Author: Press Release

MONROVIA –  The Liberia Election Observation Network-LEON observed and monitored the entire elections process throughout on Election Day through its 700 observers stationed around the country. This report is based on LEON’s observation of the closing and counting procedures applied by the NEC staff from 404 checklists submitted to the database and verbal reports from observers.  

Monrovia —The former Political Leader of the former ruling Grand True Whig Party (TWP) wants candidates in the just-ended Special  senatorial election to exhibit leadership by calling on their supporters to remain calm and not get too caught up in unofficial results that are being reported by some local radio stations across the country.

Monrovia – The Norwegian Nobel Committee today, Friday, 10 December, presented the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Award to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) at a special ceremony in Oslo, Norway. WFP’s Executive Director, David Beasley, received the Award on behalf of the global WFP family during a virtual ceremony because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The in-person presentation event will be held early 2021 if the pandemic slows down. In October, the WFP was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable populations. In his acceptance speech, WFP’s Executive Director, David Beasley,…

The Election monitoring and Violence Prevention Situation Room after active participation in monitoring and observing the December 8, 2020 conduct of the Special Senatorial, Referendum and Two By-Elections in Liberia, is pleased to present the 7th Press Statement on the conduct of the electoral process. Commendation The Situation Room commends all participants for the generally peaceful nature that marked the electoral process on that day. In the opinion of the Situation Room, the general peaceful atmosphere characterizing the exercise is an indication of the collective will of the Liberian voters. The Situation Room also notes with gratitude the presence of…

Yeadon PA – Prominent Liberian immigrants in the United States have launched a high-leveled partnership group seeking to mobilize resources towards the reconstruction of Liberia through a series of comprehensive and strategic development programs.

New York – Liberia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, says the latest development of several vaccines with capacities to combat the coronavirus is a critical step to winning the unprecedented fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monrovia – As the National Islamic organization/Women Development Center (KPASANKABALA)  of Liberia readies itself to stage an honoring ceremony for the president H. E. George Manneh Weah for his unprecedented farsightedness in creating the office of the Islamic Advisor to the president which the first occupant is sheik Usmane T. Jalloh,  the national civil society watch of Liberia (NACSWL) wishes to congratulate the effort of the president for creating such an office which establishes balanced access to the Presidency of the Country for the two most prominent religious groups in the Country.

MONROVIA – Liberia’s Finance and Development Planning Minister Hon. Samuel D. Tweah Jr., is calling on donor partners’ to focus more attention on Liberia.

MONROVIA – The Elections Coordinating Committee (ECC) will be deploying 927 domestic elections observes in all 73 electoral districts across the country on December 8, 2020 Special Senatorial Elections and National Referendum to improve electoral outcomes.

MONROVIA – The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah, has called on African countries to focus efforts on crafting policies and programs that can create skills and technological advancement on the continent. Delivering a statement on behalf of His Excellency, Dr. George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia, at the African Union (AU) 14th Extraordinary Session on Sunday, December 6, 2020, via virtual in Monrovia, the Liberian Foreign Minister reminded heads of state of the prime objective of the AU.