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Koffa’s Trial a Reflection on Liberia’s Troubling Past, Amara Konneh Says

By E.J. Nathaniel Daygbor Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has voiced his concerns over the recent arrest and prosecution of former House Speaker Cllr. J....

Liberia: Prosecutors Face Challenges in Linking Ex-Speaker Koffa And Colleagues to Capitol Fire in Preliminary Hearing

In a tense preliminary hearing at the Monrovia City Court on Tuesday state prosecutors found themselves in a precarious position as they struggled to establish a direct connection between former House Speaker Fonati Koffa and three other lawmakers to a December 2024 fire that significantly damaged the Capitol Building.

Liberia: President Grants 100% Ownership of Four Oil Blocks to NOCAL

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has granted full 100% ownership of four strategic offshore oil blocks to the National Oil Company of Liberia to bolster  the country’s energy independence and economic stability.

Liberian Government Faces Allegations of Political Revenge, Authoritarian Acts Against Rivals

The Liberian government is under mounting criticism following the detention of several prominent lawmakers, with many accusing the administration of political revenge, authoritarian tendencies, and a miscarriage of justice.

Liberia: Emergence of Police State

Citizens and political groups in Liberia are vocally condemning the recent actions of the Liberia National Police amid growing concerns of an encroaching police state.

Former House Speaker Fonati Koffa Declares Innocence, Insists Controversial Arson Charges Built on Falsehood

Former House Speaker Fonati Koffa has vigorously protested his innocence and that of his fellow lawmakers who face controversial arson-related charges, insisting that the...

No Ghost, No Fraud: Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs Releases Documents Defending Payroll Integrity Against Misinformation Claims

Available documents dispel claims of "ghost workers" within the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs’ current payroll. The records shared with auditors and seen by this paper show that all employees listed are legitimate and that allegations of financial mismanagement are unfounded.

Liberia: ‘Political Targeting’ Ex-Speaker’s Detention Draws Criticism

Major opposition parties in Liberia have united in a strong denunciation of President Joseph Boakai’s administration, accusing it of political targeting and repressive tactics in response to the controversial detention of several lawmakers on arson charges related to the Capitol Building fire.

Liberian Opposition Parties Accuse Government of Political Targeting Amid Call for Release of Detained Lawmakers

Major opposition political parties in Liberia have come together to accuse the government of President Joseph Boakai of political targeting and repressive tactics aimed...

Former House Speaker Fonati Koffa, Four Lawmakers Detained on Arson Charges

Former House Speaker Fonati Koffa and four opposition lawmakers have been formally charged and detained by the Liberia National Police (LNP) in connection with...

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