Liberia news

The Justice-in-Chambers ruling in the suspended Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Tarlue’s prohibition motion is the latest legal action against President Boakai, who is barely eight months into his regime. Monrovia, August 9: – Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba on Friday, August 9, granted embattled Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor J. Aloysius Tarlue’s request for a …

The House’s judiciary committee is reviewing a bill from the executive branch that aims to legislate a comprehensive legal framework for the transfer of power of the Presidency of Liberia. By Bridgett Milton Monrovia, August 7, 2024-The judiciary committee of the House of Representatives has begun to review a Presidential Transition Bill, seeking to ensure a smooth transition of power …

Transitional chiefs and elders from across Liberia are expected to vote today to elect new leadership. By Thomas Domah, Nimba County  Ganta, Nimba County, August 8, 2024—The NEW DAWN has reliably gathered that Chief Arthur W. Dowah of Bong County is set to replace outgoing Chief Zanzan Karwor. Chiefs and traditional leaders will go to the polls today, Thursday, August …

Ambassador Mark Toner, the new United States Ambassador to Liberia began his official duty here on Wednesday following the presentation of his Letters of Credence to President Boakai. Amb. Toner is no stranger to Liberia having serve as a Peace Corp volunteer here. Monrovia, August 7, 2024: –New United States Ambassador to Liberia Mark Toner on Wednesday, August 7, presented …

Ex-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has reserved comments on prevailing issues in the country, saying it is not what is said but how, when, and where it is said. By Lincoln G. Peters On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf downplayed trending issues in the country during a book launch, saying sometimes, it’s not what you say but …

President Boakai immediately executes his first dismissal here, firing the deputy minister of education.     Executive Mansion, Monrovia, August 8, 2024—President Joseph Boakai has dismissed Mr. James Armah Massaquoi, the Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Education, immediately for administrative reasons. At the same time, President Boakai has appointed Atty. Nyekeh Y. Forkpa is to replace Mr. Massaquoi as …

The current atmosphere in Liberia is seemingly tense and uncertain, with charges and counter-charges from both the government and the former administration. It is characterized by threats of protest and violence. This needs to stop immediately, or else we could reverse the current gains and return this country to its dark past. Liberians, particularly the government, should be well aware …

Mr. Tarlue has considered his suspension illegal and unconstitutional, prompting his request that the Supreme Court issue a writ of prohibition against President Boakai’s action. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, August 7, 2024: Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba has reserved a ruling after a closed-door hearing between suspended Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Executive Governor Mr. J. Aloysius Tarlue and the …

Tarlue has warned the Supreme Court that if the government is not prohibited from removing protected officials from offices, the Supreme Court bench members could also be removed through suspensions. Monrovia, August 6, 2024: Supreme Court Justice-in-Chambers Yussif D. Kaba has cited lawyers representing suspended Central Bank of Liberia Executive Governor Mr. Aloysius Tarlue and the Government of Liberia, to a …

Monrovia endured an uneasy calm here on Monday, 5 August, when protesters engaged Police in a standoff in what is clearly a political action. By Kruah Thompson  Monrovia, Liberia, August 6, 2024 – A tense standoff between riot officers of the Liberian National Police and protesters near the headquarters of the former ruling Congress for Democratic Change in Congo Town …