During the 2017 elections, only 15.9 percent of the total number of candidates in the elections were females. The election law provides that political parties and coalitions submitting candidates for an election should “endeavor†to ensure that there is no less than 30 percent of candidates from each gender.
River Cess War Victim Wants War Crimes Court Before 2020 Senate Vote
Amos T. Boe, a 49-year-old photographer, still wears the wounds from the day in August 1994 when he lost three of his family members and almost lost his own head.
Timbo River Bridge to Be Completed by Independence Day
Commuters travelling through River Cess to reach the southeast have received assurance from the company constructing the Timbo River Bridge that the bridge will be commissioned by July 26, 2019.
Local Official in River Cess Wants Civic Voter Education Taught in Schools
A local official in River Cess has proposed that civic voter education to be included in the Ministry of Education’s national curriculum for Liberian secondary schools.
Absence of Alternative Bridge Cuts off Major Connection to Southeast
River Cess residents are feeling the economic pinch caused by the cutting off of the county’s connection with Grand Bassa.
River Cess’ Elections Magistrate Highlights Challenges with Elections During Rainy Season
As the rainy season draws closer, River Cess’ assistant elections magistrate is highlighting the challenges associated with conducting elections in his county when there are heavy rains.
Heavy Downpour Washes Away Timbo River Bridge Detour
The detour bridge meant to be used as an alternative route to cross the Timbo River was washed away on Saturday night as a result of heavy rains, cutting off the major connection to the southeast.
War is Over, But for Rape Victims, Suffering Goes On
Mechen Barchue is one of the thousands of Liberian women who suffered shocking violence during the wars. According to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, nearly 26,000 or 28 percent reported violations were against women and girls.