By: Alphanso G. Kalama; Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following the latter’s recent victory in the US presidential election, praising the former president’s courage and offering to engage in dialogue with him. “I take this opportunity to congratulate him,” Putin said during a speech at the Valdai forum in Sochi […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama; J. Fonati Koffa, 55th Speaker of the House of Representatives. In the Background are Members of the House Seeking his Removal In a bold move aimed at restoring order and accountability to Liberia’s legislative process, Speaker of the House, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, is set to declare 10 seats vacant due […]
Read MoreBy Alphanso G. Kalama; Monrovia, Liberia – In a significant move to strengthen Liberia’s diplomatic presence globally, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has nominated a slate of new ambassadors to represent the country at several key foreign missions. The appointments, announced on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, span across Liberia’s embassies and permanent mission in the […]
Read MoreBy Domingo Dargbeh; Photo: Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan Finance and Development planning Minister Augustine Ngafuan is urging Liberians and her international partners to diversify the economy sector of the country. Speaking at a the start of a two days validation Program held at the EJS ministerial complex, Minister Ngafuan urge participate to prioritize the economy […]
Read MoreBy Alphanso G. Kalama: Monrovia, Liberia – The Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has announced the temporary suspension of several of its lawmakers amid claims that they have violated party rules by engaging in political actions perceived as disloyal and counter to the party’s interests. In a statement issued today, the CDC’s National Executive Committee […]
Read MoreFormer Republican president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early on Wednesday, needing just a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. US media have so far projected that Trump has won in more than half of the 50 US states, including three key battlegrounds: […]
Read MoreBy: Alphanso G. Kalama More than 100 employees of the National Elections Commission (NEC) have united to demand immediate action on budget transparency, fair compensation, and improved working conditions. In a resolution obtained by DN News, the staff is calling on the NEC’s Board of Commissioners, led by Madam Davidetta Brown Lassana, to take steps […]
Read MoreBy: Domingo Dargbeh Photo: Ground Breaking Ceremony In a significant move to support small-scale vendors, the Appleton Foundation, led by former presidential candidate and CEO Mr. Edward Wade Appleton Jr., has officially broken ground for the construction of a much-needed market shelter, water pump, and latrine at the 14 Omega Market in Paynesville. The groundbreaking […]
Read MoreBy Reporter Domingo Dargbeh The Liberty Party (LP) has taken decisive steps to restore unity and rebuild its structure after a significant split leading up to the 2023 Presidential and Legislative Elections. During a day-long national reconciliation retreat held on Saturday in Paynesville, party leaders reaffirmed their commitment to keeping Senator Nyonblee Karngar-Lawrence as the […]
Read MoreBy: The People News Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced the nomination and appointment of new officials across key ministries and commissions, aiming to bolster government leadership and effectiveness. The appointments affect the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the Ministry of National Defense, the Liberia Refugee Repatriation and Resettlement Commission (LRRRC), […]
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