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 Rotunda is official seat of the Liberian Legislature that is currently being used by members of the majority bloc from the House.

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Liberia: Who Set Capitol Ablaze?

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 within the legislature adding fuel to the literal and metaphorical flames. As the investigation deepens, Liberia's leaders and citizens are demanding answers, while questions about accountability and motive dominate nation…

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The Speaker of Liberia's House of Representatives is currently undergoing police questioning following a significant fire incident at the nation's

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Investigations Launched into Capitol Fire in Liberia - The Global Herald

Monrovia — The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has said Wednesday’s fire incident at the Capitol Building is a grave affront to democracy, urging the Ministry of Justice, through the Liberia National Police and the Liberia National Fire Service, to immediately conduct a thorough investigation. In a statement issued Wednesday, the president of the Liberia […]

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Liberia Council of Churches Condemns Capitol Building Fire – Denounces Self Interests, Hatred

The Liberian National Police are investigating the cause of a Wednesday morning fire at the Capitol Building that houses the national legislature. Inspector General Gregory Coleman says police are also looking for Representative Frank Foko as a person of interest. The House of Representatives has been divided for more than a month over the speakership. 
Police Inspector General Coleman tells VOA’s James Butty the investigation is looking at poss…

Liberia Police Investigate Capital Building Fire

The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) said it is alarmed by the fire incident at the Capitol and calls on the Government to conduct a speedy and impartial investigation. Thursday, December 19, 2024/ The CDC, in a statement issued Wednesday, also condemns what is said are attempts by the Government to falsely accuse individuals of complicity in the fire incident when no serious investigation has yet been conducted. In the statement signed by …

The New Dawn Liberia

CDC calls for investigation - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

Les  Libériens n’en reviennent pas ; tant ils sont encore sous le choc. En effet, ils se sont réveillés, hier, 18 décembre 2024, dans la douleur, pour ainsi dire, découvrant leur capitale Monrovia recouverte d’une épaisse fumée noire.   Très vite, ils comprirent qu’il s’agit d’un incendie qui s’est déclenché au Capitol, siège de la Chambre des Représentants que l’on appelle dans bien des pays francophones, l’Assemblée nationale. Toute chose qui …

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