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Liberian Deputy Minister Suspended Amidst Rape Allegations
Liberian Deputy Minister for Youth Development, Bryant McGill, has been suspended following allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl, prompting investigations and public protests demanding his arrest.
Liberian Deputy Minister Suspended Amidst Rape Allegations
Liberian Deputy Minister for Youth Development, Bryant McGill, has been suspended following allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl, prompting investigations and public protests demanding his arrest.
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40% Bias Score
Liberia's Cassava Sector Receives Boost from EU-Funded Project
The EU-funded Seeds4Liberia project is improving Liberia's cassava sector by introducing the high-starch 'Game Changer' variety and building a starch processing factory in Weala, Margibi County, set to open next year, creating a reliable market for farmers and boosting food security and income gener...
Liberia's Cassava Sector Receives Boost from EU-Funded Project
The EU-funded Seeds4Liberia project is improving Liberia's cassava sector by introducing the high-starch 'Game Changer' variety and building a starch processing factory in Weala, Margibi County, set to open next year, creating a reliable market for farmers and boosting food security and income gener...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Mocked for Complimenting Liberian President's English
President Trump's compliment of Liberian President Boakai's English, despite it being Liberia's official language, sparked mockery, revealing Trump's limited knowledge of Africa and highlighting the complex history between the US and Liberia.
Trump Mocked for Complimenting Liberian President's English
President Trump's compliment of Liberian President Boakai's English, despite it being Liberia's official language, sparked mockery, revealing Trump's limited knowledge of Africa and highlighting the complex history between the US and Liberia.
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40% Bias Score
Liberian Opposition Figure Denied Entry to Lawmaker Arson Trial Amidst Heightened Tensions
Janga Kowo, CDC National Chairman, was denied entry to the Temple of Justice on Monday while five lawmakers stood trial for arson related to the December 18, 2023, Capitol fire, sparking concerns of political tensions and rights violations; this follows his alleged arrest and assault during a prior ...
Liberian Opposition Figure Denied Entry to Lawmaker Arson Trial Amidst Heightened Tensions
Janga Kowo, CDC National Chairman, was denied entry to the Temple of Justice on Monday while five lawmakers stood trial for arson related to the December 18, 2023, Capitol fire, sparking concerns of political tensions and rights violations; this follows his alleged arrest and assault during a prior ...
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44% Bias Score
Five Countries Elected to UN Security Council
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent UN Security Council members on October 3, 2023, for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, replacing five outgoing members. Latvia's election is its first to the council.
Five Countries Elected to UN Security Council
Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent UN Security Council members on October 3, 2023, for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, replacing five outgoing members. Latvia's election is its first to the council.
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28% Bias Score
Protest Erupts at Liberian Church Event Honoring Controversial Lawmakers
During a Liberian Council of Churches event honoring lawmakers including Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, a protest erupted after former Foreign Minister Olubanke King-Akerele denounced the LCC's decision, sparking debate over political accountability versus relig...
Protest Erupts at Liberian Church Event Honoring Controversial Lawmakers
During a Liberian Council of Churches event honoring lawmakers including Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon and former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, a protest erupted after former Foreign Minister Olubanke King-Akerele denounced the LCC's decision, sparking debate over political accountability versus relig...
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44% Bias Score
Liberia's Drug Crisis: Cummings Calls for Urgent Government Action
Alexander B. Cummings, a political leader in Liberia, described the nation's drug epidemic as a "massive emergency," urging the government to strengthen its response to drug trafficking and addiction during a visit to West Point, a Monrovia community heavily affected by substance abuse.
Liberia's Drug Crisis: Cummings Calls for Urgent Government Action
Alexander B. Cummings, a political leader in Liberia, described the nation's drug epidemic as a "massive emergency," urging the government to strengthen its response to drug trafficking and addiction during a visit to West Point, a Monrovia community heavily affected by substance abuse.
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40% Bias Score
Liberian Kush Crisis Pushes Women into Drug Trafficking
In Liberia, Evelyn, a 42-year-old mother of four, sells kush to survive due to poverty and lack of opportunities, highlighting the systemic issues driving women into drug trafficking amid a declared health emergency.
Liberian Kush Crisis Pushes Women into Drug Trafficking
In Liberia, Evelyn, a 42-year-old mother of four, sells kush to survive due to poverty and lack of opportunities, highlighting the systemic issues driving women into drug trafficking amid a declared health emergency.
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40% Bias Score
Liberia's Ministry of Mines and Energy embroiled in power struggle over mineral licenses.
A power struggle within Liberia's Ministry of Mines and Energy, involving allegations of corruption and political interference by Walter McCarthy and Sumo Momodu, threatens ongoing reforms and has led to calls for a governmental investigation.
Liberia's Ministry of Mines and Energy embroiled in power struggle over mineral licenses.
A power struggle within Liberia's Ministry of Mines and Energy, involving allegations of corruption and political interference by Walter McCarthy and Sumo Momodu, threatens ongoing reforms and has led to calls for a governmental investigation.
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56% Bias Score
Liberian Ex-Speaker Charged with Arson Over Parliament Fire
Liberia's ex-speaker, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, has been charged with arson for a December 2024 fire that destroyed the House of Representatives, following months of political infighting and a failed impeachment attempt; five other lawmakers were also detained.
Liberian Ex-Speaker Charged with Arson Over Parliament Fire
Liberia's ex-speaker, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, has been charged with arson for a December 2024 fire that destroyed the House of Representatives, following months of political infighting and a failed impeachment attempt; five other lawmakers were also detained.
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Liberia to Audit Foreign Work Permits Amidst Job Crisis
Facing pressure from the Liberian Senate and public, the Ministry of Labour announced a nationwide audit of work permits for foreign nationals, starting June 2, 2025, to address permit abuse and protect Liberian jobs, following concerns over the issuance of 10,974 permits in 2024 and accusations of ...
Liberia to Audit Foreign Work Permits Amidst Job Crisis
Facing pressure from the Liberian Senate and public, the Ministry of Labour announced a nationwide audit of work permits for foreign nationals, starting June 2, 2025, to address permit abuse and protect Liberian jobs, following concerns over the issuance of 10,974 permits in 2024 and accusations of ...
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44% Bias Score
Delayed Sentencing of Liberian War Criminal Raises Witness Fears
Laye Sekou Camara, a former Liberian rebel general, pleaded guilty to US immigration fraud charges following testimony detailing war crimes; his sentencing is delayed until September, causing fear among witnesses.
Delayed Sentencing of Liberian War Criminal Raises Witness Fears
Laye Sekou Camara, a former Liberian rebel general, pleaded guilty to US immigration fraud charges following testimony detailing war crimes; his sentencing is delayed until September, causing fear among witnesses.
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44% Bias Score
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