Author: Gerald C. Koinyeneh

Monrovia – A newly proposed law to establish a regulatory agency for Liberia’s seaports is drawing intense criticism from policy experts who warn it will inflate the cost of doing business, create governance confusion, and tarnish the country’s maritime reputation.

Monrovia – The Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has alarmed over the recent fire incident at the Capitol Building, calling on the government to conduct a swift and impartial investigation.

Monrovia – In a move highlighting intensifying divisions within Liberia’s House of Representatives, a majority bloc of lawmakers has formally requested that the Executive, Judiciary, and Senate conduct official business directly with them, bypassing the current House leadership. This request follows a protracted leadership crisis that has hindered legislative activities and cast uncertainty over the House’s ability to govern effectively.

Monrovia – House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has announced the passing of his Chief of Staff, Mrs. Helen Juah Senyon Howard, who died on Sunday afternoon.

Monrovia – Less than a year into power, the Boakai-Koung administration continues to be plagued by allegations of corruption, despite the President’s consistent pledge to combat the issue. The latest scandal involves the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), the government agency responsible for providing protection to refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, migrants, and internally displaced individuals.

MONROVIA – President Joseph Boakai has appointed Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi, as the Executive Director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court. President Boakai stated that Cllr. Massaquoi’s appointment aligns with the Executive Order establishing this office and expressed confidence in his ability to expedite its full implementation.

MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia’s decision to openly apologize to jailed Chief Justice Gloria Musu-Scott for ‘psychological distress’ and grant her rare access to hold a press conference inside the prison has sparked mixed reactions from the public.

MONROVIA – FrontPage Africa has reliably gathered that the Ministry of Justice has granted compassionate leave to convicted former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott.

Monrovia, Liberia – The Office of the President of Liberia has for the first time ever, invited the Internal Audit Agency and approved the deployment of an internal auditor from (IAA), who will supervise, direct and control all internal audit activities at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs.

MONROVIA – John S. Morlu II, former Auditor General of Liberia, has broken silence regarding his early exit from President Joseph Boakai’s inner circle. Mr. Morlu, who played a significant role as one of Boakai’s top campaign officials during the 2023 legislative and presidential elections, served as the chairman of a fundraising committee based in the United States and was instrumental in raising funds for Boakai’s presidential campaign. He was also a member of the inaugural committee.