MONROVIA- The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has begun a five-day Financial Auditing Manual training as part of an effort to enhance the skills of auditors in Risk Assessment, Internal Controls …
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Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives Condemns Vandalism, Reaffirm Commitment to Legislative Duties
by lnnby lnnMonrovia—Majority Members of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature have condemned an act of vandalism that occurred in the Joint Chambers, which involved deliberate damage to property and …
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Liberia: Legislature’s Joint Chamber Allegedly Vandalized Amid Deepening Leadership Crisis
by lnnby lnnCapitol Hill, Monrovia – On Monday, lawmakers and staff at the Liberian Legislature arrived to find the joint chambers in disarray, with over 500 chairs uprooted. A FrontPage Africa reporter …
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Liberia: Liberian Authorities Say They Have Evidence That Ibrahima Kalil Cherif was in Contact with Ex-President Alpha Conde to Destabilize Next- Door Neighbor
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Concerns over national security have intensified following the arrest of Abraham Khalil Cherif, a Guinean national, by Liberian joint security forces. Cherif was detained under suspicion of orchestrating …
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Liberia: Forest Communities Angered by Exclusion from Carbon Credit Negotiations
by lnnby lnnMary Yokpo and other women working on the farm, Photo credit: Ricardo Partida As the Government of Liberia plans ahead to sell off forests for carbon credit markets, forest communities …
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Liberia: Senator Augustine Chea Weighs in on House Stalemate, Says President Boakai’s Decision to Snub Speaker Koffa Violates Constitution
by lnnby lnnSen. Chea stated that not submitting the budget to Speaker Koffa, and further disregarding the Speaker’s constitutional authority by writing to the Chief Clerk, has drawn the Presidency directly into …
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Liberia: Citizens Extol Cllr. Kun Teh for Sponsoring Week-long Free Surgical Operations In River Gee County
by lnnby lnnCllr. Kun Teh has also spearheaded the construction of a modern Regional Transport Union Office and established a local community radio station in Sarbo Wifeken. River Gee County—Cllr. Kun Teh, …
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Liberia: Archbishop of Monrovia Calls for Deeper Understanding of Liberian Context in Pastoral Work
by lnnby lnnArchbishop Jubwe urged pastoral care providers to stay informed about the evolving dynamics and realities of the present Liberian context, which is essential for relevant and responsive pastoral work. Monrovia …
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Op-Ed: Why We’re Surprised When We Think Differently: Reflections from a Liberian Perspective
by lnnby lnnLately, I’ve noticed tensions rising in our community over the results of the U.S. election and who voted for whom. This got me thinking about the assumptions we often make …
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Liberia: IREDD’s 2024 Legislative Performance Report Ranks Senator Bill Twehway and Francis Dopoh Lowest for Poor Attendance
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA- The Institute for Research and Development (IREDD) has launched its 2024 midterm Legislative Performance Report, highlighting poor attendance for Rivercess Senator Bill Twehway and Francis Dopoh of Rivergee County, …
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Liberia: Majority Bloc, Pro Koffa Group Maintain Their Stance After Supreme Court Denies Speaker Koffa’s Writ of Prohibition
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The impasse in the House of Representatives continues as the Supreme Court has declined Speaker J. Fonati Koffa’s request for a writ of prohibition aimed at halting the …
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Liberia Hosts 32nd Board of Governors Meeting of the Regional Maritime University in Monrovia
by lnnby lnnThe five-day meeting underscored the critical role RMU plays in the development of the regional maritime industry. Monrovia, Liberia – The 32nd meeting of the Board of Governors of the …
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Liberia: STAND Commends ECOWAS for Intervention, Encourages Lawmakers to Embrace Delegation’s Role in Resolving Legislative Deadlock
by lnnby lnnSTAND emphasized that the responsibility now lies with lawmakers and legislative leaders to seek a constructive resolution to the current deadlock. Monrovia – Liberia’s leading grassroots civil society organization, Solidarity …
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Liberia: Arrest of Alleged Coup Plotter Triggers Tension With Guinea, Family Fears for Safety
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – Concerns over national security have escalated following the recent arrest of Guinean national Khalif Cherif by Liberian joint security forces. Cherif was detained on allegations of planning subversive …
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Liberia: ECOWAS Sending Mediation Mission to Help Resolve Impasse in Lower House of Legislative Branch
by lnnby lnnMonrovia—The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Hadja Memounatou Ibrahima, has extended warm greetings to the people of Liberia and stressed recent strides made in the country, particularly the …
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Liberia: House Internal Crisis Leaves Executive In Ambivalence, Postpones Draft Budget Submission
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – President Joseph N. Boakai’s administration has postponed the submission of the draft national budget for Fiscal Year 2025, citing ongoing tensions within the House of Representatives as the …
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Liberia: Deputy Speaker’s Defection to House Majority Bloc Fuels Tension Between Longtime Allies
by lnnby lnnMONROVIA — In the run-up to the 2005 legislative and presidential elections, the relationship between George Weah and Thomas P. Fallah was like that of a father and son. By …
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Liberia: Top U.S. Military Commander Langley Visits Liberia, Reaffirms U.S. Support in Meetings with President Boakai and Defense Ministry’s Officials
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), highlighted the United States’ commitment to security cooperation in Africa during his recent visit to Liberia. This …
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Liberia: President Boakai Expresses Gratitude to Liberians for Their Kindness, Calls for Unity on Thanksgiving Day
by lnnby lnnHe asserted that the nation’s resilience and dignity are restoring its honor, encouraging citizens to take pride in their identity and heritage. Monrovia—President Joseph Nyuma Boakai delivered a heartfelt message …
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Liberia: House Speaker Koffa Acknowledges Supreme Court Ruling on House’s Leadership Dispute, Vows Not To Resign
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, says he has taken cognizance of the latest ruling from the Supreme Court of Liberia, in which …
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Liberia: Court Issues Writ of Arrest For Former Presidential Candidate Wendell McIntosh Over Alleged Illegal Sale of Land In Margibi
by lnnby lnnMonrovia—The Paynesville Magisterial Court in Montserrado County has issued a writ of arrest for Wendell McIntosh, a former presidential candidate for the Change Democratic Action (CDA) party in the 2017 …
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Liberia Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church Responds to Statements by Retired Bishop Arthur F. Kulah
by lnnby lnnThe LAC/UMC affirms the leadership of Bishop Samuel J. Quire, Jr., commending his inclusive approach to ministry over the past eight years, which has engaged all members of the Church, …
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Liberia: ECOWAS Commission Provides Grant to Support the Fight Against Trafficking in Persons in Liberia
by lnnby lnnMonrovia – The ECOWAS Commission, through its Resident Representative in Liberia, Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah has signed a US$ 35,000 Pilot Grant with the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of …
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Liberia: Disabled People’s Union Launches Digital Literacy Project for Disabled Youths
by lnnby lnnWith funding from the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), the Youth Department of the National Union of Organizations of the Disabled (NUOD) of Liberia has launched a digital …