The Supreme Court has lifted a ban on campaign activities for the December 8 senatorial elections after an aspirant who was disqualified by the National Elections Commission withdrew his case against the elections body.
Grand Bassa Civil Society Wants December 8 Referendum Postponed
Some civil society organizations, politicians, as well as voters from Grand Bassa are expressing concern about the upcoming December 8 referendum. They say the limited public awareness about the three constitutional propositions would leave many voters in the dark.
Public Works Minister Mobutu Nyenpan Dies, Weeks After Massive Stroke
Public Works Minister Mobutu Nyenpan, who had been undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana, has died after spending nearly two months on life support following a stroke.
Upper Nimba Magistrate Announces 27,000 Voter Updates for Dec. 8 Senatorial Election
The magistrate of the National Elections Commission for Upper Nimba has announced that it conducted updates for 26,953 voters to the Provisional Registration Roll during the recently concluded voter roll update process.
Sen. Jonathan Kaipay Elected to Replace Prince Johnson at ECOWAS Parliament
Grand Bassa’s Sen. Jonathan L. Kaipay has been chosen by the Senate to represent Liberia at the ECOWAS Parliament, replacing Nimba’s Sen. Prince Johnson, who previously served as deputy speaker.
Pres. George Weah Requests Approval of US$12.5 Million World Bank Loan
President George Weah has submitted a financing agreement between the government and the International Development Association for ratification by the House of Representatives.
Newly Confirmed Foreign Minister to Appear Before Senate Over Passport Sales to non-Liberians
The Senate has voted to cite the newly appointed Foreign Affairs Minister Dee-Maxwell Kemayah to answer about an ongoing scandal involving selling Liberian passports to non-Liberians.
President Weah Reshuffles and Makes New Appointments in Government
President George Weah has replaced his information and commerce ministers in a reshuffling that saw the appointment of 15 officials.