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April 4, 2026, 3:46 am
Govt Defends Weedor Nomination As Elections Chief
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has come in defense of newly nominated National Elections Commission (NEC) Chairman, Jonathan K. Weedor, amid mounting criticism from opposition figures and civil society actors.
Sanctioned Fuel Shipment Raises Red Flags for Liberia
- [Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A vessel carrying Russian-origin diesel linked to a sanctioned trading network is expected to enter Liberian waters within days, triggering concerns over potential violations of international sanctions regimes and exposing the country to s diplomatic and economic risk.
FPA Managing Editor Rodney Sieh Says Ex-President Weah Comeback in 2029 Depends On Reinvention and Reconciliation
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The prospects of a political comeback for former Liberian President George Weah will depend less on his past popularity and more on his ability to transform his leadership style, rebuild fractured alliances, and navigate deeply rooted voting dynamics, according to Rodney Sieh, Managing Editor of FrontPageAfrica.
FIFA Threatens LFA With Global Ban Over 'Third-Party Interference' in Elections
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has issued a blistering warning to the Liberia Football Association (LFA), stating that the country faces a potential suspension from all global football activities following a court-ordered halt to the LFA's elective congress.
Fear Grips Business Owners in Bong and Nimba Amid Guinea-Liberia Border Crisis
- [FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- The ongoing border crisis between Guinea and Liberia at the Sorlumah crossing in Lofa County has sparked widespread panic among business owners and daily cross-border travelers, grinding commerce to a near halt.
'We Were Not Interested in the Details' - Prosecution Star Witness Admits Under Oath in U.S.$6m Tweah Trial
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The high-stakes corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah, Jr. and several national security officials took a dramatic and potentially defining turn Thursday, as the prosecution's lead witness admitted under oath that investigators were "not interested in the operational details" of the controversial US$6 million now at the center of the case.
ANC Raises Red Flags Over Weedor's Nomination As NEC Chair, Urges Senate to Conduct 'Fearless and Transparent Scrutiny
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) has raised strong concerns over the nomination of Mr. Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), cautioning that the decision could undermine public confidence in Liberia's electoral system.
LDEA, Police Forge Strategic Partnership
- [Liberian Observer] The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) and the Liberia National Police (LNP) have intensified efforts to combat crime through a new era of cooperation, following a landmark strategic coordination meeting held Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the LDEA Headquarters in Sinkor, Monrovia.
Stalled RIA Highway Project Claims More Victims
- [Liberian Observer] A terrible accident near the EBK Military Barracks on Thursday has brought attention back to the unsafe RIA Highway.
NEC Chair Nominee's Unity Party Link Was Consultancy--Not Political Membership
- [Liberian Investigator] Growing public debate surrounding the neutrality of newly appointed National Elections Commission (NEC) Chair nominee, Jonathan K. Weedor, is being challenged by emerging evidence that portrays him not as a partisan actor in the 2023 elections, but as a professional election management consultant operating through an independent institution.
Court Jails Samuel Jackson On Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide Charges Following Wife's Death
- [Liberian Investigator] Prominent political analyst and economist Samuel P. Jackson spent his first night at the Monrovia Central Prison on Thursday after Criminal Court 'A' ordered his arrest following his indictment on multiple charges, including manslaughter and negligent homicide, in connection with the death of his wife.
CDC Europe Chapter Urges Senate to Reject Weedor's Nomination As NEC Chairman
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Europe Chapter of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called on the Liberian Senate to reject the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC), citing concerns over partisanship and threats to the integrity of Liberia's institutions.
NPA Convenes High Level Rice Security Talks Amid Global Tensions
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The National Port Authority of Liberia has convened a high-level consultative meeting with key stakeholders in the country's rice sector, as concerns intensify over the potential impact of rising geopolitical tensions on Liberia's food supply chain.
Citizens Demand Deeper Probe As LDEA Nets $1.18m and Drugs At Border
- [New Dawn] Several citizens in Monrovia have applauded the ongoing efforts of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) following the recent arrest of a Guinean national caught with a staggering US$1.18 million and a large quantity of drugs at the Sierra Leone border. However, they are now calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the case.
New, Community-Led Conservation Delivering Promises
- [Liberian Observer] Years ago, women in Wedjah and Jaedae Districts in Sinoe County processed cassava with their bare hands. Their story has changed for the better. They now use motorized mills, locally called garri machines, to grind their cassava before processing it. The grinders significantly reduce their labor inputs while increasing production, enhancing their businesses and improving their livelihoods.
Tia Concession Saga Tests Govt Investment Credibility, Legal Integrity
- [Liberian Observer] The ongoing standoff over the controversial Telecommunications International Alliance (TIA) concession has evolved into a defining policy debate--one that pits legal continuity against political reform, and investor confidence against governance accountability.
Corrections Officer Arrested for Prison Drug Smuggling As Justice Ministry Confirms Ldea Custody
- [Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- A corrections officer at the Monrovia Central Prison has been arrested after he was caught allegedly smuggling a large quantity of marijuana into the facility, in a case fast becoming a test of accountability within Liberia's justice system.
Liberian Disability Coalition Takes Rights Fight to the UN
- [New Dawn] The Coalition of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in Liberia has officially submitted a comprehensive report on the state of disability rights in the country to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Geneva, Switzerland.
Liberia's Joint Committee Backs Tia Concession Renegotiation Over Cancellation
- [New Dawn] The joint committee of both houses on concession has concurred that the concession agreement between the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the Telecommunications International Alliance (TIA) be renegotiated rather than canceled.
Judiciary Cautions Lawyers
- [New Dawn] The Director of Communication of the Judiciary Public Information Section, Caesar N. Slapeh, has cautioned lawyers against entrapment, while reminding them to take cognizance of the Code of Moral & Professional Ethics that restricts statements during trial or pending action.
'I Was Targeted'
- [New Dawn] -- Rep. Foko Alleges Death Threat by Police IG Coleman
Police Charge Economist Samuel Jackson With Manslaughter, Other Crimes
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Police has formally charged renowned Liberian economist, Samuel Jackson, with multiple criminal offences, including manslaughter, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and negligent homicide formally.
Police Indict Sam Jackson in Wife's Death, Case Heads to Criminal Court 'A'
- [Liberian Investigator] Published: April 2, 2026
Economist Samuel Jackson Faces Further Police Questioning, Family Announces Major Press Conference
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberian Economist Samuel Jackson has appeared before the Liberia National Police, for additional questioning amid ongoing investigations linked to the death of his wife, Toni Jackson.
America 250 Doesn't Add Up U.S. Citizenship for All Liberians Repairs the Damage
- [FrontPageAfrica] As the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years of freedom, Black leaders in Massachusetts--the birthplace of the American Revolution--have launched a movement to confront and repair the damage to U.S. citizenship and democracy caused by the 1790 Naturalization Act, signed by President George Washington, a lifelong slaveholder.
Rodney Sieh Urges National Apology Over Murder of Former Leaders, Warns Liberia Is Repeating the Errors That Fueled Conflict
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Rodney Sieh, Managing Editor of FrontPageAfrica, is calling for a national reckoning with Liberia's past, warning that the country continues to repeat governance failures that once plunged it into conflict.
Mounting Resistance to Boakai's Pick for Electoral Commission Chairmanship
- [Liberian Observer] Opposition to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's appointment of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) is intensifying, with civil society actors, political figures, and advocacy groups raising alarm over what they describe as a potential threat to electoral credibility ahead of the 2029 general elections.
Cocoa Changing Lives but Destroying Grand Gedeh's Largest Forest
- [Liberian Observer] BOUNDARY TOWN -- Lawrence Koolor woke up one cool morning, his face beaming with a smile and joy pouring out of his heart. Koolor's dream became a reality late last year when he moved his family into his new house. He had lived in his uncle's house for decades.
Barbu Urges World Body to Boost Support for Liberia's War Crimes Court
- [New Dawn] The Executive Director of the Office for the Establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia, Dr. Cllr. Jallah A. Barbu has renewed his call for robust international support in Liberia's quest to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court.
Women Across Party Lines Join Forces to Push Greater Representation in Government
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