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MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Dr. Josephus Gba-hinnih Moses Gray, the Dean of the Amos C. Sawyer College of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Liberia, recently returned to a …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The House of Representatives is mired in a leadership crisis, with competing factions at odds over their legitimacy, following an ambiguous Supreme Court ruling. Chief Cyril Allen, …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – “Some Liberians don’t want Liberia to succeed; so, they Connive and Conspire against true Patriots who Fight Against CORRUPTION,” wrote Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director General of …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Senator A. Darius Dillon’s recent public apology to former President George Weah has ignited a storm of controversy, with accusations of political hypocrisy dominating public discourse. The …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Rule of Law Caucus Chair by Rep. Musa Hassan Bility at the House of Representatives has issued a condemnation of President Joseph Boakai’s decision to unilaterally …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA—A public feud has erupted between Stanton Witherspoon, former CEO of Spoon Network, and Eugene L. Fahngon, Director General of the Liberia Broadcasting Corporation (LBS). The heated exchange began …

Liberians on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, paid final respects to one of its most contentious figures, Senator Prince Y. Johnson, in a state funeral ceremony held at the Capitol Building. …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Montserrado County Senator Darius Dillon’s recent apology to former President George Weah regarding criticism of his use of private jets during his presidency has reignited debate over …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – To reinforce accountability, the Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Christopher Nyan, has taken decisive action against staff implicated in the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Thomas Etheridge, a suspect in the December 2024 Capitol Building fire incident, collapsed in the Temple of Justice courtyard on Monday, January 13, 2025. His sudden medical …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has urged President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration to focus on delivering meaningful results for the Liberian people. Speaking at a press …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Anderson D. Miamen, Executive Director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to pursue transformative leadership rather …

MONROVIA – Following a high-level meeting with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai at the Executive Mansion on Monday, January 13, 2025, World Bank Vice President for Western and Southern Africa, Mr. …

– As the 2nd Session of the 55th National Legislature Resumes CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA – In an address marking the official opening of the First Quarter of the 2nd Session …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Renowned Liberian activist and vocal critic of bad governance, Martin Kollie, has launched a wounding critique of the country’s legislature and executive branches for their extravagant spending …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a detailed and revealing press conference held on January 10, 2025, at the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) headquarters, Managing Director Engr. Thomas Z. Gonkerwon reaffirmed the …

Liberia is once again at a critical juncture as tensions heighten between the ruling Unity Party (UP) government and the opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC). Recent statements from former …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Anderson D. Miamen, Executive Director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has expressed disappointment in President Joseph Boakai’s failure to act decisively against …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Deputy Information Minister for Press and Public Affairs, Daniel O. Sando, has dismissed comparisons between the first year of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s administration and that of …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – A fierce debate has erupted between Dr. Lester Zomatic Tenny, a former member of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), and Samuel D. Tweah, the former Minister …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Dr. Layli Marpayan, the newly appointed president of the University of Liberia (UL), shared her expectations and commitment to the university’s future during an interview with Executive …

LIBERIA – In an era marked by growing calls for transparency and integrity in Liberia’s academic sector, the recent appointment of Dr. Layli Maparyan as the 16th President of the …

MONROVIA – Preliminary investigations into the fire that destroyed Capitol Building last month indicate that the blaze was intentionally set, according to findings from the Liberia National Police (LNP) and …

ACCRA, GHANA — President John Dramani Mahama delivered an impassioned inaugural address at Black Star Square, setting the tone for a new era of unity, accountability, and progress in Ghana. …