The Liberian senate has voted to amend the current rape law, making the act a bailable offense. The senate took the decision on Tuesday, during its 60th day sitting of the sixth session.
Pres. Sirleaf: Generational Change Comments Blown Out of Proportion
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s recent comments to the United Nations General Assembly on Liberia needing ‘generational change’ has been interpreted by the public in several different ways, forcing her to provide clarification on what she meant.
OP-ED: The Blinding Effect of the Nobel Peace Prize
What does this moment tell us: the Nobel Peace Prize is a gimmick; women leaders are merely politicians; and, the international community can be inept in stopping genocide.
Former Elections Chief Calls Sirleaf’s ‘Secret’ Meeting with NEC ‘Ill-Advised’
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s recent meeting with 19 election magistrates of the National Elections Commission at her home continues to receive criticism.
Unity Party Chairman Concerned Over President’s ‘Secret’ Meeting With Elections Officials
The chairman of the governing Unity Party, Wilmot Paye, has expressed concern over President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s ‘secret’ meeting with magistrates of the National Elections Commission.
Liberia Celebrates 38th World Tourism Day at Historic Providence Island
Liberians on Wednesday, September 27 gathered at the historic Providence Island to join countries around world in observance of World Tourism Day.
OP-ED: Amid a Hollowed State, Sources of Optimism
After almost 15 years of good governance, the results in Liberia are mixed and most Liberians do not have access to basic infrastructure, security, access to justice, and good schools and hospitals.
Unity Party Campaign in Grand Bassa Dwarfed by Liberty Party’s
The governing Unity party has launched its campaign in Buchanan with significantly fewer supporters in attendance than what was seen at Liberty Party’s launch days earlier.