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Liberia: Women, Girls Still Face Harassment, Discrimination

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

The latest Afrobarometer survey highlights challenges faced by women and girls in Liberia, revealing that significant numbers are subjected to harassment and discrimination in various aspects of daily life. More than one-third (36%) of Liberians believe that women often or always experience sexual harassment in public spaces such as markets, streets, and public transport.
Liberia: Aware International School Celebrates Cultural Festival

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

Students at Aware International School System, an Indian-run institution located on the GSA Road in Paynesville, on Saturday, April 26, celebrated their Annual Cultural Festival, bringing together children of different nationalities who displayed their cultures. This vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, creativity, and talent kicked off at 4:00 pm, showcasing the multiple talents and cultural heritage of different nations.
Liberia: LNBA Prez Under Fire Over Supreme Court Ruling On House Leadership

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

When Cllr. Bornor M. Varmah, President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), labeled the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the House Speakership crisis as a "criminal subversion of the Government," he ignited a storm of controversy within Liberia's legal community. The Court's April 23, 2025, decision reaffirmed Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa as the legitimate Speaker of the House of Representatives, declaring any legislative sessions held without his presence and participation unconstitutional.
Liberia: Majority Bloc Members On U.S. Govt's Radar?

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

The self-styled Majority Bloc, by every indication, has chosen to disregard the US government's warning not to do business with sanctioned Liberian lawyer, Cllr. Varney Sherman. The Bloc, led by Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon has reportedly been placed under the radar of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States government for doing business with a man who was hooked by economic and political manipulations, a credible U.S source has confirmed.
Majority Bloc Members on U.S. Gov’t’s Radar?

2 weeks ago | liberianobserver.com | Abednego Davis

The self-styled Majority Bloc, by every indication, has chosen to disregard the US government's warning not to do business with sanctioned Liberian lawyer, Cllr. Varney Sherman. The Bloc, led by Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon has reportedly been placed under the radar of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States government for doing business with a man who was hooked by economic and political manipulations, a credible U.S source has confirmed.
Liberia: Liberians Await Supreme Court's Ruling In Legislative Dispute

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

After months of legal wrangling, political grandstanding, and a deepening constitutional impasse, the Supreme Court of Liberia is expected today to issue a long-awaited ruling that could decisively determine who holds the legitimate Speakership of the House of Representatives: Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, who was elected at the start of the 55th Legislature, or Rep. Richard Koon, chosen in November 2024 by a self-declared Majority Bloc amid procedural and constitutional controversy.
Liberia: LNBA Reiterates Call for Credible, Transparent Election in Nimba

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

A few hours before the vote for the Senatorial by-election in Nimba County, the Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA), reiterates calls for an election whose results reflect the choice freely expressed by the Nimba people, in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia.
Liberians Crave Stronger Climate Action

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

A survey conducted by the Center for Democratic Governance (CDG) highlights that a large majority of Liberians are aware of and consider climate change, and it is a serious concern, with a call for the Liberian Government to take an immediate action by addressing its effects. The Afrobarometer 2025 survey, which explored international attitudes towards climate policies, agreed that urgent intervention from both the Liberian Government and developed countries to limit climate change.
Liberia: Court Releases Weah's Church Senior Pastor On Bail

4 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

After being detailed for nearly a year, at the Monrovia Central Prison, Reverend Emmanuel Nimely, Ex-president George Weah 's Religious Advisor, was on Tuesday's evening temporarily freed on bail. Rev. Nimely was released by Criminal Court 'C' following an intense arrangement between the Ministry of Justice and the court, in which the prosecution was greatly concerned about the legitimacy of his bail, according to a senior judicial source.
Liberia: Arrest Order Out for Ex-LWSC Md Kamara, Others

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Abednego Davis

Criminal Court 'C' has issued a re-arrest order for former Managing Director of the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC), Duannah Kamara in connection to the alleged disappearance of US$240,510, intended for the operations of the corporation.