Author: Gerald C. Koinyeneh

MONROVIA – Anthony Quiwonkpa, a former candidate for the representative seat in Nimba District #3, has vehemently refuted allegations linking him to orchestrating violence resulting in injuries among several individuals in Nimba.

MONROVIA – What appears to be a blockbuster battle for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives is on the horizon following the confirmation of Deputy Speaker Rep. Jonathan Fonati Koffa that he is contesting as Speaker of the House of Representatives come January 2024.

MONROVIA – Liberia made history last week when President George Manneh Weah, the country’s 24th President conceded defeat to his archrival Joseph Nyumah Boakai following the presidential runoff election on Tuesday.

MONROVIA – In Liberia, a country ravaged by a civil war that left most of its youthful population vulnerable, the peaceful conduct of presidential and legislative elections is a major issue as most of its youthful population is beginning to be viewed as vulnerable tools for perpetuating violence by power holders.

MONROVIA – The Plan International for Democracy and Peace in Africa’s (PIDPA) international electoral mission has praised the people of Liberia for their peaceful and successful participation in the 2023 legislative and presidential elections.

MONROVIA – The Ministry of Justice has denied any intentions to arrest prominent figures of the opposition Unity Party, including Rep. Yekeh Y. Kolubah (District #10, Montserrado County), and Senator Abraham Darius Dillon. A live Facebook podcast featuring Rep. Kolubah and key supporters of the Unity Party alleged that the police were not only planning to arrest key figures of the UP but also to intimidate them in the lead-up to the vote counting process. The Ministry of Justice, however, dismissed these claims, asserting that there are no plans to arrest or intimidate anyone. While Liberia’s presidential runoff election between…

MONROVIA – Lonestar Cell MTN has debunked reports that it is planning to leave Liberia. In recent days, news has been circulating that the MTN Group, the parent company of Lonestar Cell MTN, might be contemplating an exit from Liberia. The move, according to the report is part of the mobile network giant’s strategy to refocus its resources on larger markets such as Nigeria and Ghana, which are central to its plans.

MONROVIA – A spirit of jubilation and gratitude filled the air on Friday as students, teachers, and parents of the Imam Sajad Elementary and Junior High School in Clara Town, Bushrod Island, gathered to witness the dedication of their newly renovated school building by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS).

MONROVIA – The Liberian government, led by President George Manneh Weah, has successfully met the requirements of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Scorecard.

Monrovia – What appeared to be impossible three years back in Liberian contemporary politics happened over the weekend when the opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) pledged its support to the presidential bid of incumbent George Weah for the runoff election which is a week away.