The move underscores the commitment of the government to uphold democratic principles and protect the rights of its citizens. The borders are officially closed from 6 p.m. Monday, October 9, to noon on Wednesday, October 11, the Joint Security Committee has said. By preventing the entry of other nationals, Joint Security is working to reduce the risk of unwanted manipulation and ensure that the voice of the people remains untainted. “We have been talking to the chiefs, elders, and youth leaders of the neighboring towns and villages against allowing their people to interfere in our electoral process,” the LIS boss told the CDG forum. They are commonly employed globally to ensure the security and sanctity of electoral processes.

I am excited for Liberia, and I know Liberia will make the right decision for the future of our country." Despite these challenges, President Weah continues to campaign, emphasizing his role as a developer and his commitment to the country's progress. 11:00am: Liberians Vote as President Weah Seeks a Second TermAn elderly woman casts her vote. In today's election, voters will also elect representatives and senators to the legislature. Four hours prior to the commencement of voting, voters started to show up as early as 5:00 a.m.

CAMEROON – Torrential rain during the night of Sunday (Oct. 8) to Monday (Oct. 9) have triggered a landslide which destroyed parts of the Mbankolo neighbourhood, around 25 km from Yaoundé. 13 people have been confirmed dead so far. Public broadcaster CRTV reported that torrential rain caused a dyke in the neighborhood to rupture. Daouda Ousmanou, the divisional officer of the Yaoundé district where Mbankolo is located warned that the death toll could still rise. Israel’s Netanyahu has steeled his shocked nation for what he called a long war ahead, with tens of thousands of Israeli forces already deployed to battle holdout Hamas forces and prepare a possible Gaza ground offensive.

These stations will be staffed by polling officials who are trained by the National Elections Commission (NEC) to manage the voting process. The idea of puncturing the voting card “has the propensity to destroy the card and make it unreadable,” the National Elections Commission says. For a presidential candidate to be declared the winner, they must receive more than 50 percent of the vote. The National Elections Commission has 15 days after the day votes are cast to announce the election results. If the court sustains the election of a candidate, the Commission shall act to effectuate the mandate of the Court.

The one of the eyewitnesses speaking to the FPA, said initially, both groups were carrying out their respective rallies amicably without any interference. However, things changed when supporters of ALCOP opted to make a U-turn at New Georgia Junction, thereby necessitating the need for them to enter the side of the road that the CDC supporters were marching on. However, supporters of the CDC stopped them, stating that both parties should respect their boundaries. Last week, there was a deadly clash between supporters of the Unity Party and the CDC that led to the death of three people and several wounded. Rodriguez discussed the critical role of the United States as a long-standing partner of Liberia in taking these elections seriously.

Liberians poised to vote president, vice president, and legislators, issues of corruption, economics, healthcare, and security take center stageIn 2018, President Weah won a resounding victory in the presidential election, making him the country’s 25th head of state. But six years into his presidency, critics say much has not been done to address the issue of corruption, security, health, and the economy. The upcoming elections are key, evidenced by the poor and weak social and economic issues that burden many Liberians who overwhelmingly voted for Weah in 2017 for president. Boakai with the famous slogan, “Rescue”, says Weah has nothing to uplift Liberians; hence his plan to rescue the country. “The security sector in the last five years definitely has not improved,” he explains.

Among the key findings: 30.5% of respondents expressed that they were "not very confident" in the fairness and transparency of the elections. About 10.2% also claimed to be "not confident at all," and 19.8% were only "Somewhat confident," the survey finds. "The survey findings reveal that opinions on this matter are diverse among the Liberian population," GeoPoll says. Meanwhile, the GeoPoll survey has also revealed that the issues of election-related violence and disruptions as other major concerns raised by Liberians. Also, about 19.27% of the respondents noted being "concerned," while a small fraction of 1.46% indicated they were "not concerned at all."

Source: Nana Yaw GyimahThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deploying stringent measures to support a credible election in Liberia. Together with the African Union, an independent IT team is working with the National Electoral Commission to assess the collation and tallying of electoral results. For about two weeks, an independent IT team by ECOWAS together with the NEC has been proffering solutions to relevant issues ahead of polls. Representative of ECOWAS in Liberia, Josephine Nkrumah explained that “the independent IT are working steadily with the data centre at the National Election Commission. Already, political rhetorics have fueled mistrust for the National Electoral Commission.

--- “Vote for those who have the best plans for your family’s future and the capability to lead Liberia toward that future,” Says Rodriguez, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S Embassy in Liberia. The elections, according to Rodriguez, present an opportunity for Liberians to “vote” for “leaders” who have the best plans to lead Liberia “toward that future.”“First, use your voice. Talk to your friends and family about the future of your beloved Liberia. Your vote is your ticket to the future you want for yourself and your family. But YOU, the Liberian people, the voters of this country, have the two most powerful tools in this electoral process: your voice and your vote,” Rodriguez noted.

The report neither name any observer or say there was an official statement to that effect. ECOWAS demands the withdrawal of the fictitious report and insists on a written apology. ECOWAS and EU observers along with me, were all at the same Guest House in Voinjama City, Lofa. Tone of ECOWAS’ statement defamatoryAt the same time, News Public Trust has strongly rejected insinuation by ECOWAS that this media outlet is an unprofessional institution tainted with unethical and inflammatory reporting. Editor's Note: The Daily Observer is publishing this response from the News Public Trust as we published the original article as it appears.

— President Weah, Boakai and Cummings refused to attendThe Consortium of Media and Civil Society Organizations has concluded its second and final presidential debate inGbarnga, Bong County, ahead of the October 10, 2023 polls in Liberia. Facilitated by the USAID Liberia Media Activity, the presidential debate aims to support the electoral process andpromote informed decision-making by the Liberian people. The media consortium comprises the Liberia Media for Democratic Initiatives (LMDI), the Center for Media Studiesand Peacebuilding (CEMESP), the Amos C. Sawyer Foundation, the Association of Community Radios (ALICOR),Local Voices Liberia, and the Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL), amongst others. “Electoral debates play a crucial role in promoting informed decision-making, fostering transparency, and engagingcitizens in the democratic process. Kiamue, Democratic People's Party of Liberia (DPPL); Luther N. Yorfee, Liberia Rebuilding Party (TheRebuilders); Edward W. Appleton, Jr., Grassroots Development Movement (GDM); and Joshua Tom Turner,New Liberia Party (NLP).

Monrovia – The United States Embassy in Liberia, represented by Chargé d’Affaires Catherine Rodriguez, has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of the upcoming elections in Liberia and urging all citizens to exercise their right to vote freely and peacefully. Rodriguez discussed the critical role of the United States as a long-standing partner of Liberia in taking these elections seriously. However, Rodriguez stressed that the most powerful tools in the electoral process lie with the Liberian people—their voices and their votes. The Chargé d’Affaires further encouraged all Liberians to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing that their votes are the most valuable power any democracy offers its people. Rodriguez expressed confidence in the National Elections Commission as the electoral authority and the source for official election results.

But it’s the aftermath of the Foya violence on Friday, September 29 that has furthered mirrored how any heightened political process would continue to deeply expose the vulnerability and fragility of the post-war country. The last 2017 general elections also witnessed pockets of violence reported across the country. Subsequent by-elections after the 2017 polls witnessed several other electoral violence, with Montserrado County apparently bearing the biggest brunt of them all. A year and some months later, some militants are spotted in some of the clips coming out of the Foya violence. Even voter’s registration exercises were marred with violence, the most noticeable one being the Montserrado County District 10 incidence.

By Lennart Dodoo, [email protected]The former President emphasized the country’s potential for development. While acknowledging past achievements on the path to development, she also alluded to the challenges that have at times hindered this progress. Their presence reinforces the importance of transparent and fair elections in upholding democratic values. Madam Sirleaf urged Liberian citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote responsibly. She encouraged voters to carefully evaluate the performance records and potential of the candidates vying for their support.

ALBERT AJI AND BASSEM MROUE, ASSOCIATED PRESS |Family members of some of the victims of a deadly drone attack on a crowded military graduation ceremony gathered outside a military hospital in the city of Homs on Friday to collect the bodies of their loved ones. Thursday’s strike on the Homs Military Academy killed 89 people, including 31 women and five children, and wounded as many as 277, according to the health ministry. The death toll could rise as some of the wounded are in a critical condition. No group immediately claimed responsibility for Thursday’s attack as Syria endures its 13th year of conflict that has killed half a million people. In the aftermath, Syrian government forces intensified their shelling and airstrikes on rebel-held regions and insurgents fired back towards areas held by President Bashar Assad’s forces.