Students of the University of Liberia have set up a roadblock on Capitol Hill to demand that the university pay the salaries of its instructors.
E.U. Breaks Ground for Substation in Congo Town
The European Union has joined the Liberian government to launch a US$42 million electricity project aimed at increasing access to electricity in Monrovia.
Lawyer Says ‘Big Hands’ Preventing Arrested Students From Bail
A lawyer representing 21 incarcerated defendants who were arrested by the Liberian National Police is warning that “big hands†with the Executive Branch are intimidating insurance companies to prevent them from issuing bonds to his clients. Â
Alexander Cummings Urges June 7 Protesters to Remain Peaceful
Amid growing anxiety among citizens that the June 7 protest could have a negative outcome, the political leader of the Alternative National Congress, Alexander Cummings, has asked participants to remain peaceful and avoid provocations.
Tension Mounts Ahead of June 7 Protest
With barely two days to the June 7 protest, Monrovia saw a buildup of tension that produced unrests in some parts of the capital.
Anxiety Increases in Liberia Amid Fears That June 7 Protest Could Turn Violent
Given the country’s history with past protests, especially the infamous Rice Riot of April 14, 1979, there is growing anxiety among citizens that the June 7 event could have a negative outcome.
Lawyer Announces Plan to Petition Court to Stop June 7 Protest
Less than two weeks to the planned June 7 protest in Monrovia, prominent lawyer Arthur Johnson has announced plans to petition the Supreme Court to prevent organizers from going ahead with the protest.
Liberia National Bar Association Disapproves of New Supreme Court Justice’s Induction
A ceremony marking the official induction of Judge Yusif Kaba as the new associate justice to the Supreme Court became sour on Monday following a statement from the president of the Liberia National Bar Association, Tiawan Gongloe, stating that the lawyers organziation disapproved of Kaba’s induction.