Monrovia-Defense Lawyers, representing Thomas Isaac Etheridge and Eric Susay, have filed a petition seeking the intervention of the Supreme Court of Liberia in their ongoing criminal case, challenging the rulings …
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Liberia: ‘Court Process Best Option for CAMUSU Leadership Dispute’ – Cape Mount’s Student Leader Asserts
by lnnby lnnAccording to Fahnbulleh, she has filed a lawsuit against Superintendent Kiatamba, Dargo, and Gray due to their refusal to recognize her as the legitimate President of CAMUSU, despite her election …
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Liberia’s Growing Drug Crisis: Weak Justice System Turning Nation into Traffickers’ Haven
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Liberia is at a crossroads. As West Africa becomes an increasingly critical hub in the global drug trade, the country’s fragile justice system and porous borders are allowing international …
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Liberia: Experts Warn of HPX’s Threat to Liberia, Urge Gov’t to Declare Agreement in Default and Seek Arbitration
by lnnby lnnOne of the most contentious points in the Ivanhoe letter is the insistence that the Government guarantees 30 million tons per annum (mtpa) of rail capacity. Monrovia – In a …
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Liberia: House Press Bureau Denies Allegations of Censorship by Social Media Platform
by lnnby lnnAccording to the Bureau, Closing Argument was recently denied accreditation after failing to meet the necessary criteria established for media organizations. This denial, the Bureau suggests, may have prompted the …
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Liberia: Top Liberian Clergy Criticizes Boakai’s Anti-Corruption Efforts, Calls Liberia’s Political Environment ‘Toxic’ Amid Unresolved Capitol Crisis
by lnnby lnnWhile acknowledging the government’s recent steps to tackle corruption, particularly the suspension of nearly 500 officials for failing to declare their assets, Brown cautioned that these were “leaping efforts” rather …
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Liberia: Remains of Slain Liberian President, 13 Senior Officials, and Security Detail to Be Exhumed Today from Palm Grove Cemetery
by lnnby lnnThis action, organized by the April 22nd Memorial Group, will take place as part of a somber effort to honor the memories of those who perished during the tragic events …
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Liberia: LBS Director General Fahngon Summoned to Court Over Alleged Child Support Dispute
by lnnby lnnThe complaint alleges that Mr. Fahngon has failed to provide financial support for their child, Eugene Larmie Fahngon, Jr., since 2023, leaving Madam Mansaray and their child in financial distress. …
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Liberia Reaffirms Commitment to Integrate Gender Equality in its Foreign Policy at African Union Summit
by lnnby lnnAs a trailblazer in gender-responsive governance, Liberia showcased its ongoing efforts to integrate feminist principles into its foreign policy and governance frameworks. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Liberia reaffirmed its unwavering …
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Liberia: Proposed Seaport Regulatory Law Draws Sharp Criticism from Policy Experts
by lnnby lnnAmbulah Mamey, a noted policy expert, argues that the Act gives the new agency a dual role—both regulator and port operator—creating a glaring conflict of interest. Monrovia – A newly …
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Liberia: Frank Artus Returns with Sequel ‘Inside The Bush,’ Promising a Cinematic Masterpiece
by lnnby lnnInside The Bush explores the intricacies of family dynamics and delves further into the contentious issues of the Sande Society and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Monrovia – The wait is …
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Liberia: MRISS Urges MRU Countries to Diversify Funding Sources Following USAID Suspension
by lnnby lnnEach country has responded to the situation in a manner that reflects its unique development needs. Monrovia – The Mano River Institute for Strategic Studies (MRISS), led by Executive Director …
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Liberia: Kojo to Serve as Stand-in Coach for Lone Star as Liberia Seeks New Head Coach
by lnnby lnnThe 52-year-old, who transitioned into coaching after his playing career, has extensive experience in South Africa and Liberia. He has previously served as head coach, deputy coach, and interim coach …
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How a Dutch Cocaine Baron in Sierra Leone Threatens Liberia’s Reputation and Security
by lnnby lnnFREETOWN – A Nation on the Brink The skies over Sierra Leone are darkening, not with storms, but with the shadows of an unfolding narco-crisis that threatens to destabilize not …
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Liberia: History of Tax Dodging Spells Trouble for Elon Musk’s Starlink Amid US$17M USAID Money Cancellation
by lnnby lnnThe attention to Musk and Starlink comes as the billionaire-led DOGE office set up by President Trump recently cancelled a $US17 million project intended to provide tax policy advice to …
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For over six decades (1960- 2025), Liberia’s health system has heavily depended on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID has invested more than three billion dollars in …
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Liberia: Tragic Motor Accident Claims Bea Mountain Driver’s Life, Preliminary Report Rules Out Foul Play
by lnnby lnnAccording to reports, the Komatsu truck collided with the parked Volvo, resulting in Blenwhen being found unconscious beneath the rear tire of his vehicle./Pictures of the two vehicles can be …
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Liberia: NaFAA DG Glassco’s Suspension Sparks Concerns Over Selective Justice in Boakai’s Anti-Corruption Drive
by lnnby lnnThe suspension of Glasco (Right), has ignited a storm of controversy, with critics asking whether the government’s anti-corruption measures are truly impartial or if they risk becoming yet another example …
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Editorial: Be Holistic, Not Selective: President Boakai’s Continued Suspension of Weah-Appointed Officials Resembles a Political Purge
by lnnby lnnPRESIDENT JOSEPH NYUMA Boakai’s ongoing suspension of officials appointed by his predecessor, George Weah, has raised serious concerns about the nature of his governance. Rather than demonstrating a commitment to …
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Liberia: Supreme Court Lifts Prohibition on United Methodist Church’s Annual Conference, Summons Judge Konto for Conference
by lnnby lnnIn a significant ruling, Justice Gbeisay (left) has emphasized that the church’s operations in Liberia should proceed without interruption, as if no legal actions had been initiated. Right: Bishop Samuel …
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Liberia: NPHIL-Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire Hold Cross-Border Symposium on Mpox Preparedness and Response
by lnnby lnnNPHIL expressed gratitude to Dr. Lokossou and the WAHO team for spearheading the event and facilitating meaningful discussions. SAN PEDRO – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and …
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Clarence Massaquoi, the owner of Bassa Logging and Timber Company, and co-owner of C&C Corporation. By his own admission, Massaquoi worked in the logging sector before January 2006, making him …
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Liberia: A School in Crisis: Dorothy Cooper Junior High in Bong County Faces Struggles Following Violent Storm
by lnnby lnnThe school building, once a place of learning and growth, now offers little shelter or protection from the elements. GBARNGA — As students of Dorothy Cooper Junior and Semi High …
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Liberia: Supreme Court Intervenes in United Methodist Church Dispute, Summons Judge Konto for Conference
by lnnby lnnGbarnga, Bong County – The Supreme Court of Liberia has intervened in an ongoing legal dispute surrounding the United Methodist Church (UMC) Annual Conference in Gbarnga, Bong County. By Gerald …