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Alphonso Toweh Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters   He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia. 

LIBERIA NEWS: CDC CHAIRMAN RESIGNS

Morlu Resigned…… Today I resigned my position as Chairman of the CDC, the following letter to the Standard-bearer outlines the details, let’s keep the CDC & Liberia, peaceful. -My resignation Letter- Your Excellency, George M. Weah Standard-bearer Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) February 27, 2024 Dear Mr. Weah, I am writing to formally tender my […]

LIBERIA NEWS: ICFM Holds Three Days Leadership Summit

MONROVIA-A religious group under the banner, “International Christian Faith Ministry has kick start a three-day Leadership Summit Under the Theme, “Faith to Change Your World,” in Monrovia. A three-day leadership summit, organized by the International Christian Faith Ministry, commenced at the Revival and Miracle Center Church, marking a significant milestone in the spiritual enrichment of […]

LIBERIA NEWS:Academic Standstill At UL

MONROVIA-Capitol Hill – In a seismic development, the University of Liberia Faculty and Staff Association (ULFASA) has declared an academic standstill, bringing all educational activities to a grinding halt. The resolute decision, taken during an Emergency General Assembly led by Edna G. Johnny and Mr. Dee Preston, marks a watershed moment in the university’s history. […]

LIBERIA NEWS:RAL, ADMA Conclude Symposium on Extractive Sector Reporting with Support from ArcelorMittal Liberia

Ganta, Nimba County – The Reporters Association of Liberia (RAL), in collaboration with Africa Development Management Associates (ADMA), has successfully concluded a day-long regional symposium on extractive industry reporting, with over fifty journalists in attendance in Ganta, Nimba County. RAL holds the distinction of being the largest auxiliary of the Press Union of Liberia. The […]

BREAKING NEWS: Former Law maker Johnson Gwaikolo is dead

LIBERIA NEWS: MONROVIA-Feb 19-Family members told New Republic Newspaper that former Representative of District Nine Nimba County, Hon. Johnson Gwaikolo has died. “Yes, he died on Sunday evening at the Catholic hospital. This is sad. We communicated last week that we were to meet this week at the house to discuss some family issues,” a […]

LIBERIA NEWS:Boakai appoints  Mines, Justice, and Labor ministers

MONROVIA, Feb 13-The President of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has appointed Mr. Wilmot Paye, Minister, Ministry of Mines & Energy (MME) as well as Cllr. Oswald Tweh and Cllr. Cooper Kruah affecting Justices and Labor Cllr. Oswald Tweh, Minister, Ministry of Justice (MOJ), replacing Cllr. Cooper Kruah, whose appointment was stalled due to his […]

LIBERIA NEWS: President Boakai accepts Defense Minister’s resignation

MONROVIA Feb 12 The president of Liberia has accepted the resignation of the Minister of National Defense, Mr. Prince C. Johnson. A statement issued Monday from the presidency said. “President of the Republic of Liberia and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., has received and accepted a letter […]

LIBERIA NEWS: Defense Minister steps Down

MONROVIA-Feb 12-The Minister of National Defense, Maj./Gen. Prince C. Johnson, iii, has tendered his resignation following a series of protests from army wives. His letter was turned in late Sunday, presidential sources told this paper. The source said, he did not want any problem and needed peace. Following his appointment, a group of soldier wives […]