Criminal Court C judge Peter Gbenewelleh has ruled in the Sable Mining corruption trial, clearing all eight defendants of their charges.
Former House Speaker Alex Tyler’s Nomination Withdrawn From ArcelorMittal Board
After President George Weah nominated former speaker of the House of Representatives Alex Tyler as a member of the ArcelorMittal board to represent the government, he immediately withdrew the nomination following complaints from the public.
State Prosecutors’ Unreadiness Further Delays Global Witness Corruption Case
Trial failed to resume on Wednesday in the Global Witness corruption case after state prosecutors requested for additional time to prepare for further arguments.
Embattled Head of LEITI Wants Liberia to Move Away From Traditional Exports
The embattled head of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is calling on the country to move away from focusing on its traditional exports and diversify into other sectors.
Lawmakers Endorse Special Committee’s Findings on Global Witness Report
House of Representatives endorses a special presidential committee’s findings on a Global Witness report linking several former and current government officials of bribery into the sale of oil block LB13.
Global Witness Condemns Arrests of Frontpage Africa Staff and Closure of Offices
Global Witness, an international anti-corruption organization, has condemned the recent arrest of Frontpage Africa staff and the newspaper’s subsequent closure.
Justice Minister Recuses Himself from Global Witness Investigation to Ensure Independence
Justice Minister Musa Dean has recused himself from an investigation commissioned by President George Weah into recent allegations by the U.K.-based corruption watchdog, Global Witness.
Following Global Witness Report, Gov’t Raises Concern Over Bribery Allegations Against Former Officials
Two days after the U.K.-based corruption watchdog, Global Witness released a new report alleging that former government officials benefitted from a tainted oil deal, the government says it is concerned about the allegations.