As Liberia prepares to hold an election to see the first handover of power from one democratically elected leader to another since 1944, four civil society organizations have banded together to serve as local observers to the elections under the banner of the Liberia Election Observation Network.
Margibi Senator’s Dual Doctorate Degrees Questioned
Bitter arguments have ensued among citizens of Margibi after a former president of the Federation of Liberian Youth, Jimmy Sankatuah, questioned the authenticity of Senator Jim Tornonlah’s two doctorate degrees.
OP-ED: Liberia’s Affirmative Action Act Falls Flat in Quest for Gender Parity
Liberia’s recent Affirmative Action bill has stimulated nationwide debates and public discussions. The passage of this bill by the Legislature received tremendous support from organizations working on women’s issues, which viewed the Legislature’s decision as a step toward gender parity in government.
Federation of Liberian Youth Weighs in On Crisis at Legislature
The National Executive council of the Federation of Liberian Youth has described the ongoing tumult between some lawmakers at the lower house as obstacle to the development of Liberia.