The National Elections Commission has released its calendar of key activities for the Montserrado senatorial by-election. The dates will also possibly affect the by-election for Montserrado’s thirteenth district.
After President Weah’s Meeting With Organizers, June 7 Protest is Still On
President George Weah has met for the first time with leaders of the pending June 7 protest in Monrovia.
Weah Issues Memorandum Against Unauthorized Comments by Public Officials on National Policy Issues
President George Weah has issued an executive memorandum prohibiting officials in the executive from making public comments on national policy issues without seeking the authorization of the appropriate authorities.
U.S. Embassy Issues Rare Rebuke of Gov’t Officials, Prompting Suspension of Eugene Fahngon
The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia has issued a harsh statement, rebuking public officials for making comments that it says impedes progress in Liberia.
Human Rights Advocate Alfred Brownell Gets Prestigious Goldman Environmental Award
Liberia human rights lawyer Alfred Brownell has received the 2019 prestigious Goldman Environmental Award.
Liberia National Students Union Denies It Possesses Firearms
The leadership of the Liberia National Students Union, or LINSU, has denied that it possesses two firearms after public outrage erupted over a photo showing its member with what looks like a pistol.
Monrovia Football Academy Students Release Two Debut Songs
A musical cadre at the Monrovia Football Academy, Lonestar Legends, has released two debut songs.
U.N. Threatens to Redirect Support if Gov’t Fails to Address Reporting Challenges
The U.N. office in Liberia has threatened to withhold direct support to the country if the government does not address challenges in making timely and accurate reports for funding support it receives from U.N. agencies.