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Muhammadu Buhari · MonroviaLiberia is celebrating two major anniversaries this year. 200 years ago freed slaves from the U.S. arrived here and 25 years later they declared the country to be independent. Many Liberians say the West African country's promise is unfulfilled and too many of its people still live in poverty.See the Story
Liberia marks its founding and independence amid challenges
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Justice · LiberiaA senior officer of the Liberia National Police was flogged in Sinoe County allegedly on order of the Judge of the Monthly and Probate Court in that County. Police Commander Clinton Dee filed a complaint to the Supreme Court of Liberia and the Justice Ministry against Judge Octavius B. Doe, but so far with no redress. The victim claims that since his unfortunate incident, authorities have paid deaf ears to his cry for justice.See the Story
Senior Police Officer Allegedly Beaten On Order Of Sinoe County Judge Demand Justice
Africa · LiberiaCllr. Dempster Brown is the Chairman of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) He was speaking at the official launch of the Sanoyea District Palava Hut hearing in Bong County sponsored by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Liberia. An estimated 250,000 people were killed in the 14 years fratricidal Liberian civil war with thousands of others wounded.See the Story
Liberia’s Rights Comm. Boss Vows: Those Who Cause Killings In 2023 Will Be Prosecuted In The Hague
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Africa · LiberiaOne in five youth in Liberia are users of narcotic substances, and many more are at risk of use and addiction. Nearly 11 percent of females initiate sex at ages 11-14. Teenage pregnancy contributes significantly to dropout rates among school-going girls. 67 percent of adolescent girls with no education are mothers.See the Story
Op-Ed: Empowering Young People Today For A Sustainable Liberia Tomorrow
Africa · LiberiaThe National Fire Service and the Liberia National Police are said to be investigating the cause of the fire. Social media has been flooded with comments calling on the government to empower the fire service to carry out its duties. The fire has caused serious deserters in the country, according to reports.See the Story
Opposition Unity Party National Chairman House, Cars Burnt To Ashes, Police Probes Cause Of The Fire - Global News Network
GOVERNMENT · LiberiaThe United States 2022 Investment Climate Statement has revealed that the George Weah government does much to discourage investors and investment in Liberia. The statement released by the State Dep…See the Story
US RELEASES DAMAGING INVESTMENT CLIMATE REPORT ON WEAH GOVERNMENT, SAYS IT DOES MUCH TO DISCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN LIBERIA
Africa · LiberiaThe Youth Network for Reform, Incooperated (YONER-Liberia), a Liberian social enterprise and tech-education learning accelerator reimagining education has officially launched a month-long mentorship institute for young girls across Liberia. The mentor program that is done in partnership with Supporting Her Education Changes A Nation (SHE-CAN) is seeking for young Liberian women to join a fully funded scholarship and leadership program.See the Story
YONER-Liberia, SHE-CAN International Launch Mentorship Program For Young Girls
Africa · LiberiaCol. Mamady Doumbouya, military ruler (Photo credit: chimpreports.com) Nairobi – Guinea dissolved the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (Front national pour la défense de la Consti…See the Story
Guinea Gov’t Dissolves Opposition Coalition Blow to Democracy, Human Rights
Africa · LiberiaMinister of State for Presidential Affairs, Mr. Nathaniel McGill is seen defending acts of corruption. CENTAL views these utterances of the Minister as being extremely troubling, given his position of influence in the Liberian Government. His comments grossly undermine government's stance and fight against corruption and reveal why President Weah has shown limited willpower to decisively and impartially address it.See the Story
‘Minister McGill’s Defense of Corruption Is Quite Revealing’, CENTAL Says
Africa · LiberiaThe Justice in Chamber has reaffirmed an earlier ruling of Associate Justice Joseph N. Nagbe. Rep. Kolubah was suspended by the House of Representatives on May 18, 2021, for a period of sixteen meeting days and denied all salaries and benefits. The ruling furthered that contrary to Justice Nagbe's mandate, the Legislature has willfully withheld District #10 Lawmaker's salary and benefits for June 2021.See the Story
Supreme Court Orders Legislature To Pay Rep. Yekeh Kolubah’s Benefits
Africa · LiberiaEx-Liberian President Charles Taylor has been ordered to serve the rest of his jail term in the UK. He was found guilty at his trial of 11 crimes including terrorism, rape, murder and the use of child soldiers by rebel groups in neighbouring Sierra Leone during the vicious civil war of 1991-2002.See the Story
