Author: Lennart Dodoo

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that the United States will impose visa restrictions on individuals believed to be “undermining democracy” in Liberia as the country gears up for its upcoming elections in October. In a statement released by the U.S. State Department, Secretary Blinken clarified that the visa restriction policy is specifically targeted at certain individuals and not intended to affect the Liberian people or the government as a whole. “The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Liberia and around the world. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction…

MONROVIA – Saved by an act of bravery but severely wounded, Sherman Cooper, a victim of an alleged kidnapping and attempted ritualistic killing, now wonders about the whereabouts of his brother, Michael, whom the alleged kidnappers escaped with.

MONROVIA – Caldwell was struck with a tragedy early Monday. A family that once grieved the loss of their daughter, Angel Togba, whose death was mixed in an allegation of suicide, rape and murder, was wiped out in a blazing fire.

Monrovia – U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for West African Affairs, Michael Heath, is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Liberia from September 27-29, 2023. This visit comes at a crucial juncture as Liberia prepares for its national elections scheduled for October 10, 2023.

MONROVIA – As the upcoming elections draw nearer, tension is mounting within the country, exacerbated by heightened concerns and vocal claims from various political figures, most notably the opposition Unity Party who continue to hint stiff reaction to their anticipated manipulation of the elections.

MONROVIA – FrontPageAfrica has reliably learnt that Stephen Daniels, a major suspect in the recent drug bust at the Roberts International Airport has fled the country.

Monrovia – FrontPageAfrica has obtained a video of former Vice President Joseph Boakai, the standard bearer of the Unity Party, during one of his campaign rallies, where he warned that it would be “the end of Liberia” should the ruling CDC rig the October 10 elections.

MONROVIA – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has cautioned political leaders and activists in Monrovia, urging them to refrain from using incendiary rhetoric that could incite violence, disrupt the peace, and destabilize the country.

Monrovia – Dr. Clarence Moniba, the Standard Bearer of the Liberia National Union (LINU), has strongly denounced the National Election Commission (NEC) for what he considers a grave violation of Liberia’s electoral laws, raising concerns about the transparency and fairness of the upcoming October 10th elections.

New York – President George Weah, addressing world leaders during the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, pledged that his government would uphold the principles of free, fair, and transparent elections, despite his own candidacy in the upcoming elections.