Liberia

Under pressure Liberia President George Weah to seek second term
The former footballer, who took office in 2018, says he will pursue growth and peace if he wins another term in October.
Published On 31 Jan 2023
Ex-Liberian strongman seeks to overturn Swiss war crimes ruling
Alieu Kosiah’s appeal could land him a life sentence as he faces additional charges of crimes against humanity.
Published On 11 Jan 2023
Finnish appeals court begins Liberia war crime hearing
Prosecutors believe the suspect who now lives in Finland, committed crimes against humanity in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Published On 10 Jan 2023
The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022
A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.
Published On 22 Dec 2022

Analysts warn of more protests ahead of the 2023 elections despite President Weah’s popularity in parts of Liberia.

Prosecutions in Europe are important, but they are not nearly enough.

Studies in West Africa said the vaccines developed by Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co appear to be safe in children.

The police and military are being replaced by thugs as weapons of violence to build a veil of deniability.

All three of the government officials have contributed to Liberia’s worsening corruption, the Treasury Department said.

The law, which ends a 1973 ban on dual nationality, is partly due to extensive campaigning by Liberians in the diaspora.

Preparations for vaccination against monkeypox begin in Africa as it reported 1,597 cases and 66 deaths in 2022 so far.

Police say at least 29 people killed in disaster in a suburb of the capital, but there are fears the toll could rise.

Daily infections rise threefold on the continent with more than a dozen African countries reporting their worst figures.

Alieu Kosiah found guilty on 21 charges, including rape, deploying child soldiers and an act of cannibalism.

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