimba By

Monrovia – Former President George Weah has raised alarms over reports of threats and intimidation ahead of the upcoming senatorial by-election in Nimba County, urging the United Nations to step in to ensure a fair electoral process. By Yawah Jaivey, yawah.jaivey@frontpageafricaonline.com In a meeting Monday with UN Resident Coordinator, Madam Christine Umutoni, Weah expressed concerns [...] The post Liberia: Weah Calls for UN Intervention Amid Rising Tensions and Threats in Nimba By-Election appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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