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1 week ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Gerald C. Koinyeneh

GANTA, Nimba County – In a bold and controversial move on the campaign trail in Nimba County, Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung openly embraced tribal politics as he campaigned for Representative Samuel Kogar—a candidate of the Gio tribe—for the vacant senatorial seat. Speaking under the rallying cry, “THIS THING FOR THE GIO PEOPLE,” VP Koung’s remarks underscored a strategy built on ethnic allegiances that has provoked both support and criticism. By Gerald C.

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Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has initiated legal proceedings to extradite Othello Bruce, a Liberian national, to the United States, where he faces multiple charges of aggravated statutory rape involving his biological daughter. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, According to a formal request submitted by the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Bruce is accused of repeatedly raping his 14-year-old daughter while residing in Worcester, Massachusetts.

1 week ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Monrovia – A coalition of women from across Liberia has launched a nationwide campaign—#SheDeservesASeat—in support of Edith Gongloe-Weh, the only female candidate contesting the upcoming Nimba County senatorial by-election. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, In a powerful joint statement released Tuesday, the women declared their unified support for Gongloe-Weh, describing her candidacy as a defining moment for gender equality and democratic representation in Liberia.

1 week ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Monrovia – In a bid to strengthen democratic participation in Liberia, the Movement for Justice in Liberia, led by Executive Director Yahsyndi Martin-Kpeyei, is urging all citizens to take a proactive role in electing their leaders. In a recently issued statement, Madam Martin-Kpeyei emphasized the crucial need for nationwide engagement in both direct and indirect electoral processes. By Gerald C.

1 week ago | frontpageafricaonline.com | Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Monrovia – Liberia’s biggest opposition party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has suspended seven of its partisans for defying party directives by supporting a candidate aligned with the ruling Unity Party—an action CDC views as a betrayal of its core principles. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected] Among those named for supporting the regime-backed candidate, Rep. Samuel Kogar, are Sam Kpahn, Bill Wonta, Anita Roberts, Josiah Gbusseh, George Kanwie, Magnus Niah, and Thomas Q. Suah.