Liberia

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:39:42 GMT
Fire Chief Suspects Gasoline in Capitol Blaze, Calls for Weeklong Probe
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Director of the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), G. Warsuwah Barvoul Sr., has revealed that an initial assessment of the fire at the Capitol Building indicates it was a Class-B fire--a flammable fire caused by s...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:41:02 GMT
'MCC Eligibility Just One Step in the Broader Development Process'
[Liberian Observer] The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has selected Liberia as eligible to develop a compact in recognition of the country's commitment to pursuing critical economic and democratic governance reforms. However, this selection m...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:38:24 GMT
Health Workers Go On Strike Over Salary Disparities
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga -- Patients and their relatives in Nimba County have expressed frustration over the ongoing indefinite strike by health workers which has severely impacted healthcare services in government-run hospitals.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:41:50 GMT
Anesthetists On Strike At C.B. Dunbar Hospital Over Low Salaries
[Liberian Observer] Amid nationwide protests by some public health workers in Liberia, operations at the government-run C.B. Dunbar Comprehensive Hospital in Gbarnga, Bong County, have come to a standstill as anesthetists strike over low salaries. Th...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:39:05 GMT
Senate Committee's $1.8 Million Proposal for Fire-Damaged Capitol Rehabilitation Sparks Mixed Reactions
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- MONROVIA -Thousands of Liberian and foreign tax payers would be constrained to shoulder the cost for the rehabilitation of damaged portion of the Capitol Building if the US$1.8million proposed in the draft National Budge...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:30:13 GMT
Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation Dedicates Rehabilitated Caldwell Booster Station
[FrontPageAfrica] Montserrado -- In an effort to enhance access to clean and safe drinking water, the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) on Thursday dedicated the newly rehabilitated Caldwell Booster Station.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:26:41 GMT
A Nation in Crisis - the Rule of Law Vs. Political Chaos
[FrontPageAfrica] LIBERIA, A NATION proud of its democratic strides, is once again grappling with a constitutional crisis that threatens the very fabric of its governance and social cohesion.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:01:41 GMT
FAO's Fisheries Intervention Sparks Optimism in Liberian Coastal Communities
[Liberian Observer] In a transformative step toward revitalizing Liberia's fisheries sector, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially handed over state-of-the-art fish markets and processing facilities to the fishi...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:01:06 GMT
Rep. Foko Released After Spending a Night in Police Custody
[Liberian Observer] Montserrado County District #9 Representative Frank Saah Foko, who the police declared a "person of interest" in the December 18, 2024 fire that ravaged the Capitol building, has been temporarily released after spending a night in...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:59:21 GMT
LWSC Restores Caldwell Booster Station
[Liberian Observer] In a major push to improve access to clean and safe drinking water, the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has inaugurated the rehabilitated Caldwell Booster Station, a vibrant facility that will boost water pressure and e...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:53:26 GMT
Senate Proposes U.S.$1.8 Million for Capitol Building Renovation
[New Dawn] The Senate said the US$1.8m is projected to finance the restoration of the Joint Chamber upon the passage of the budget.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:57:39 GMT
Boakai Calls for Swift Investigation Into Fire Incident At Legislature
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- In the Capitol Building fire, President Joseph Boakai is calling for a speedy investigation into Wednesday's fire incident at the Capitol, vowing that anyone caught will be dealt with accordingly.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:02:02 GMT
Senate Proposes $1.8m for Capitol Fire Repairs
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Senate's Committee on Ways, Means, Finance and Budget, chaired by Bong County Senator, Prince K. Moye has proposed an initial sum of US$1.8 million in the 2025 Draft National Budget to begin renovation work on ...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:02:01 GMT
Reckless Call for U.S.$1.8m Capitol Renovation Without Assessment Must Be Condemned
[Liberian Investigator] The Capitol Building fire on Tuesday was a disaster, but the real inferno lies in the Senate's swift, unsubstantiated push for a US$1.8 million renovation budget--just two days after the blaze, with no investigation, no assess...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:23 GMT
Its Official - MCC Selects Liberia As Eligible for New Partnership
[New Dawn] The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has selected Liberia as newly eligible to develop a compact. Liberia was designated as eligible in recognition of the country's commitment to pursuing critical economic and democratic governance r...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:21 GMT
Civil Society Platform Troubled By Fire At Capitol
[New Dawn] Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform of Liberia (CSO- HRAP) says it is deeply troubled by recent political events unfolding in Liberia, particularly the impasse between the majority and minor blocs of the House of Representatives, ...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:57:51 GMT
Liberia Urged to Prevent Trafficking in Human
[New Dawn] The United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, Siobhán Mullally, calls on Liberia to prioritize prevention of human trafficking in its development agenda.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:02:04 GMT
Arson or Electrical Shock?
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia, through the Liberia National Police, is yet to provide clear information on a fast-blazing fire that gutted the Rotunda of the Capitol Building here early Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024. The Rot...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:51:05 GMT
Liberia Secures MCC Compact Funding - U.S.$350m-U.S.$500m Expected
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Liberia has unlocked a $500 million lifeline from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a funding milestone poised to drive infrastructure, energy, and economic transformation. The announcement, delivered by ...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:33:11 GMT
Who Set Capitol Ablaze?
[Liberian Observer] The December 18, 2024, fire that ravaged Liberia's Capitol building has sparked outrage, accusations, and a full-scale investigation. Authorities have described the scene as having clear signs of arson, with political tensions wit...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:16 GMT
Police Arrest Several Suspects
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Inspector General of Police, Col. Gregory Coleman, announces the arrest of 73 anti-government protesters and several individuals believed to be linked to the fire incident that occurred early Wednesday morning on Capitol Hi...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:59:11 GMT
Embattled Speaker Koffa Distances From Facebook Post
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa distances himself from a controversial Facebook post that seems to link him to supporting Wednesday's arson attack on the Capitol Building in Monrovia that caused significant damages to the facili...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:53:56 GMT
Irresponsible Display of Greed
[New Dawn] Wednesday's (December 18, 2024) arson attack on the Capitol that saw the seat of the Liberian Legislature in flames is counter-productive to democratic practice and respect for the rule of law. We Liberians should not always resort to viol...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:50:01 GMT
Central Bank of Liberia Locks Down, Hightens Security
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- With Monrovia on edge after the Capitol fire and political turmoil boiling over, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has ramped up security, locking down its headquarters and surrounding streets.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:49:04 GMT
A Call for Justice and Prudence - Condemning the Capitol Building Fire and Reckless Accusations
[Liberian Investigator] The devastating fire that engulfed the Capitol Building on Wednesday, destroying its iconic Dome and the Joint Chamber, marks a dark chapter in Liberia's history. This is more than a structural loss; it is a blow to our nation...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:56:18 GMT
More Than ¾ of Liberians Have Considered Emigrating
[Liberian Observer] In commemoration of the December 18, International Migrants Day, the Center for Democratic Governance (CDG), a local partner to Afrobarometer, a credible pan-African polling organization has released a survey mainly focusing on Li...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:31:12 GMT
FM Nyanti Welcomes New UNDP Resident Rep.
[Liberian Observer] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, on Wednesday, December 18, welcomed and received the letter of accreditation from Mr. Aliou Mamadou Dia, the newly appointed United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident R...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:30:20 GMT
UN Special Rapporteur Urges Liberia to Strengthen Efforts Against Human Trafficking
[Liberian Observer] The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, Siobhan Mullally, has concluded a critical ten-day visit to Liberia, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges in combating...

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:24:02 GMT
Serial Suspect George Wade Back Behind Bars for Armed Robbery and Assault
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- George Wade, a notorious alleged armed robber and rape suspect with a history of evading justice, has been arrested again, this time for armed robbery, theft, and sexual assault against two young women. On December...

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:03:26 GMT
Fire Engulfs Legislative Building Amid Leadership Dispute
[FrontPageAfrica] Capitol Hill -- Chaos erupted Wednesday morning as fire engulfed the Capitol Building, the seat of Liberia's Legislature. The blaze primarily affected the annex hosting the rotunda, joint chamber, and other offices, forcing staffers...

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