Socrates Smythe Saywon

Liberia’s history is marred by brutal periods of conflict, and the collective memory of that violence looms large over the nation’s present. For decades, political instability and brutal civil war …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The political turmoil engulfing Liberia’s House of Representatives intensified today as Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and the “Majority Bloc” confronted each other in a critical Supreme Court …

MONROVIA – In a groundbreaking development for Liberia’s public health system, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), under the leadership of Director-General Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, has announced …

In Liberia, the designation of “human rights ambassador” carries significant weight and influence. However, the conferral of this title on individuals with questionable pasts poses a serious threat to the …

MONROVIA – Legal expert, Cllr. Arthur Johnson, today weighed in on the intensifying political discord within the Liberian House of Representatives, expressing deep concerns over the constitutional and procedural implications …

MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has swiftly suspended three senior officials of the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) following grave allegations of financial misconduct. The suspensions—affecting Executive …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, faced another setback on Thursday, October 31, 2024, as his bloc was unable to secure the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) National Executive Committee has issued a strong condemnation of Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah and other CDC lawmakers who have defied the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a major shake-up on Capitol Hill, Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah has officially joined the growing opposition to Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, presiding over Thursday’s session that …

MONROVIA – The embattled Speaker of Liberia’s House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, remains in office despite increasing pressure from the Majority Bloc for his resignation, Information Minister Jerolinmek …

MONROVIA – Tensions within Liberia’s House of Representatives have escalated as the Majority Bloc, led by Representative Samuel G. Kogar, claims that operatives from Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s office are …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Africa’s first female president, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, marked her 86th birthday on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with a powerful call to action for her …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Liberia House of Representatives Majority Bloc, led by Rep. Samuel Kogar of Nimba District #5, has boldly challenged the Supreme Court’s recent directive. Rep. Kogar asserted, …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The political turbulence within the Liberian House of Representatives has reached a new level as the Supreme Court, under the directive of Justice in Chambers Yamie Quiqui …

MONROVIA – The ongoing political crisis within the Liberian House of Representatives has reached a boiling point, with Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa entangled in allegations of corruption and ineffective …

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – The Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, is currently representing Liberia at the “Africa Health 2024” Conference …

MONROVIA – In the wake of a growing corruption scandal within Liberia’s Legislature, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) on Thursday, October 24, 2024, issued a series …

MONROVIA – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has called for a full-scale investigation into the recent bribery allegations and budget manipulation revelations within the House of …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Tensions are rising within the House of Representatives as the Majority Bloc, led by Rep. Samuel G. Kogar of District #5, Nimba County, released a damning statement …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a press conference on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Information Minister Jerolinmek M. Piah launched a strong critique against the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) for its decision …

MONROVIA – A session in the House of Representatives was abruptly adjourned on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, due to insufficient attendance, highlighting a growing political crisis surrounding Speaker J. Fonati …

MONROVIA – In a fast-developing political saga, a group of lawmakers advocating for the ousting of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has made a bold move, gathering at the Capitol …

MONROVIA – The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has called on the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to swiftly investigate allegations that the institution paid US$750,000 to lawmakers in a …