"Voting commenced in some of the precinct centers in the Sanniquellei and Bah regions in Tuesday’s Nimba senatorial by-election, with a low turnout of voters. A visit by our reporter observed that most polling staff at precinct areas arrived very early with election materials. Some of the voters who spoke to FrontPageAfrica expressed their joy to participate in the poll, saying that they wanted to perform their civic responsibility"
Ok #AtoZChallenge people, I did it again - here is a bonus "L" coin! This time featuring beautiful African scenes from an altruistically-founded country, which answers the question: "Did the USA have any African colonies?"
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The death toll from the recent gas tanker explosion in Totota, Lower Bong County, has risen to over 40, according to Liberia's Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Minister for Health Services, Dr. Francis Kateh....
A merchant ship transporting grains was lightly damaged off the coast of Ukraine and was likely to have been hit by a floating sea mine, according to maritime specialists and a Ukrainian government source.
Four maritime and trade sources said the #Liberia-flagged Georgia S bulk carrier laden with a wheat cargo was sailing from Pivdennyi when it was hit in the open sea on Thursday.
The latest and nearly complete results showed Boakai leading with nearly 51 percent of the votes in Liberia, Africa's oldest republic founded by freed American slaves....
51 countries this time call out #China for its human rights crimes against the #Uyghurs. It's mostly the usual suspects - Europe, US allies, and countries that recognize #Taiwan.
A few surprises, like #Fiji, #Liberia and #Moldova. #Ukraine also joined this time, after accidentally abstaining in a UN vote last year.
As far as I can tell, the only Muslim-majority country that joined is #Albania. Notably, just one EU member missing - #Hungary
Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, has approved the deployment of 15-member Long-Term Election Observers (LTOs) to monitor key stages in the upcoming general election in Liberia. ...
Liberia, with its rich history and experience in post-conflict reconstruction, has emerged as a strong contender for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the term 2026–2027....
Liberia zählt zu den ärmsten Ländern der Welt. Nun bahnt sich nach einer engen Stichwahl um das Präsidentenamt ein Machtwechsel an. Amtsinhaber und Ex-Weltfußballer Weah warnt vor einer Spaltung.
Liberia: Tanker Explosion Death Toll Rises to 40 (www.liberianobserver.com)
The death toll from the recent gas tanker explosion in Totota, Lower Bong County, has risen to over 40, according to Liberia's Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Minister for Health Services, Dr. Francis Kateh....
Liberia's George Weah concedes presidential election ahead of final result (www.france24.com)
The latest and nearly complete results showed Boakai leading with nearly 51 percent of the votes in Liberia, Africa's oldest republic founded by freed American slaves....
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission deploys election observers to Liberia (newsghana.com.gh)
Dr Omar Alieu Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, has approved the deployment of 15-member Long-Term Election Observers (LTOs) to monitor key stages in the upcoming general election in Liberia. ...
Liberia: Economic Community of West African States Endorses Liberia's Candidacy for UN Security Council (www.liberianobserver.com)
Liberia, with its rich history and experience in post-conflict reconstruction, has emerged as a strong contender for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the term 2026–2027....