Liberians living abroad under the umbrella of the All Liberian Diaspora Conference have threatened to file a lawsuit against the National Elections Commission for allegedly denying them their right to vote in the national elections while staying outside the country.
Liberia’s Saran Kaba Jones Becomes TED Fellow
Jones is the first TED Fellow from Liberia. At FACE Africa, she has worked to strengthen water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure and programs in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Liberia’s River Cess.
I.E. Looks to the Future with Sekou Keita as President
It was a sunny Saturday on July 24, 2016, in the American suburb of Landover Hills, Maryland where a handful of Liberians have gathered to celebrate Liberia’s Independence Day with the now-famous ceremonial clash between fans of Liberia’s historic football rivals – Mighty Barrolle and Invincible Eleven.
Major Contributor to Liberian Historical Studies, Svend Holsoe, Dies
Svend Einar Holsoe, a major contributor to research on Liberian history, culture, and its people, has been reported dead.
A Candid Conversation With Young Diasporan Liberians on Dual Citizenship
While the constitution appears silent on the issue, Liberia’s Aliens and Nationality Act stipulates that Liberians who acquire an additional citizenship from another country automatically lose their Liberian citizenship.
Nimba Citizens in US Reject Claim of Push for Running Mate
Nimba citizens based in the United States have rejected claims that they have recommended Voffee Saye Jabateh to be a possible running mate or vice presidential candidate to Unity Party’s Standard Bearer, Joseph Boakai.
Friends of Liberia Receives Prestigious Award for Ebola Relief Initiative
Friends of Liberia, an organization started by former Peace Corps volunteers who served in Liberia, has proudly received the Loret Miller Ruppe Award for outstanding community service.
A Meandering Road to Nowhere: Prospect Athletes Struggled to Find a Path to Olympics
A senior sprinter at Eastern Mennonite University at the time of the interview, Philip Watson has been trying to compete in the Olympics for Liberia since his sophomore year, in 2013.