AllAfrica News: Liberia

President Boakai Suspends the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (Lta)

[Liberian Observer] Monrovia -- The President of the Republic, H. E Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended, with immediate effect, Madam Edwina C. Zackpah, Mr. Israel Akinsanya, Mr. Zotawon D. Titus, Mr. James Gbarwea, and Mr. Osborne K. Diggs, Chairperson and Commissioners, respectively, of the Liberia Telecommunication Authority for allegations of questionable financial transactions and other malpractices at the Authority.

VP Koung Frowns Upon Past Government's Procurement Bid to Secure Five Lwsc Trucks

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Jeremiah Kpan-Koung, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the unrealistic pricing in the procurement process of five new water and sewer trucks for the Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) by the previous CDC-led government.

How Nya Twayen Broke the Jinx of 'Godfatherism' in Nimba Politics

[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta Nimba County -- The word 'godfather' has different meanings to different people. In Liberian politics, a godfather is a 'big boss' that maintains political control of a territory by ensuring that either he or his self-chosen person is elected to govern such area.

Is Liberian Legislature A Place For Money Laundering?

[New Republic] Nimba County District 7 Representative, Musa Hansan Bility has made serious allegations against the Liberian Legislature, labeling it as a hub of money laundering within the country.

Jeety Feeds 4,000 On His Birthday

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Mr. Jeety performed the feeding exercise at the Monrovia Central Prison or South Beach in central Monrovia and other locations in the capital where he usually feeds disadvantaged youths.

Major Step in Malaria Prevention As Three West African Countries Roll Out Vaccine

[GAVI] Cotonou/Freetown/Monrovia -- In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries - Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone - today launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of children across the three West African nations. The vaccine rollout, announced on World Malaria Day, seeks to further scale up vaccine deployment in the African region.Today's launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer the malaria vaccine as part of the childhood

A Slap in the Face of Liberian Veterans - Pres. Boakai Appoints Senegalese Kebe

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As many Liberians struggle to find jobs in the country, President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed Senegalese Alioune Kebe as Ambassador-At-Large for Youth and Sports Development.

'Removal of Tenured Officials Violates Constitution'

[Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 24, delivered a landmark precedent decision in the tenure dispute over five Autonomous Public Commissions and Agencies (petitioners), whose leaderships the Executive Branch (respondent) sought to replace.

About U.S.$ 3 Million Made From Planks Unaccounted for At FDA

[Liberian Observer] Titus Buah was very excited about his new assignment as the supervisor for a checkpoint in Big Joe Town, Grand Bassa County. It was a busier, bigger and more beneficial assignment for a checkpoint contractor with the Forestry Development Authority (FDA).

How Expensive Is Liberian Legislative Politics?

[Liberian Observer] A recent report by the DUCOR Institute, a Liberian think tank, has shed light on the substantial costs associated with legislative politics in Liberia. On average, it costs a legislative candidate around US$234,000 to win a seat in the national legislature. This financial barrier disproportionately affects women, who often lack the necessary financial resources and social capital to compete in Liberian politics, the report says.

Court Orders Boakai to Withdraw Nominations

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Liberia's Supreme Court has ordered President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to withdraw nominations he made to various tenured positions, having determined that tenured officials' rights to due process were violated.

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Liberia Establishes Energy Sector Working Group to Address Power Supply Challenges

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched the Energy Sector Working Group (ESWG), aimed at ensuring coordination, information sharing, intended to make the energy sector more vibrant and efficient in service delivery. The establishment of the group was done through the Department of Energy at the Mines and Energy Ministry.

Speaker Koffa to Deliver Keynote Address At World Malaria Day Celebration Today

[FrontPageAfrica] Yarkpah Town -- Today, Liberia will join the rest of the world in commemoration of the World Malaria Day, under the theme: Health equity, Gender, and Human Rights." The national slogan is: "Sleep under the net, everywhere and every night."

Up's Nyan Twayen Takes Decisive Lead

[Liberian Observer] The senatorial candidate of the ruling Unity Party (UP), Nyan D. Twayen, has taken a significant lead over his main rival, Rep. Samuel G. Kogar, in the first provisional results of the senatorial election in Nimba County.

Lipo Partners With Cari to Drive Innovation in Agric Sector

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Intellectual Property Office (LIPO) has signed an MOU with the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for the establishment of the Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC).

Red Cross Wants Concerted Fight Against Malaria

[New Dawn] Red Cross urges strong fight against Malaria, a killer disease in Liberia and rest of Africa.

Liberia Mines - 'Illegal' Miner Sues Villagers

[New Republic] The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave alleging armed robbery and terroristic threat.

Attach Importance to Rescuing Liberia - Archbishop Jallah tells Boakai

[New Dawn] Liberian Archbishop Dr. Ola W.B. Jallah urges President Joseph Boakai to tackle poverty in his rescue mission.

Liberia Launches Anti-Malaria Vaccine for Children 5-18 Months Today

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia is taking a significant step forward in its fight against malaria with the official launch of an anti-malaria vaccine for children aged 5 to 18 months. The launch ceremony is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Cestos City, Rivercess County.

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