Amid the growing call for the establishment of a war crimes court, the United States House of Representatives has passed a resolution to reaffirm strong U.S.-Liberia ties and call for full implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations, including the establishment of a special war crimes tribunal.
ECOWAS Launches Competition to Get Name and Logo for Proposed Single Currency
The Economic Community of West African States has launched a competition to select a name and logo for the region’s proposed single currency.
Liberia Hosts Infectious Disease Prevention Conference With African Military Leaders
Military medical leaders from 21 nations across Africa are currently meeting in Liberia for the sixth conference hosted by the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance.
Montserrado’s 13th District Representative Candidate Promises Policies to Empower Citizens
A representative candidate in the November 20 Montserrado’s 13th district byelection, Cornelia Kruah-Togbah says she intends to create a module district by introducing policies that will directly empower citizens and promote accountability, in the district, if elected.
Implementing Recommendations for Electoral Reform
On January 22, Liberia experienced its first handover of power from one elected leader to another in 73 years. Pres. George Weah’s inauguration followed a historic election that saw a loser in a presidential race accept the results and concede defeat to the winner for the first time in many years.
Paynesville Mayor Embarks on Exercise to Decongest ELWA Junction
The mayor of Paynesville, Pam Belcher-Taylor, has embarked on a 90-day exercise to clear the area around ELWA Junction amid complaints of increasing criminal activities and traffic congestion.
U.S. Congressional Member Advocating for War Crimes Court in Liberia Lost in Midterm Election
United States Republican Representative, Daniel Donovan who introduced the resolution seeking U.S. support for the full implementation of recommendations made by Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Liberia, including the establishment of an extraordinary criminal tribunal was defeated in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Two Liberians Win Municipal Positions in Minnesota
Two Liberian immigrants in the United States, Michael Elliot, and Wynfred Russell have been elected mayor and city council member for Minnesota, respectively in the state general election on Tuesday.