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Liberia's former ruling Unity Party (UP) announces a Vice Presidential running mate to its Presidential candidate Joseph N. Boakai for the October General Elections....
Liberia's former ruling Unity Party (UP) announces a Vice Presidential running mate to its Presidential candidate Joseph N. Boakai for the October General Elections.
Response of the GOL on concerns raised by U.S. Ambassador on the disbursement of funds to health institutions in Liberia.
The Liberian Government responds to assertions made by the US Ambassador on the state of disbursements to health institutions in the country.
U.S. Ambassador To Liberia questions delay in budgetary disbursements by Government to healthcare centers in leeward counties...
U.S. Ambassador To Liberia questions delay in budgetary disbursements by Government to healthcare centers in leeward counties
Two Liberian Maritime officials arrested in South Korea and charged with r**e of two teenagers convicted and jailed for 9 years each...
Two Liberian Maritime officials arrested in South Korea and charged with r**e of two teenagers convicted and jailed for 9 years each
African Star is publishing the prepared remarks of U.S. to Liberia Ambassador Michael McCarthy Good afternoon! Before I begin, I will first take this opportunity to unconditionally condemn the violence that occurred yesterday at the University of Liberia Capitol Hill campus. Details are still emerging, but I am speaking directly at politicians, student groups, and citizens across the country when I say that violence of any kind has no place in a democratic society....
African Star is publishing the prepared remarks of U.S. to Liberia Ambassador Michael McCarthy
The Texas Board of Nurses has filed charges against 21 nurses allegedly involved in a massive fraudulent nursing diploma scheme in which US federal authorities have indicted a Liberian national Stanton Witherspoon and several others...
The Texas Board of Nurses has filed charges against 21 nurses allegedly involved in a massive fraudulent nursing diploma scheme in which US federal authorities have indicted a Liberian national Stanton Witherspoon and several others
Monrovia, Liberia - February 6, 2022: The U.S. Government through its diplomatic mission in the Liberian capital on Monday issued a statement in response to local media reports that funds provided to support healthcare of the people of the administrative district of Margibi County have been misused. Statement from US Embassy in Monrovia According to a statement, the U.S. Government says it appreciates the “swift response of the Ministry Of Health to make immediate changes while investigating the matter.....
Monrovia, Liberia - February 6, 2022: The U.S. Government through its diplomatic mission in the Liberian capital on Monday issued a statement in response to
Stanton Witherspoon, indicted by U.S. authorities in an alleged nursing diploma fraudulent scheme is free on a $250,000 unsecured bond. Conditions for his release emerge,...
Stanton Witherspoon, indicted by U.S. authorities in an alleged nursing diploma fraudulent scheme is free on a $250,000 unsecured bond. Conditions for his release emerge,
Tribute To: Sir Gardeah Jacob Myers Sir Knight, Knights of Columbus Mankind, down through the ages has cry for knowledge and more knowledge. Around us, everything is changing and nothing seems permanent and fixed. The mountains crumble away, the rivers dry up in the Sahara Desert, and cease to flow, islands sink and new seas are formed. The great oaks, in all their majesty must succumb to transition, to change, or death....
Tribute To: Sir Gardeah Jacob Myers
Miami, Florida USA - February 1, 2022: In the ongoing Nursing Diploma fraud case alleged by the U.S. Federal Government against a Liberian Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and a host of co-conspirators Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Delaware, Government lawyers have filed a "Bill of Particulars" under Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure against the defendants including Stanton A. Witherspoon, Alfred Sellu and Rene Bernadel....
Miami, Florida USA - February 1, 2022: In the ongoing Nursing Diploma fraud case alleged by the U.S. Federal Government against a Liberian Licensed Practical
Monrovia, Liberia – January 31, 2022: It is all but certain that Liberian President George M. Weah will be seeking a second 6-year term in office. On Monday, President Weah told members of the National Legislature of his intentions in a three hour State of the Union (SONA) speech.”…I will be coming to you shortly to ask you to renew my term, a mandate, that you give me six years ago…,” he said....
Monrovia, Liberia – January 31, 2022: It is all but certain that Liberian President George M. Weah will be seeking a second 6-year term in office.
U.S. authorities working to identify all those in various states allegedly linked to the Nursing School Diploma Scandal....
U.S. authorities working to identify all those in various states allegedly linked to the Nursing School Diploma Scandal.
A prominent Liberian Internet Talk Show Host and owner of Spoon TV indicted on fraud charges in the U.S.
He is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Spoon Group of Companies which owns several media houses in his native Liberia, prominent of which is the Spoon
Monrovia, Liberia - Jan 10, 2022: Liberia is currently investigating who illegally shipped a cache of weapons to the country. Police display cache of seized weapons in Monrovia Police made the discovery last week at the main seaport entry.Police Inspector General Colonel Patrick Sudue told the VOA in an interview earlier this week that the arms were allegedly sent to the country by a Liberian national residing in the U.S....
Monrovia, Liberia - Jan 10, 2022: Liberia is currently investigating who illegally shipped a cache of weapons to the country.
Tanzania’s president Samia Suluhu Hassan has lifted a ban on opposition rallies imposed in 2016 by her strongman predecessor, in an overture to political rivals seeking the restoration of democratic traditions. Flag of Tanzania “According to our laws, it is the right of political parties to hold their public meetings… my presence today in front of you is to give permission… that the announcement to prevent public meetings is now lifted,” local news outlet ITV, reported Hassan as saying on Tuesday....
Tanzania’s president Samia Suluhu Hassan has lifted a ban on opposition rallies imposed in 2016 by her strongman predecessor, in an overture to political
In news story of May 8, 2018, African Star reported that businessman Djibril Kanazoe of Burkina Faso had offered his private jet to Liberian President George M. Weah for his personal use. We regret the error reported in the story and offer an apology for an inconvenience this may have caused Mr. Kanazoe and his business as this was unintentional. African Star
In news story of May 8, 2018, African Star reported that businessman Djibril Kanazoe of Burkina Faso had offered his private jet to Liberian President George
Liberian Government distance itself from calls by some citizen to stage a protest against the U. S. Ambassador Mr. Michael McCarthy.
Monrovia, Liberia, November 17, 2022: The Liberian Information Ministry in a statement says the Weah Government “strongly denounces any action that will
New York - November 5, 2022: Liberia has joined 51 other UN member countries and accredited organizations in voting “No” against a Russian sponsored draft Resolution on “Combating Glorification of Na**sm”. UN General Assembly Vote Tally on Russian Draft Resolution According to the final tally of vote of member countries on the Resolution seen by African Star over the weekend…...
New York – November 5, 2022: Liberia has joined 51 other UN member countries and accredited organizations in voting “No” against a Russian sponsored draft Resolution on “Combating Glorificati…
A. U.S. Government audit of assistance program to the Government of Liberia since 1980 concluded that "...food and economic assistance to Liberia has faced a high risk of diversion and/or misuse since 1980..." Late US Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy - Photo courtesy of Diocese of Boston The conclusions were contained in a released letter from the National Security Affairs Division of U.S....
A. U.S. Government audit of assistance program to the Government of Liberia since 1980 concluded that “…food and economic assistance to Liberia has faced a high risk of diversion and/or…
Monrovia, Liberia - October 10, 2022: The political landscape in Liberia is shifting quickly in the run up to Presidential and General Elections in 2023. Several high profile political operatives from prior Administrations have surfaced and presently are included on the Campaign Team of Mr. Alexander B. Cummings - the Standard Bearer of the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC)....
Monrovia, Liberia - October 10, 2022: The political landscape in Liberia is shifting quickly in the run up to Presidential and General Elections in 2023.
Apparent Coup Attempt in Burkina Faso....
Apparent Coup Attempt in Burkina Faso.
Busan, South Korea and Monrovia, Liberia: September 26, 2022: A court in the South Korean city of Busan on Sunday approved arrest warrants for two Liberian officials accused of ra**ng two teenagers last Friday. The two accused are from Liberia’s Maritime Agency and were in the city to attend a program. Logo of Liberia Maritime Authority Our Correspondent say a District Court relied on concerns that Moses Owen Browne and Daniel Tarr would destroy evidence in the case or flee the country. ...
Busan, South Korea and Monrovia, Liberia: September 26, 2022:
London, UK - September 23, 2022 - Reports received by African Star on Friday afternoon say two Liberian officials have been arrested in the south Korean city of Busan in the southeast of the Asian country for allegedly ra**ng two teenagers. Reuters quotes South Korean Police as saying the two Liberians were arrested at a hotel in the city of Busan following a complaint of the alleged r**e by the victims....
London, UK - September 23, 2022 - Reports received by African Star on Friday afternoon say two Liberian officials have been arrested in the south Korean city
New York, USA - September 23, 2022: The speech of Liberian President George M. Weah at the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 22nd are coming in for analysis and mixed reviews by citizens in various quarters in and out of the country....
His Excellency Mr. Csaba Korösi President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly His Excellency Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations Excellencies, Heads of State and Government; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen: I am honored to address this 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the Government and People of Liberia. Let me congratulate His Excellency…...
His Excellency Mr. Csaba Korösi
New York, USA – September 21, 2022: A photo of a the First Lady of Liberia playing the popular Candy Crush game puzzle while seated with the Liberian delegation at the United Nations on Monday is trending on various Liberian social media sites on the internet. The photo was purportedly shot by an Arab news interactive channel Al Hadath....
New York, USA – September 21, 2022: A photo of a the First Lady of Liberia playing the popular Candy Crush game puzzle while seated with the Liberian
London, England - September 17, 2022: As the world pays final respects and honor the memory, legacy and extraordinary life of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Liberia is being represented by its Ambassador to the Court of St. James In the UK Her Excellency Gurly Gibson-Schwarz. Catafalque of Queen Elizabeth II Lying In State in London According to our European Correspondent in London, world leaders have begun arriving this weekend to attend the funeral. ...
London, England - September 17, 2022: As the world pays final respects and honor the memory, legacy and extraordinary life of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,
Monrovia, Liberia - September 16, 2022: Brussels Airlines has confirmed it has been forced to cancel its flights between Brussels Airport, Belgium and Monrovia Airport, Liberia until further notice. Terminal At Liberia’s Roberts International Airport - File Photo In a statement, the Belgian airline explained that it had to take the drastic measure as the airport lacks proper approach and landing systems in accordance with the airline’s operating procedures and with international aviation law....
Monrovia, Liberia - September 16, 2022: Brussels Airlines has confirmed it has been forced to cancel its flights between Brussels Airport, Belgium and
Washington DC and Monrovia - September 16, 2022. The Liberian Ambassador to the U.S. George S. W. Patten Sr. has lost his prestigious posting in the foreign service. Late on Thursday, State House in the Liberian capital Monrovia issued a press statement announcing the “recall” of Ambassador Patten who took up post in Washington DC after the inauguration of the George M....
Washington DC and Monrovia - September 16, 2022. The Liberian Ambassador to the U.S. George S. W. Patten Sr. has lost his prestigious posting in the foreign
Monrovia and New York: September 10, 2011- An investigation based on a tip-off from several employees at Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia has revealed a very dilapidated and uninhabitable office conditions of the country’s Acting Foreign Minister and Deputy Mr. Henry B. Fahnbulleh. Photos obtained by African Star show damaged ceiling tiles and water pool in the office of Minister Fahnbulleh....
Monrovia and New York: September 10, 2011- An investigation based on a tip-off from several employees at Liberia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia has
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