Author: Gerald C Koinyeneh

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has strongly condemned the fire incident that devastated parts of the Capitol Building, describing it as a serious threat to Liberia’s democracy and vowing that those responsible will be held accountable.

Capitol Hill, Monrovia – Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, and members of the 55th Liberian Legislature have gathered outside the Capitol Building, awaiting the arrival of President Joseph Boakai, after a devastating fire engulfed sections of the legislative complex early Wednesday morning.

CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Chaos erupted Wednesday morning as fire engulfed the Capitol Building, the seat of Liberia’s Legislature. The blaze primarily affected the annex hosting the rotunda, joint chamber, and other offices, forcing staffers to evacuate as firefighters and police worked desperately to contain the flames.

Monrovia – A peaceful protest dubbed “White Tuesday,” organized to demand justice and respect for the rule of law, turned chaotic on Tuesday when Liberian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators gathered at the Capitol Building in Monrovia. Several protesters were injured in the process, and some got arrested and are currently in detention. Among those arrested include Sekou Kalasco Damaro, aide of former President George Weah.

MONROVIA – Constitutional lawyer Cllr. Pearl Brown Bull, a signer of Liberia’s 1986 Constitution, became a victim of violence on Capitol Hill Tuesday when Liberia National Police officers fired tear gas and rubber rounds to disperse protesters during the “White Tuesday” demonstration.

MONROVIA – The Concerned Citizens for the Protection of Our Constitution, Democracy, and Rule of Law has condemned the government of President Joseph N. Boakai for what it described as “brutal repression” of peaceful protesters on Capitol Hill. The group claims that unarmed citizens, who had gathered on Tuesday to petition the National Legislature to restore constitutional order, were met with violence from state security forces acting on orders from the President and Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group denounced the actions as “insensitive, brutal, inhumane, and barbaric,” alleging that live rounds, tear…

Monrovia – With barely one year in office, the Boakai-Koung administration is under increasing pressure from a broad spectrum of the public. In recent days, there has been an avalanche of anger and discontentment over the way the administration is handling the affairs of the state. Key sectors, including health workers, data consumers, and a segment of the public frustrated by the sustained leadership crisis in the House of Representatives, have voiced their grievances loudly.

Monrovia – When the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, under the acting management headed by Abdullah Kamara imposed a hefty fine on Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia in June this year for allegedly engaging in unhealthy business competition, it did not envisage that citizens would be greatly affected when the GSM companies cancel their promotion.

Monrovia – The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has expressed grave concerns over the Justice Minister’s alleged misinterpretation of the Supreme Court’s opinion, describing it as a troubling affront to Liberia’s democratic principles. The ANC strongly condemned the recent removal of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, labeling the action as unconstitutional and a blatant violation of the House of Representatives’ established rules.

As the leadership crisis in the House of Representatives intensifies, the stalemate has not only heightened political tension, but also drawn the attention of the international community. Among those monitoring the developments is the United States Embassy in Monrovia, which has called for a peaceful and lawful resolution.