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Liberia: As National Elections Commission Chief Steps Down After 12 Years, Advocates Say She Offers a Powerful Example of Women’s Leadership
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Advocates said Davidetta Browne Lansanah, who stepped down after 12 successful years leading the National Elections Commission in March, showed the positive impact of women’s leadership in Liberia.
Lansanah joins...
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CFAC Commends NEC Chair Jonathan K. Weedor for Driving Institutional Reforms, Strengthening Public Confidence
Monrovia — The Center for Advocacy and Civic Engagement (CFAC) has praised the leadership of the National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia, headed by Chairperson...
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Liberia: RNC Sounds Alarm Over Proposed 2% Electoral Threshold, Warns Against Future Political Exclusion
MONROVIA-The Reformers National Congress, RNC, has launched a blistering attack on the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, alleging that ongoing discussions surrounding the...
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Liberia: NEC Ends Final Nationwide Consultation to Strengthen Electoral Information, Transparency and Public Trust
MONROVIA – The National Elections Commission (NEC) has concluded the final phase of its nationwide stakeholder consultations on a draft Communications Strategy, Policy and...
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Liberia: NEC Chair Craves Comprehensive Electoral Law Reforms, Cites Gaps in Current Instrument
MONROVIA –The National Elections Commission (NEC) Chairperson, Cllr. Jonathan K. Weedor, has called for a comprehensive review of Liberia's electoral laws, warning that significant...
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Liberia: NEC Urges Media to Verify Election Information Before Publication
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has called on journalists and media practitioners to verify all NEC-related information before publication to ensure accuracy and promote...
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Liberia: NEC, Media Practitioners Adopt Joint Communiqué to Strengthen Electoral Awareness and Democratic Participation
Ganta, Nimba County — The National Elections Commission of Liberia (NEC-Liberia) and media practitioners from across the country have renewed their commitment to deepen...
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Liberia: Senate Confirms Weedor as NEC Chair
Members of the Liberian Senate have unanimously voted to confirm Jonathan Weedor as chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC).
By Obediah Johnson
The Senate took...
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Liberia: NEC, UNDP and EU Launch Media Integrity Workshops Ahead of 2029 Elections
Monrovia – The National Elections Commission (NEC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with support from the European Union (EU),...
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Liberia: UNDP Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Liberia’s Electoral System During Visit to NEC
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Liberia’s democratic governance and electoral reform efforts following a courtesy visit to the...
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Liberia: George Nimely Expands Warning on Electoral Integrity and Dual Edge Mandate in NEC Debate
A leading Liberian policy analyst, George Tenessee Nimely, has expanded his warning over the nomination of Jonathan Weedor as Chairman Designate of the National...