Across the nation, Liberians celebrated Decoration Day on March 9 as they dedicated their time to cleaning and beautifying the burial sites of their relatives.
As UNMIL Draws Down, AFL Conducts Training Simulations
The Armed Forces of Liberia have embarked on a series of internal security operations and training exercises as the United Nations Mission in Liberia is expected to draw down by June 2016.
Shakespeare Comes to Liberia
In what is considered to be a first, actors from London’s Shakespeare Globe Theatre will be traveling to Liberia to perform Hamlet. The play will present a change of in the type of entertainment that is typically available in the Monrovia area.
AFL Says Recruits Presenting False Documents
The Armed Forces of Liberia says it is facing an excess of false documentation from applicants.
AFL Soldier under Interrogation for Extorting Money from Prospective Recruits
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Brigadier General Daniel Ziankahn, has disclosed that one of his officers is currently undergoing a thorough investigation for his involvement in extorting money from prospective recruits at the Barclay Training Center.
Although Gas Prices Lowered, Transport Fares Remain the Same
The Liberian government, through the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation and Ministry of Commerce, has dropped the prices of gasoline and fuel oil on the local market by US$0.10.
Liberian Youths Rush to Join Army
The scramble for recruitment into the Armed Forces of Liberia continues in Monrovia unabated more young people spending long hours and sleepless nights on the streets.
After Inconclusive Autopsy in Victoria Zayzay Case, Second Autopsy Underway
After the release of the autopsy report of Victoria Zayzay contradicted the Liberia National Police’s earlier account of suicide, the Ministry of Justice has announced a second autopsy.