According to the National Elections Commission (NEC), Liberia’s current number of first-time voters is just over 20 percent. This figure demonstrates the need to prioritize civic voter education, especially for first-time voters in rural communities. On 21-22 June, Accountability Lab Liberia hosted a training session to build the civic and voter education capacity of 30 journalists and leaders of youth-led organizations from Counties including Bong, Grand Bassa, Lofa, Margibi Montserrado, and Nimba. The training session aimed to equip the participants with skills to lead creative civic engagement campaigns and buildRead More

At long last, the alleged murder case involving former Chief Justice Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott and others; has commenced at Criminal Court “A” with the first state witness taking the witness’ stand on Monday, September 4, 2023. The case officially got on the way following all other legal technicalities inclusive of the selection of jurors. Taking the witness stand, prosecution’s first witness— Zion Tarr who claimed to be the security guard on duty at the Brewerville home of the former Chief Justice, said he went to work that fateful dayRead More

The House Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Concessions has officially commenced public hearings to review and assess the Restated and Amended Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) entered into by the Government of Liberia and Bea Mountain Mining Corporation. The public hearings, according to the House Press and Public Affairs, which began on Monday, 4 September, mark a significant step in ensuring transparency, accountability, and public participation in the management of Liberia’s valuable mineral resources. The House Joint Committee, composed of members from Mines, Energy & Natural Resources, Investment and Concessions,Read More

The Board of Governors and Management of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) refute a Spoon live talk show claim on August 31, 2023, alleging unauthorized withdrawal of funds from the CBL. CBL rejects the allegations as untrue; and outlines the following steps in the encashment of checks as part of its procedures, processes and controls to avert unauthorized disbursement: Ensures the availability of funds Verify signature Seek confirmation from issuer Approval by authorized signature Encashment of checks Given these steps, under no condition or circumstances can a single individual Read More

Grand Bassa County – The President of Liberia and Standard Bearer of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, on Saturday,  September 2, crisscrossed some of the remotest parts of Grand Bassa County in continuation of his citizens’ engagement tour ahead of October’s polls. President Weah endured rough and challenging road condition for hours in order to reach several towns and villages in the county, including  Gbassigiar Town in St.John, Gorblee or Compound 3, as well as LAC in Electoral District 4 – in Wee StatutoryRead More

NAIROBI, Kenya, September 4, 2023/ — Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Youth leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers presented the Africa Youth Climate Assembly Declaration to Kenya’s President, William Ruto, and African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina. The Declaration, which was the culmination of the Africa Youth Climate Assembly held in Nairobi from 1-3 September, advocates for the accelerated establishment of a Global Green Bank and a New Global Financial Pact (https://apo-opa.info/3PuSLk1), aiming to prioritise young peopleRead More

Former Vice President Joseph Boakai who doubles as the Presidential candidate of the former ruling Unity Party, is calling on Liberians not to give President George Weah and his administration a second term. He said providing a second term will amount to giving the regime a matching order to further destroy the country and its citizens. Speaking during a campaign tour in Montserrado County District 14, on Sunday, Boakai said his administration is coming to address the constraints facing the nation and its people. He said if elected, his administrationRead More

Monrovia, Liberia – President George Manneh Weah has expressed profound sadness over the passing of respected Liberian Catholic Priest, Rev. Father Robert Tikpor. Father Tikpor, as he was affectionately called, died on Thursday, August 31, at the age of 96 following a period of illness. The prelate was the oldest Liberian Catholic priest and one of the longest serving. He twice served as National Orator at official programs marking the country’s independence day celebration. Father Tikpor was a vocal critic of vices in Liberian society. President Weah has described hisRead More