The United States Congress has reportedly declined to provide financial support for Liberia’s War and Economic Crimes Court, citing concerns over government corruption in Liberia. This decision comes despite previous …
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“Sitting on a Time Bomb”: Liberia’s Chief Imam Sounds Alarm
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 557 viewsIn a recent statement, the Chief Imam of Liberia, Sheikh Ali Krayee, warned that Liberia is sitting on a time bomb and the need to urgently foster tranquility has never been …
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CDC-COP Condemns Police Brutality Against Muslim Woman and Child
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 566 viewsThe Coalition for Democratic Change-Council of Patriots (CDC-COP) has come out strongly against the excessive force used by state security on a Fulani woman and her child. This shocking incident, …
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Muslim Woman, Baby Brutalized by Liberia Police, Rights Groups Cry Foul
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 460 viewsEmmanuel Sensee, Diaspora Alert contributing editor- [email protected] +231886005333 Police brutality is on the rise in Liberia, and the latest victim is Zainab Bah, a member of the Muslim community. On …
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Unity Party Financier Arrested with Cocaine at Roberts International Airport
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 437 viewsThe Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) arrested a financial backer of the Unity Party for drug trafficking at the Roberts International Airport (RIA). Quita Kosso Dolo, a 39-year-old woman, was …
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Breaking Barriers: Rivercess Women Achieve Economic Self-Sufficiency
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 454 viewsAt the second graduation ceremony of the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) in Neewuin Town, River Cess County, Former Public Works Minister Ruth Coker-Collins urged Liberian women to remain …
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July 17 Protest Brings Monrovia to a Standstill
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 796 viewsThousands of Liberians are indeed taking to the streets of Monrovia today, July 17, 2025, in a massive protest dubbed the “Enough is Enough.” The demonstration, organized by the Solidarity …
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Ruth Coker Collins Foundation Ignites Change for Women in Rivercess
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 504 viewsFormer Public Works Minister Ruth Coker Collins is proud to announce the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA), an initiative proudly sponsored …
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NCD Urges Government to Boost Budget for Disability Initiatives
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 450 viewsEmmanuel Sensee, Diaspora Alert contributing editor- [email protected] +231886005333 The National Commission on Disabilities (NCD) is calling for a significant increase in budget allocation to support its operations and initiatives aimed …
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Death and Deceit: Immigration Head Hooks in Mysterious Killings
by Eric Pervistby Eric Pervist 412 viewsThe CDC-Council of Patriots (CDC-COP) has petitioned the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) and the Ministry of Justice to investigate the alarming rate of mysterious deaths in Liberia. …
