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Several opposition political parties have described the legal trial of former House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa and three others were implicated in the Capitol Building arson case as a litigation marred by troubling events, while alarming over witness tampering and other judicial malpractice and police misconduct.  By Lincoln G. Peters  The opposition political parties, including the former ruling Coalition …

At least five people have been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of Madam Ricks, the Police said on Tuesday. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh  Authorities at the Liberia National Police (LNP) say they have launched an investigation into the death of a Liberian-Canadian returnee, Sianneh Goe Ricks, whose body was discovered on Friday in her room in Ben Town, …

By Lincoln G. Peters Authorities at the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and the Liberian Senate are locked up in a blame game over US$6.7million Medtech Scientific 20% remittance to the Liberian government, which remained unaccounted for.  On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Liberian Senate, through its Public Accounts and Audits Committee, held a public hearing on CTN and MedTechs Agreements, …

By Stephen G. Fellajuah The Government of Liberia has suspended the issuance of National Identification Cards with immediate effect, citing administrative reasons. The decision comes amid mounting public criticism over the flawed registration process managed by the National Identification Registry (NIR). In a joint directive issued by the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the NIR, all commercial banks have …

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By Lincoln G. Peters  Monrovia, June 23, 2025: A constituent member of the ruling Unity Party, the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia (EFFL), has threatened to resist the Unity Party over its alleged abuse of power and the hard living conditions of the Liberian people. The EFFL said those who once criticized CDC now violate the same rules they claimed …

By Lincoln G. Peters  The International Monetary Fund (IFM), through its Staff team, has expressed appreciation and pleasant opinion regarding Liberia’s economic outlook, following conclusion of a consultative visit to Monrovia.  The IMF staff team, headed by Mr. Daehaeng Kim, Mission Chief for Liberia, visited Monrovia from June 4 – 17, 2025. The objective of the visitation is to conduct …

By Lincoln G. Peters  Beijing, China, June 20, 2025 –  The People’s Republic of China, Director-General for African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has disclosed that China-Africa trade prosperity has increased to US$295.6 billion, while announcing President Xi Jinping’s commitment to developing African infrastructure, technology capabilities and Artificial Intelligence to further boost trade and enhance economic cooperation.  Addressing an elaborate …

These events will be overseen by designated INCHR Commissioners, UNDP staff, media personnel, and a range of county- and district-level officials, traditional leaders, and civil society representatives. Monrovia, Liberia; June 20, 2025 – According to the Center for Justice and Accountability, an estimated 250,000 people lost their lives during Liberia’s civil war from 1989 to 2003.  In a bid to …