Author: FPA Staff Reporter

Monrovia – The Supreme Court on Friday delivered its much-anticipated ruling in a packed courtroom, following last week’s arguments presented by lawyers representing both sides. The case stemmed from a petition filed by Speaker J. Fonati Koffa and his allies, challenging actions by the Majority Bloc as unconstitutional. These actions included holding sessions outside the official House Chambers, removing Speaker Koffa, suspending several lawmakers, nullifying committees formed under the Speaker, and reconstituting new committees. In its ruling, the Supreme Court said the matter presented was a constitutional issue, affirming its authority to exercise final appellate jurisdiction in all cases, including…

Monrovia- The Supreme Court on Friday delivered its highly anticipated ruling in a packed courtroom, following arguments presented by lawyers representing both sides last week.

Monrovia—A delegation from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Liberia departed for Sierra Leone on Wednesday for a three-day knowledge-sharing mission aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates.

MONROVIA — Liberians have reacted to the death of the Senator of Nimba County, Prince Yormie Johnson, who died in Monrovia at the age of 72.

Monrovia, Liberia– Vice President Jeremiah Koung has publicly clarified that he is a full-fledged member of the ruling Unity Party, following rumors suggesting he remains affiliated with the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR). The clarification, which came during a regular session of the Liberian Senate on Tuesday, dispels ongoing speculation about his political allegiance.

Monrovia – The Liberian Senate has passed a bill to establish an Independent Seaport and Inland Ports Regulatory Authority, aimed at promoting sustainable development and regulation of port operations across the country. The bill, which now awaits concurrence by the House of Representatives, seeks to enhance the regulation of Liberia’s seaports and inland ports, ensuring safer, more transparent, and orderly operations. It also aims to support the sustainable development of port facilities and services. The Senate’s decision followed recommendations from its Joint Committee on Public Corporations and Judiciary, Human Rights, Claims, and Petitions. Seaport Decentralization and Modernization Bill Passed …

Monrovia – For over a month, the House of Representatives has been embroiled in a leadership crisis, sparked by a group of lawmakers who issued a resolution calling for the Speaker’s resignation. While these lawmakers initially anticipated securing the required two-thirds majority to oust the Speaker, they ultimately fell short of their goal.

On November 13, 2024, the United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Liberia, represented by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), announced more than $114.4 million in funding for development initiatives designed to enhance economic growth by fostering reform and cultivating a healthy and educated workforce.

The Armed Forces of Liberia, in partnership with the U.S. Government, unveiled a new tuberculosis (TB) clinic at 14 Military Hospital in Dauzon, Liberia, that will advance Liberia’s fight against TB in the military and civilian population. The new clinic reaffirms the U.S. government’s longstanding commitment to support Liberia’s public health infrastructure. Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Colonel Dana and U.S. Ambassador Mark C. Toner opened the new TB clinic at a ceremony on November 12. “A strong military is about more than the capability to wage war,” said Toner.

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Tensions reached a boiling point in Liberia’s legislature Tuesday as three top government officials appeared before the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives to respond to allegations of bribery tied to attempts to unseat Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.