The attention of the Liberia CSOs Coalition on Migration is drawn to recent demolitions in some communities in Montserrado County, causing forced and vulnerable migration of residents. Also, the coalition is calling on the Ghanaian government to investigate the death of a Liberian who was beaten to death by mob. In accordance with the AU protocol adopted in 2018, it is important to protect the rights and the lives of all migrants regardless of their status by the host country. The coalition is a network of CSOs in Liberia, working in the area of migration, committed to ensuring safe migration through advocacy, sensitization, research, outreach, capacity building and data sharing. Visited 13 times, 13 visit(s) today

While confronting officers at the scene, Jackson pointed to Aven Sirleaf Jr., one of the police officers present, and the son of the late Amardu Varfee Sirleaf. This other one pa… (pointing to AV Sirleaf Jr.), we killed his f…king pa during the war. According to Queen V, her mother raised three children alone while working at the National Bank of Liberia, later the Central Bank of Liberia. He praised AV Sirleaf Jr. as a calm and professional officer who maintained composure despite the shocking remarks directed at him. During that period, several civilians—including Aven Sirleaf Sr.—were reportedly taken from their homes, detained and killed.

The strategic retreat brought together representatives from several operational departments whose work intersects with public communication, taxpayer engagement, and policy implementation. A major highlight of the event was a specialized training session on Artificial Intelligence and digital communication tools designed to modernize the Authority’s strategies. He argued that effective internal communication is just as important as external messaging to ensure that accurate information reaches taxpayers in a timely and coordinated manner. He stated that the gathering was intended to collectively define practical ways to improve both external and internal communication processes. The CMPA Strategic Communication Retreat forms part of the LRA’s broader efforts to strengthen institutional transparency while supporting the mission of domestic resource mobilization.

This time, with another draft bill which emerged from the office of President Joseph Boakai, known at the Girls and Women Protection Act of 2025, is again seeking to end the practices. It can be recalled that, in 2019, members of the Legislature removed FGM Component from the Domestic Violence law, passing the law without abolishing FGM. The hearing came after five-county community consultations with rural women, traditional authorities, and civil society organizations, whose collective message was clear: FGM must stop. Moima Briggs-Mensah said the proposed Women and Girls Protection Act is designed to protect lives, not attack culture. “How can we pass a national law without hearing from all fifteen counties?” one legislator asked, pushing for deeper public education and nationwide dialogue before final passage.

By Amos HarrisGrowing frustration is mounting among commercial drivers and ordinary citizens as gasoline and fuel prices on the streets of Monrovia continue to rise sharply. Across several communities in Monrovia, gasoline sold on sidewalks by informal vendors—commonly referred to as “black market fuel sellers”—has reportedly climbed to LD$1,030 per gallon. Meanwhile, diesel fuel prices are reaching LD$1,050 per gallon, according to commercial drivers who depend heavily on daily fuel purchases to sustain their businesses. Speaking to reporters at various commercial transport hubs in Monrovia, drivers expressed exasperation over what they describe as the government’s failure to control street-level fuel prices. They argued that while passengers will inevitably complain, the reality of vehicle maintenance and fuel costs leaves them with no other alternative.

So there is nothing called the issue of consent.”Her remarks came in response to suggestions that restricting FGM to adults would resolve human rights concerns. Culture Must Be Preserved Without HarmWhile firmly opposing FGM, the Deputy Minister emphasized that Liberia’s culture remains important and worthy of protection. The Deputy Minister reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to ending FGM, describing it as both a legal issue and a human rights obligation. “Ending FGM is not only a legal matter; it is a human rights obligation,” she declared, noting that Liberia has ratified major international human rights treaties and must hold itself accountable to them. “We have a responsibility to protect the lives and dignity of young women and girls in Liberia,” she concluded.

Representative Flomo behind his microphone, calmly said, holding his notes, but speaking mostly from the heart. But Representative Flomo also reminded the audience that progress must be handled with wisdom. Representative Flomo then spoke about the importance of cultural sensitivity. Finally, Representative Flomo highlighted that legal reform alone is not enough. Advocates say the Act would align Liberia’s domestic laws with international human rights commitments, including agreements aimed at eliminating gender-based violence and protecting women’s rights.

Africa, 16 March 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – A corruption scandal has erupted within Bolt’s Azerbaijan operations — and it is not a minor compliance breach. Even more troubling, reports indicate that elements within the local transport regulatory ecosystem were entangled in the controversy. If elements of a local transport ecosystem were compromised — as suggested in Azerbaijan — would Africa’s institutional framework detect and deter it early? The Azerbaijan scandal should not trigger alarmism across Africa. Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA)The post Bolt Extortion Scandal: Governance Gaps Exposed in Azerbaijan — Could Africa Be Next?

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© 2019 Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty ImagesNew York, USA, 13 March 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Violence against women and girls in Africa demands urgent action. Last November, South Africa classified violence against women as a a national disaster. When the African Union adopted its Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in early 2025, UN Women and several governments celebrated it as progress. The AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls includes some provisions that add to the Maputo Protocol: explicit protections against cyberviolence and femicide, stronger workplace harassment provisions, and attention to marginalized groups like women with disabilities and refugees. Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Human Right WatchThe post AU Should Strengthen its Framework to Curb Violence Against Women appeared first on African Media Agency.

Speaking during the presentation, Saah said the gesture reflects Thompson’s deep respect for the Muslim community and his commitment to identifying with them during a sacred period devoted to prayer, sacrifice, and reflection. Receiving the donation on behalf of the Muslim community, Imam Jusufu Kanneh, along with community representative Mr. Massaquoi, expressed profound appreciation to Thompson for what they described as a timely and meaningful interventionSaah also conveyed Thompson’s message of solidarity with the Muslim community in Salala District and urged them to continue praying for harmony, stability, and progress across Liberia. In a statement shared through the presentation team, Thompson explained why he deliberately chooses to identify with the Muslim community during Ramadan. Imam Kanneh said the donation arrived at a moment when the community was facing serious food shortages during the fasting period. William Telebo Thompson has demonstrated that leadership is not only about holding positions but about touching the lives of ordinary people,” Imam Kanneh stated.

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By Amos HarrisA dramatic courtroom battle has erupted in Liberia’s high-profile economic sabotage case. Following the first day of the trial, Fayiah broke his usual practice of avoiding public commentary on active cases. Fayiah challenged his critics with a bold “Prove me wrong,” predicting that this case could become the shortest economic sabotage trial in Liberia’s history. He emphasized that in legal proceedings, an admission by a party or their lawyer carries substantial evidentiary weight, which he believes strengthens the state’s position. While Fayiah is confident in a swift conclusion, some experts caution that economic sabotage cases are notoriously complex, often involving intricate financial records and lengthy arguments.