CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Moving a step closer to bringing overdue justice for the victims of serious abuses committed during the two civil wars, the House of Representatives under the gavel of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, voted to establish the War and Economic Crimes Court. The two conflicts between 1989 and 2003 saw widespread atrocities []
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has downplayed speculations that the ruling Unity Party is orchestrating a plan to remove him as Speaker of the House and replace him with their favored candidate Richard Nagbe Koon (District #11, Montserrado County). By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected] Following a meeting in Tubmanburg, Bomi, []
YARKPAH TOWN, Rivercess County – Today, Liberia will join the rest of the world in commemoration of the World Malaria Day, under the theme: Health equity, Gender, and Human Rights.” The national slogan is: “Sleep under the net, everywhere and every night.” This year’s World Malaria Day will be celebrated in Yarkpah Town; which will []
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has opposed direct budget funding to lawmakers for implementing legislative projects within their respective electoral districts. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected] On Thursday, following the House Ways, Means, and Finance Committee’s report, Deputy Speaker Thomas P. Fallah allowed nearly all lawmakers in session to []
DEMEH, Bomi County – House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has emphasized the need for increased support for the children of Liberia to better prepare them for future leadership roles. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected] Speaking at the 16th anniversary event of the Children’s Dialogue held in Demeh, Bomi County on Saturday, Speaker Koffa urged []
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – Representative Richard Nagbe Koon (District #11, Montserrado County) has clarified that he has no plans to challenge Speaker Koffa for his position. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh – [email protected] Rep. Koon, a prominent member of the ruling Unity Party, narrowly lost to Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa of the opposition Coalition for Democratic []
The U.S. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, was the keynote speaker and spoke to WANE 15 about various issues surrounding the republican party.
The US president continues to support Israel in its onslaught on Gaza. Morehouse College’s most famous alumnus was anti-warMorehouse College is a special place. The only all-male historically Black college in the world, it has alumni ranging from Dr Martin Luther King Jr, the most celebrated anti-war civil rights leader in history, to Theodore “Ted” Colbert III, the CEO of Boeing’s defense, space and security division, a key player in supplying the weapons technologies for Israel’s months-long...
Congressional correspondent Annie Karni got snarky against Republicans (and, perhaps, some of her fellow reporters?) in Sunday’s New York Times, after House Speaker Mike Johnson received some backhanded praise from some quarters of the media/Democratic alliance for pushing a military aid bill for Ukraine through: “Mike Johnson, Like Pence, Does What Passes for Brave in Today’s GOP: His Job.” The accolades directed at Speaker Mike Johnson in recent days for finally defying the right wing of his...
Congressional correspondent Annie Karni got snarky against Republicans (and, perhaps, some of her fellow reporters?) in Sunday’s New York Times, after House Speaker Mike Johnson received some backhanded praise from some quarters of the media/Democratic alliance for pushing a military aid bill for Ukraine through: “Mike Johnson, Like Pence, Does What Passes for Brave in Today’s GOP: His Job.” The accolades directed at Speaker Mike Johnson in recent days for finally defying the right wing of his...
Shafaqna Pakistan | by Jameel Adil, Ethnic minorities, such as the Baloch, Pashtuns, and Sindhis, confront unique challenges. Instances of enforced disappearances of activists, extrajudicial killings, and the militarization of their regions have triggered unrest and spurred calls for autonomy and recognition. The tragic demise of Sanaullah Baloch, a prominent
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is the latest Republican leader trying to save his job against a conservative coup. But he’s got one thing going for him that his recent predecessors didn’t. The public, especially Republicans, generally likes him. Backed by former President Donald Trump, the Louisiana Republican has a 44% favorable rating. In the […]