Day: July 31, 2024

Breaking: Weah Vows ‘Unspecified Actions’ Against Weaponized Gov’t Apparatus

—- Terms Boakai Administration’s Anti-Corruption Fight ‘Witch-Hunt’ IPNEWS: Former Liberian President, and political leader of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) George M. Weah has vowed to strongly resist what he describes as a “witch-hunt” by the Boakai’s administration against former officials from his previous government. Speaking at the headquarters of the Congress for Democratic …

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LIBERIA: Boakai Nails CBL Governor

As Three Former Weah’s Gov’t Officials Arrested in Anti-Corruption Fight IPNEWS: Former Solicitor General Nyanti Tuan, together with the former Controller of the Financial Intelligence Agency, Moses P. Cooper and former National Security Advisor, Jefferson Karmoh, and former Representative of Sinoe County have spent their third day behind bars at the Monrovia Central Prison, South …

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ArcelorMittal Liberia Bids Farewell to CEO Jozephus ‘Joep’ Coenen

IPNEWS: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, marked a special and emotional day for many at ArcelorMittal Liberia as they bid farewell to an impactful CEO, Jozephus ‘Joep’ Coenen. After remarkable years of leadership and dedication, Joep is stepping down, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. In 2022, under his leadership, …

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Chief Allen Demands Apology from the US Embassy as a Result of Its Charge d’Affaires’ “Arrogant, Disrespectful” Behavior

By Taisiah Merfee IPNEWS: The Chairman Emeritus of the National Patriotic Party (NPP), Chief Cyril A. Allen, wants the US Embassy to apologize to the people of Liberia for the Embassy’s Delegation’s action to walk out of the occasion marking Liberia’s 177th Independence Day Anniversary. The NPP Chairman Emeritus noted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, …

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Antoinette Sayeh Retires from IMF

IPNEWS: Antoinette Monsio Sayeh, a distinguished Liberian finance icon and trailblazer, is set to retire from her esteemed position at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on September 12, 2024. This announcement was made by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who highlighted Sayeh’s exemplary service as the Deputy Managing Director since 2020. Antoinette Sayeh has been …

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𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩 𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙧

IPNEWS: In a surprising development, the Monrovia City Court has issued a formal order demanding the presence of Davidetta Lassana, the head of the National Elections Commission (NEC). The court’s decision comes in response to persistent non-compliance by Lassana with a request from the office of the Ombudsman. According to reports from OK FM, Lassana …

𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩 𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙧 Read More »

Liberia Electricity Corporation Invites Consultancy Proposals For 20 MW Solar PV Plant At Mt. Coffee Hydropower

IPNEWS: The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has announced a call for expressions of interest for consultancy services to oversee the construction of a 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant. This project is part of the Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention (RESPITE) Project, funded by the World Bank, aimed at enhancing Liberia’s renewable energy capacity …

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Commentary: The Need to Establish the Bureau of Conflict Mediation and Resolution (BCMR) in Liberia: An Infrastructural Pathway

By: Austin Fallah and Kla Wilson Introduction: Our country has a history, marred by prolonged civil war and political instability. While the country has made significant strides towards peace, development, and infrastructure reconstruction woven into a democratic system, there are still underlying tensions and unresolved conflicts/disputes among individuals, ethnic groups, counties, communities, political entities, and …

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Deputy Speaker Thomas Fallah Defies Ministry of Education Over Graduation Fee Charges

IPNEWS: Opposition CDC Lawmaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representative Hon. Thomas P. Fallah school [T-Five Academy] is charging 200 USD for graduation fees plus extra 25 USD for ‘other requirements’, contrary to a new order announced by the Ministry pf Education. According to the school administration, the fees was approved by Hon. …

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