Political parties in Liberia have identified the adoption of a biometric voter registration as their priority for electoral reform.
Journalists Who Covered 2017 Elections Take on Elections Reform
In previous articles, The Bush Chicken has explored recommendations for improving future elections made by elections observer missions, including the Elections Coordinating Committee, which had the highest number of local observers.
Last Week in Photos – Nov. 25-Dec. 1
A pictorial review of last week’s activities.
Last Week in Photos – November 18-24
Last week, Monrovia saw a series of interest events and happenings. The events focused on politics and the economic, thus attracting media coverage. This article gives a pictorial review of the week’s activities.
Last Week in Photos
Activists gathered under the banner of the Campaigners and Victims for Justice staged a peaceful protest calling for the establishment of a war crimes court in the country.
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.
Products Shown at the Made in Liberia Contest
A visual look at some of the products pitched at the Made in Liberia contest.
A Private Hospital Receiving State Grants Raises Ethics Questions for Politician
When Liberian politician Jeremiah Koung was campaigning for a seat in parliament in 2011 elections, he promised better health care for his constituents through a private hospital run by a foundation named after his mother and daughter.