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– Calls for Transparency and Accountability MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), through its Executive Director, Mr. Anderson D. Miamen, has raised grave concerns …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The House of Representatives (HoR) remains entrenched in a leadership crisis as embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, now referred to as the former Speaker by the Majority …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Feed the Hungry USA, through its Liberian affiliate, Feed the Hungry West Africa, led by it Country Director Bishop John Allan Klayee, …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Liberia’s Minister of Education, Hon. Jarso Maley Jallah, took to her official Facebook page to share updates on her recent activities and …

MONROVIA – The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have both issued strong statements condemning the violence that erupted at Liberia’s Capitol Hill …

LIBERIA – On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Capitol Hill was the site of intense clashes as protesters, led by Janjay Baikpeh and the Concerned Citizens for the Protection of the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Nimba County District #7 Representative Musa Bility has confirmed his participation in a meeting regarding an “exit plan” for embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. Speaking on the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The political drama in the House of Representatives has taken another twist, as Vice President Jeremiah Koung alleged that embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa sought to negotiate …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), in collaboration with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and the National Association of Telecom Users of Liberia (NATELCO), has announced the return of …

Liberia’s ongoing battle with corruption remains a significant challenge, as highlighted in Transparency International’s 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Released earlier this month, the report gave Liberia a score of …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – A controversial resolution by the Liberian Senate recognizing Representative Richard Nagbe Koon as Speaker of the House of Representatives has kindled sharp divisions among lawmakers and raised …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The power struggle within the House of Representatives has escalated following a landmark Supreme Court ruling on December 6, 2024. The dispute pits Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati …

CAPITOL HILL, MONROVIA – Tensions boiled over at the Liberian Capitol on Monday, December 9, 2024, as violent clashes between lawmakers and police disrupted budget hearings for the proposed $851.8 …

LIBERIA – Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Mohammed Konneh, who previously served as Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, has called on President Joseph Boakai to take decisive action in …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Tensions at the Capitol Building escalated on Monday, December 9, 2024, as a conflict erupted between supporters of embattled Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, the Majority Bloc, and …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In an exclusive interview with Smart News Liberia on Sunday, December 8, 2024, Bishop Kortu K. Brown, former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), addressed …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – As Liberia joins the rest of the world in observing International Anti-Corruption Day, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has issued a resounding call …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – In a bold and impassioned statement on Sunday, December 8, 2024, Matthew Nyanplu, former Assistant Minister for Information Services at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Majority Bloc of House of Representatives has accused embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa of attempting to undermine the legislature and disrupt government operations. The escalating tension follows …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, the Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), took to social media on Sunday, December 8, 2024, to reassure the …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) of Liberia has intensified its investigation into alleged financial misconduct involving MedTech Scientific Limited and several high-ranking government officials. In a letter …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Renowned activist and Master of Law (LL.M.) candidate Martin K. N. Kollie has delivered a detailed critique of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case involving embattled …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – On Friday, December 6, 2024, Martin K.N. Kollie, a prominent activist and former campaign leader for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, issued a powerful statement outlining nine urgent …

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), under the leadership of Director-General Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, has heightened its surveillance and preventive measures in response to …