"We know that other countries are putting pressure on Liberia ... to see 40,000 Liberian children a year killed."—U.S. Rep. Chris Smith By Jonathon Van...

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By Mayeni Jones & Umaru Fofana Sierra Leone's night-time curfew imposed after armed men freed prison inmates has been lifted for now. Detainees from a number...

FORMER PRESIDENT KOROMA’S BODYGUARD SHOT DEAD IN FREETOWN

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By Deborah Sorie The Principal Assistant to former Sierra Leone president, Ernest Bai Koroma says an official bodyguard to his boss has been gunned down. Ismael...

SIERRA LEONE UNDER A NATIONWIDE CURFEW AS ARMED MEN BROKE INTO A PRISON, SETTING INMATES FREE

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By Mayeni Jones BBC West Africa correspondent Sierra Leone has been placed under a nationwide curfew as armed men broke into a prison, setting inmates free. Detainees...

LIBERIA: DEBT BURDEN, ‘TOUGH ROAD FOR BOAKAI’S GOV’T’

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MONROVIA – Amid a well advanced process of transition preparation by both the outgoing regime of soccer legend George Weah and the newly elected...

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A SPECIAL MESSAGE OF APPRECIATION TO DR. GRAY, DEAN SAWYER COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES, UL

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Seoul, South Korea Tuesday, 4 June, 2024 Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Korean Republic, esteemed fellow Heads of...

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May 23, 2024 Mr. Vice President, Cabinet Members and Officials of Government, The Honorable Superintendent of Montserrado County, Partners, Members...

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May 16, 2024 His Excellency, Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, Members of the Cabinet present, Members...

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MONROVIA – The acquisition of 285 yellow machines by President Joseph Nyima Boakai's administration has stirred significant controversy,...

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MONROVIA – The Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform (CSO Platform) has taken note of a local radio...

CENTAL CHALLENGES LACC TO FOLLOW US’ EXAMPLE – CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF SANCTIONED LIBERIAN GOVT OFFICIALS

MONROVIA – The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) says is deeply concerned about the alleged...

LAWYERS DEMAND WEAH’S GOV’T TO PRODUCE LIVING BODIES OF GLORIA SCOTT AND OTHERS ‘CHARGED WITH MURDER’

By Olando Testimony Zeongar MONROVIA - Amid reports that the Liberia National Police on yesterday, charged former Chief Justice...

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