Author: Gerald C Koinyeneh

Monrovia – House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has labeled the Majority Bloc’s recent passage of the 2025 national budget, followed by Senate concurrence, as ultra vires—a legal term indicating actions taken outside the bounds of constitutional authority. Speaker Koffa’s declaration on Facebook comes amid escalating tensions within the House of Representatives, as a legislative impasse continues to deepen.

Monrovia – Visiting India’s Deputy Minister at the Ministry of External Affairs, Sevala Naik Mude on Wednesday, December 19, 2024, toured the Jeety state-of-the-art Rubber LLC and Sala Rubber Corporation (SRC) situated in Weala, Margibi County, expressing excitement over the huge investment of his kinsman to provide job opportunities for Liberians.

Monrovia – More than three-quarters of Liberians (77%) have considered emigrating, with employed, educated, and young citizens leading the trend, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey conducted by the Center for Democratic Governance (CDG).

Monrovia – The announcement that Liberia has been selected by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Board of Directors to develop a compact has been met with jubilation by the government and the Liberian populace.

Monrovia, Liberia – Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has issued a heartfelt and urgent message to the nation, reflecting on personal loss, national turmoil, and the need for collective action to safeguard Liberia’s peace and democracy.

Monrovia – The chamber of the House of Representatives, located in the annex of the Capitol Building, has been tampered with, and its lighting system disconnected, plunging all offices, including that of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, into darkness.

Monrovia, Liberia – Former presidential aide Sekou Kalasco and several protesters have been released from prison, sparking celebrations among their supporters. Their release comes after days of detention following the controversial White Tuesday Protest at the Capitol Building.

It was a rude awakening for the Liberian government as the Capitol Building, the seat of the Legislature, was engulfed in flames. The fire completely destroyed the William R. Tolbert Joint Chamber, which is used by the Legislature.

Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called on Liberians to embrace unity and togetherness as a foundation for national development.

Monrovia – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed deep concern over the escalating tension in Monrovia, condemning the violent clashes between police and protesters on Wednesday.