Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Several members of the Liberian Senate are calling for the arrest and subsequent prosecution of those linked to setting ablaze the Capitol Building in Monrovia, in …
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ECOWAS notes with growing concern the escalation of tension in Monrovia and widely condemns the violent clashes between police and protestors on December 17, 2024. ECOWAS calls on all Liberian …
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Liberia: U.S. Embassy Condemns Violence on Capitol Hill, Calls for Calm and Dialogue
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The United States Embassy in Liberia has condemned the violence that erupted on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, urging all parties to remain calm and embrace dialogue to resolve …
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Liberia: Police IG Orders Arrest of Rep. Frank Saah Foko Following Capitol Building Fire Incident
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Liberia National Police (LNP), under the directive of Inspector General Patrick Sudue, has launched a controversial manhunt for Montserrado County District #9 Representative Frank Saah Foko. By …
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Liberia: Armed Men Surround Lawmaker’s Residence Following Police Invitation Over Capitol Building Fire Incident
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The residence of Representative Frank Saah Foko (District #9, Montserrado County) has reportedly been barricaded by armed men following his invitation by the Liberian National Police (LNP) for …
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Liberia Council of Churches Condemns Capitol Building Fire; Denounces Self Interests, Hatred
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has said Wednesday’s fire incident at the Capitol Building is a grave affront to democracy, urging the Ministry of Justice, through the …
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Liberia: US Embassy Condemns Police’s “Excessive” Force at Protesters During Tuesday’s Capitol Hill Protest
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The United States Embassy in Monrovia has called on all parties to remain calm and resolve the impasse on Capitol Hill so that the Legislature can return to …
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Liberia: ‘We Will Not Condone Hooliganism’ – President Boakai Condemns Capitol Building Fire Incident
by lnnby lnnCapitol Hill, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has strongly condemned the fire incident that devastated parts of the Capitol Building, describing it as a serious threat to Liberia’s democracy …
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Liberia: STAND Calls for Investigation into Tragic Capitol Fire, Urges It to Be Treated as a National Emergency
by lnnby lnnMonrovia — The Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), a grassroots civil society organization committed to advancing democracy, good governance, and accountability, has said the devastating fire that …
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Liberia: VP Koung, Lawmakers Await President Boakai’s Arrival Following Devastating Fire at Capitol Building
by lnnby lnnCapitol Hill, Monrovia – Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, and members of the 55th Liberian Legislature have gathered outside the Capitol Building, awaiting the arrival …
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Liberia: Rep. Briggs-Mensah Blames Capitol Building Fire on House Impasse
by lnnby lnnMonrovia— Bong County District Six lawmaker Moima Briggs-Mensah has blamed Wednesday’s fire at the Capitol Building to the current division within the House of Representatives. By: Yawah Y. Jaivey In …
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Liberia: Firefighters, Police Battle Flames to Save Capitol Building Amid Equipment Challenges
by lnnby lnnCAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Chaos erupted Wednesday morning as fire engulfed the Capitol Building, the seat of Liberia’s Legislature. The blaze primarily affected the annex hosting the rotunda, joint chamber, …
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Monrovia – The Capitol Building, seat of the Liberian Legislature has engulfed in flames. Cause of the fires is not yet know FronPage Africa reporter on the scene say the …
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Liberia: U.S. Congressman Smith, Sierra Leone Religious Leaders Applaud Parliament’s Suspension of Abortion Bill Debate Amid Alleged U.S. Support for Passage
by lnnby lnnFreetown, Sierra Leone—The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone (CCSL) has issued a statement following the suspension of debate by the Speaker and Members of Parliament on the Safe Motherhood …
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Liberia: Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts to Be Evicted As Standoff Over Government Funding Escalates
by lnnby lnnMAMBA POINT, Monrovia—The Office of Liberia’s War and Economic Crimes Courts is facing eviction in from its rental space as the ongoing battle with government for funding reaches a crisis …
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Liberia: Government Crackdown on Protest Leaves Several Injured, CDC Demands Release of Detainees
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – A peaceful protest dubbed “White Tuesday,” organized to demand justice and respect for the rule of law, turned chaotic on Tuesday when Liberian police fired tear gas to …
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ULCHS Certificates 25 Mentees of USAID BRIDGE-U Executive Mentorship Program
by lnnby lnnThe state-run University of Liberia College of Health Sciences (ULCHS) has ended the fifth cohort and first Executive Mentorship Program with 25 participants completing the program and certificated. Implemented by …
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Liberia: CDC Youth League Condemned Police Brutality Against ‘Peaceful Protesters’; Foresees Dangerous Path Under President Boakai’s Administration
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Revolutionary National Youth League of the mighty Congress for Democratic Change has condemned what it terms as reckless use of live bullets and brutal force by the …
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Monrovia—In an exciting conclusion to Scrabble Mania 2.0 held at Boulevard Palace, Ghana’s Charles Tachie-Menson emerged victorious, clinching the top prize of USD 1,000 after defeating 35 competitors in an …
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Liberia: Champions Determine Girls Face Off Against Shaita Angels at Tusa Field
by lnnby lnnMonrovia—Defending champions Determine Girls are set to face off against their formidable adversaries, Shaita Angels, in a highly anticipated match in the Upper Women’s League. This clash, dubbed the “Battle …
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Liberia: Cllr. Pearl Brown Bull Caught in Police Violence During White Tuesday Protest
by lnnby lnnCllr. Bull criticized the police for targeting peaceful protesters. MONROVIA – Constitutional lawyer Cllr. Pearl Brown Bull, a signer of Liberia’s 1986 Constitution, became a victim of violence on Capitol …
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Liberia: Concerned Citizens Group Condemns Police Crackdown, Demands Unconditional Release of Protesters
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA – The Concerned Citizens for the Protection of Our Constitution, Democracy, and Rule of Law has condemned the government of President Joseph N. Boakai for what it described as …
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Liberia: Live Bullets, Teargas Greet Protesters on Capitol Amid “White Tuesday” Rally, Demanding Justice, Rule of Law
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Teargas and bullets are being fired as protesters descended on Liberia’s capitol, Monrovia near the seat of the national legislature to protest hardship, a sluggish economy and bad …
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Liberia: Will Protest Shake Ruling Unity Party, President Boakai? Organizers Eyeing a Wake-up Call
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – With barely one year in office, the Boakai-Koung administration is under increasing pressure from a broad spectrum of the public. In recent days, there has been an avalanche …