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Liberia: Arson Case Faces Collapse Against Lawmakers as Witness Deals Fall Apart

The state’s case against four lawmakers and others accused in a highly publicized arson trial seems to be crumbling, with prosecutors confronted by a dramatic shortage of credible witnesses and evidence after a key testimony deal backfired.

Senate Probes Procurement Contracts to Benefit SMEs

The Liberian Senate has announced a comprehensive investigation into the implementation of the 25% public procurement quota for Liberian-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as mandated by Section 4.4 of the Small Business Empowerment Act of 2014. 

Liberia: Kissi Man Backs Kissi President

In a stirring display of allegiance that echoes the traditions of his native Lofa County, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Thomas P. Fallah publicly declared his unwavering support for President Joseph Boakai and the Unity Party Alliance government during a recent gathering in Salayea.

Liberia: UL, Cuttington, and 30 Other Universities Risk Closure -NCHE Issues One-Year Ultimatum

The National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) has issued a stark warning to 32 higher education institutions across Liberia, including flagship institutions such as the University of Liberia (UL) and Cuttington University.

Liberia: Four Opposition Parties Demand Special Prosecutor to Probe Allegations of Police Misconduct, Witness Tempering...

Four major opposition political parties have united to call for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate serious allegations of police misconduct.

LTA Audit Reveals Procedural Lapses, Not Criminal Activity

A review of the General Auditing Commission’s (GAC) audit of the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) concerning the Special Investigation into the Liberia Digital Transformation Project (LDTP) from January 1 to December 31, 2023, indicates procedural irregularities in selecting implementing companies rather than financial misconduct or criminal impropriety, as has been widely speculated.

National ID Card Registration Process in Liberia Faces Collapse Amidst Growing Public Frustration

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the National Identification Registry (NIR) have issued a directive easing the requirement for the National Identification Card...

Liberia: What Happens When The Police Lie? False Confession & Conviction

In an article titled "What Happens When the Police Lie?" published in October 2024, U.S. lawyer Andrew Eichen illuminated the manipulative tactics used by law enforcement that can lead to wrongful convictions.

Liberia: LTA Chief Breaks Silence On Suspension: Appeals to President for Expedited Investigations & Critical Reforms

The suspended Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Abdullah Kamara has broken his silence regarding his recent suspension, expressing his commitment to accountability while calling on President Joseph Boakai to expedite investigations stemming from the General Auditing Commission (GAC) report.

Liberia: ‘Slap in the Face’ Alexander Cummings Calls Out President Boakai Over Private Jet Use Amid Economic Hardships

Opposition politician Alexander Cummings, leader of the Alternative National Congress, has publicly criticized President Joseph Boakai's frequent use of private jets, describing it as a “slap in the face” to the suffering masses of Liberia.

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