Fire Destroys Former President George Weah’s Residence in Monrovia
A fire broke out early Wednesday morning at the 9th Street residence of former Liberian President George Manneh Weah, causing extensive damage to the property but leaving the former leader unharmed.
According to eyewitness accounts,...
Ivory Coast Opposition Leader Gbagbo Rejects Electoral Compromise
In a move that signals an escalation of political tensions, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has rejected any form of electoral compromise and called for a strategy of "democratic and peaceful actions" to oppose...
Ivory Coast Opposition Party Faces Deepening Internal Crisis Ahead of Presidential Election
Tensions are escalating within Côte d'Ivoire’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), as internal divisions threaten to derail its prospects in the upcoming presidential election scheduled...
Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
A former defence minister and vocal critic of Togo's government, Marguerite Gnakadé, has been arrested, according to security sources.
Gnakadé, the sister-in-law of long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé, recently called for his resignation and urged the...
Amnesty International calls on Côte d’Ivoire next President to prioritize human rights
ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire – Amnesty International is calling on the next president of Côte d'Ivoire to make human rights a central priority, releasing a manifesto that outlines key areas for reform ahead of the October...
LRRRC Honors 12 Dedicated Employees in Heartfelt Retirement Ceremony
In a moving ceremony marked by gratitude and reflection, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC) honored twelve of its long-serving employees as they retired from public service.
The event, held at the...
Explosion at Oxygen Facility in Liberia Injures Several, Prompts Safety Investigation
At least seven people were injured following a powerful explosion at the MIRA Oxygen and Gas Incorporated facility in Monrovia on Monday, September 15.
The blast, believed to have originated from an oxygen tanker,...
Opposition in Commotion as Côte d’Ivoire Election Field Narrows
The political landscape in Côte d'Ivoire has entered a period of heightened uncertainty following a ruling by the Constitutional Council that significantly reduced the number of presidential candidates eligible to contest the upcoming election.
On...
Rape allegation hangs over the Ministry of Youth and Sport as Deputy Minister Bryant...
A scandal has rocked Liberia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports following confirmation by Minister Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu, that Deputy Minister for Youth Development, J. Bryant McGill, is under criminal investigation for allegedly raping...
BudgIT Liberia Demands Urgent Action and Full Accountability in Lofa University Corruption Case
BudgIT Liberia, a youth-led civil society organization and a proud member of the Government of Liberia’s Fiscal Transparency Advisory Group, is calling for urgent action following revelations of financial misconduct at Lofa County University...
