Ishmael F. Menkor

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

Ahead of the Nimba County senatorial by-election slated for April 22, 2025, the National Election Commission is urging journalists to be proactive in their reportage and avoid misinformation and disinformation. Making a remark at the opening of the ongoing training workshop for journalists covering the upcoming senatorial by-elections, the chairperson, Cllr Davidetta Browne Lansanah urged the reporter to do better reporting and avoid any report that could cause chaos.

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

After decades of economic stagnation and infrastructural neglect, Liberia's southeastern counties are experiencing a major economic revival, thanks to significant improvements in road connectivity. From Ganta to Fish Town and beyond, newly rehabilitated highways are driving down transportation costs, easing the movement of goods and services, and reviving long-dormant local markets.

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

The Nimba Senatorial By-Election campaign is intensifying, with Rep. Samuel G. Kogar and former Nimba Superintendent Edith Gongloe-Weh closely matched in urban areas based on recent opinion polls. A survey conducted by this paper puts Kogar in the lead, followed by Madam Gongloe Weh. County Inspector Mark Gblinwon ranks third, with Cllr. Garrison D. Yealue also making strides in certain areas, particularly around the Twah River District.

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) commemorated 20 years of operations in Liberia on April 4, 2025, with a series of celebratory events in Yekepa, Nimba County. Yet, while the company sought to highlight its contributions, including job creation and investments in mining infrastructure, critics were quick to contrast these claims with the underwhelming transformation of concession areas and continued underperformance on obligations enshrined in its Mineral Development Agreement (MDA).

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Ishmael F. Menkor

The National Election Commission (NEC) has summoned two independent candidates and the Movement for Democracy and Reconsideration for a hearing today at 2pm at the NEC conference hall. According to the citation, MDR is raising concerns about Mrs. Edith Gongloe-Weh, while independent candidate Tee Wonokay Farngalo is facing a legal case for alleged election violations. The citation, dated April 2, 2025, requires MDR and their counsel to appear for a hearing on Thursday, April 3, 2025.