Liberia’s major opposition political party, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has raised concerns about a proposed bill currently before the Liberian Senate that seeks to amend portions of the country’s electoral laws. In a press statement released on Monday, June 22, 2026, the CDC expressed that these amendments could limit the ability of political…
Liberia’s former Vice President and Political Leader of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, says the National Patriotic Party recommends that registration fees for outlined positions in Liberia’s electoral process be set in several financial structures. The former Vice President proposed that the fee for a presidential candidate should be US$15,000, Vice President-US$10,000,…
The Political Leader and Standard Bearer of the Alternative National Congress, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, has declared that his party will not be affected by the National Elections Commission’s regulations governing political parties. Speaking on the prospect of political alliances and opposition collaboration, Cummings emphasized that he remains open to working with other political actors…
The political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander Cummings, has rejected claims of jury tampering in the Samuel D. Tweah Economic Sabotage case, calling on prosecutors to focus on evidence-based prosecution rather than interference after the jurors have been discharged. Speaking on Sky FM in Monrovia on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Mr. Cummings…
The Political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC), Alexander B. Cummings, has sharply criticized efforts by members of the House of Representatives to expel Montserrado County District #10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, describing the move as hypocritical and dangerous for Liberia’s democracy. In a strongly worded statement issued on his Facebook page on Tuesday, April…
Despite repeated disruptions in power, the Plenary of the House of Representatives voted to pass Amendment No. 3 to the ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) on late Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The passage followed the presentation of a comprehensive report by the Joint Committee on Investment and Concessions, Lands, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources…
The Political Leader of the Liberia People’s Party (LPP), Cllr Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has launched a harsh criticism of mediocrity in the development process, stating that such a mentality cannot develop a nation. In an article titled: “THE DANGER OF THE “AT LEAST” MENTALITY IN LIBERIA: A NATION CANNOT DEVELOP ON MEDIOCRITY – PART I,”…
The Citizen Movement for Change (CMC) has suffered a setback after the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) denied its request for Review and Approval of Design Documents for the Construction of a 38-meter bridge in Bong County. The denial was made through a communication sent to CMC National Chairman James M.V. Yougie on Tuesday, November…
Pro-democracy group, Solidarity For A New Day (STAND) has vowed to lead a mass protest in Monrovia to speak against what it terms as ‘deepened oppression across the land.’ Recently, the group congratulated Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti on the U.S. Extension of Visa Validity for Liberian Travelers from 12 to 36 months. The group…
Former Montserrado County District #8 Representative Acarous M. Gray has frowned on the alleged selective demolition exercise within the district. The former lawmaker said the Ministry of Public Work has refused to break down affluent people buildings on all alleys, mainly from 3rd to 14th Streets. He said from 3rd Street to 8th Street beach…
