ECOWAS urges respect for Venezuela’s independence after US operation
The Economic Community of West African States has expressed concern over the situation in Venezuela, after the United States captured its president, Nicolás Maduro, and carried out military strikes on its capital Caracas.
ECOWAS urged the international...
Ouattara Announces Pardon for Over 4,600 Detainees in New Year’s Address
In a major gesture to begin the new year, President Alassane Ouattara has announced a presidential pardon for 4,656 detainees across Côte d’Ivoire.
The decision, revealed during his traditional New Year’s Eve televised address on...
RHDP Secures Landslide Majority in Côte d’Ivoire Legislative Elections Amid Low Turnout
ABIDJAN — Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling party, the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), has secured an overwhelming majority in the December 27 legislative elections, winning nearly 80 percent of the seats in...
Podah Acquitted in High-Profile Corruption Case at Lofa County University
The 10th Judicial Circuit Court in Voinjama, Liberia, has acquitted Dr. Isaac P. Podah, President of Lofa County University, along with three senior officials, in a widely followed corruption case involving allegations of payroll...
Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured in a car crash in Nigeria, which killed two members of his team.
The former world champion was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with...
Lofa out of county meet Over Player Eligibility Breach
The Protest, Grievance and Disciplinary Committee of the National County Sports Meet has overturned the result of the preliminary round football match between Grand Cape Mount County and Lofa County, citing serious violations of...
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders hold crunch talks on Russia’s frozen assets
Volodymyr Zelensky has called on EU leaders at a crunch summit urgently to agree to a multi-billion euro loan in frozen Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
Ukraine is months from running...
Questions Surround STAND’s “Lead or Leave” Protest: A Failed Demonstration?
By Taina James Karbah/National Correspondent
Serious questions have arisen following a protest organized by the Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) in Monrovia on Tuesday, which failed to achieve its primary goal of...
Wave of Tragedies Strikes Ivorian Security Forces: BRI Chief Found Dead in Yopougon
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — The Ivorian National Police is reeling after the death of the Chief of the Research and Intervention Brigade (BRI) in Yopougon, who was found dead at his residence late Wednesday, December...
Protesters Accuse President Boakai of Betrayal
Demonstrators took to the streets of Monrovia Wednesday accusing President Joseph Boakai of failing to honor commitments made during his campaign.
Organized by Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), the protesters, many of...
