Liberia’s New Rape Law Broaden to Include Sexual Offences
Monrovia – In observance of the 16 days of activism, Action Aid and Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) have held…
FPA Staff Reporter
Editorial
Lip-Service About Gender Based Violence Must Stop!
JUST CONDEMNING GENDER based violence is not enough! Everyday perpetrators of these gruesome acts against women and girls go free, and their…
Court Drops US$247K Damages Against Gov’t in Korean Laundering Case
Kakata, Margibi County – The 13th Judicial Circuit Court for Margibi County sitting in its August Term 2016 Term of Court has…
26-Year-Old Acid Victim Yearns For Medical Care and Support
Monrovia – It was in the middle of the night, dazed from sleep when Korpo Jaiemeh’s fiancé poured acid on her.
Business
President Sirleaf Calls For Investment in Cocoa, Coffee Sectors
Monrovia – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says although the Liberian economy has depended on iron ore and rubber however, amid the drop…
Court Hears Arguments in Aminata & Sons, Japanese Grant Case
Monrovia – The judge of Criminal Court “C” serving as Judge de facto is expected to hear the final arguments involving the…
Liberia, Sweden, UNDP Sign US$6M Pact to Support Access to Justice
Monrovia – The government of Liberia through the Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the…
Activism Against Gender Violence Declared by Proclamation in Liberia
Monrovia – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has by Proclamation declared Friday, November 25, through December 10, 2016, the 16 Days of Activism…
Politics
US$1.6M Missing From Montserrado County Dedicated Account
Monrovia – Representative Julius Berrian (CDC-District #10 Montserrado County) has raised concern over what he called missing US$1.6 million from the account…
Former Transport Minister Named Minister of State Without Portfolio
Monrovia – The Senate Committee on Executive has taken a vote of confidence in outgoing Minister of Transport, Angela Cassell Bush as…