As members of the senate reconvened for its third session on Monday, Senate President Pro Tempore Albert Chie has predicted a challenging session amid the upcoming senatorial election in October.
Gov’t Says Tendering of Liberia’s Offshore Oil Blocks is Nothing New, Refuting Allegations of Nefarious Activities
The Liberian government has sought to address circling information in the press and social media regarding requests for tender of offshore oil blocks along Liberia’s southeastern shores, saying such information is nothing new.
Liberian Immigration Investigates Henry Costa for Alleged Use of Fraudulent Travel Document
The Liberia Immigration Service has announced that it has formally opened an investigation of talk show host Henry Costa for what authorities claim to be forged travel documents he used to enter the country on Dec. 19, 2019.
Five Protesters Sent to Court for Offences Connected to Jan. 6 Protest
The Liberian National Police has forwarded to court five protesters who were part of protests organized by the Council of Patriots on Monday, Jan. 6 in Monrovia.
Amid Report of Police Use of Excessive Force, Protest Organizers Want Inspector General Dismissed
The Council of Patriots, the organizer of the anti-government protest held on Monday, January 6, is demanding the dismissal of the inspector general of the Liberia National Police, Patrick Sudue, for the use of excessive force by police officers to disperse peaceful protesters.
Rescheduled Protest Proceeds Today, As Crowds Slowly Gather on Capitol Hill
Members of the Council of Patriots, the organizers of the protest originally scheduled for December 30, say they will go ahead with the kick-off of their protest today, Monday January 6.
Diplomatic Missions Back Gov’t in Deferring Council of Patriots Protest to January 5
Major diplomatic stakeholders in Liberia have given their backing to the Liberian government in deferring the mass peaceful assembly planned to kick off today by the Council of Patriots.
EDITORIAL: Liberia Deserves a Better Brand of National Leaders than the Council of Patriots
Liberia may deserve better than President Weah’s Coalition for Democratic Change. But it also certainly deserves better than Henry Costa and his backers within the Council of Patriots.