First-time voters overwhelmingly back a war crimes court in a survey…calling it “very important” in deciding their vote. One of two presidential candidates to back a war crimes court is Alexander Cummings. We talk with him about his plans for Liberia.
A new law meant to curb Liberia’s high rate of unsafe abortions has outraged opponents. But the government is standing firm.
And… 20 years since the signing of Accra peace agreement, Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee challenges Liberians to vote for justice.
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