Author: FPA Staff Reporter

Monrovia, November 4, 2024 — The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for better working conditions and wages for healthcare providers while calling on its members to remain patient as discussions with the government continue.

Monrovia – Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan at the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings in Washington DC disclosed that the government of Liberia is aiming to unlock Liberia’s economy through Roads and energy.

Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has clarified that Henry F. Saamoi, CBL’s Acting Executive Governor and former CEO of the International Bank Limited (IBLL), remained in his role beyond his authorized tenure with CBL’s approval.

Zwedru City, Grand Gedeh County – Leadership turmoil at Liberia’s House of Representatives has escalated amid allegations that over forty lawmakers accepted substantial bribes to oust Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. The controversy began shortly after reports emerged that lawmakers were signing a resolution to remove Speaker Koffa. Rep. Luther Collins (District #2, Gbarpolu County), one of the resolution’s signatories, posted videos on social media accusing the anti-Koffa group of bribery. According to Collins, lawmakers were promised $25,000 each to sign the resolution, with an upfront payment of $15,000 and a remaining $10,000 to be delivered later. Public outrage has intensified…

Dublin, Ireland – Human Rights Ambassador Adama Dempster recently joined human rights leaders from across the globe at the Dublin Platform, held from October 23-25, 2024. The event brought together frontline defenders and advocates to celebrate, strategize, and stand in solidarity with those committed to protecting human rights worldwide.

Monrovia- The third cohort of the National Environmental Leadership Training Program (NELTP) ended Wednesday October 25, 2024 in Monrovia, as about fifty young climate leaders from across Liberia completed an intensive three-day workshop.

“On United Nations Day, we gather to reaffirm our shared commitment to the principles of peace, prosperity, and dignity for all. The theme for this year’s celebration, “Building a Better Future Together Through Decent Work and Economic Growth,” resonates deeply in our current global landscape, especially within the context of the extractive industries.”

  Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Bong County District #4 Representative Robert Womba has described as false and misleading recent news in the public that Lawmakers who signed a resolution to remove House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa are doing so to prevent a proposed audit of the House of Representatives initiated by Speaker Koffa.

Monrovia—In a decisive move, the “Majority Block” of the House of Representatives has invoked Article 33 of the Liberian Constitution to convene an urgent session in the Joint Chamber of the Legislature, largely motivated by a significant loss of trust in House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa.

The Union of Liberia Associations in the Americas (ULAA), which is the umbrella organization for all Liberian organizations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, has expressed deep concern over the recent reports of an alleged bribery scheme employed by lawmakers plotting to remove Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa from his post as Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Liberian diaspora organization, however, acknowledged the right of lawmakers to constitutionally remove the Speaker from office. “While it is not illegal for a two-thirds majority of the members of the House to resolve to remove a ‘Speaker’, and/or ‘Deputy…