PUL Braces For Fresh Election After 18 Months of Election Dispute

On 18 June, the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga, Bong County, set aside the results of the disputed Press Union of Liberia (PUL) elections. The dispute has kept the PUL – a strong advocacy and democratic body – dormant for at least 18 months. While announcing the ruling, the Court mandated seven former leaders of the Union and four “media elders” to clean the membership roll and conduct fresh elections within four months. 

On Wednesday, June 27, the former PUL officials issued a statement in Monrovia, welcoming the court’s decision and announcing their readiness to clean the disputed voter roll and conduct fresh elections. Here’s the full statement.

ATAF’s Engagements Across Africa Yield Billions In Taxes

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh

Since 2016, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has provided technical assistance that has enabled revenue authorities on the continent to assess taxes amounting to US$4.75 billion and collect US$1.92 billion of these assessed taxes, according to its 2023 Annual Report.

CG Jallah Declares LRA “Safe Space” Of Work

(Monrovia, Tuesday, May 7, 2024): Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment, under his administration, to fostering a culture of open communication and collaboration among its staff to meet revenue targets.  

ATAF Launches Tobacco Tax Project To Boost Revenue & Public Health in Africa

By Danicius Kaiheneh Sengbeh

In a bid to bolster domestic revenue mobilization (DRM) and promote public health across Africa, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has launched a ground-breaking initiative focusing on tobacco taxation. Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), this new project seeks to address the dual challenges of revenue generation and public health improvement, an ATAF press release stated. 

Liberia Steps Up in Global Fight Against Tax Crimes With TIWB-CI Training for Stakeholders

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh

Liberia’s commitment to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen national revenue collection is receiving a significant boost through a weeklong Tax Inspectors Without Borders Criminal Investigation (TIWB-CI) training. The training workshop, currently underway in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, aims to enhance the capacity of financial and tax crimes stakeholders.

EcoMedia Raises Alarm Over Escalating Garbage Crisis in Monrovia

Monrovia, [April 6, 2024] – EcoMedia Development Initiative (EcoMedia) is deeply troubled by the alarming accumulation and burning of garbage in various parts of Monrovia and its surroundings. The Environmental Media Watch NGO has highlighted the dangers posed by this practice, emphasizing its detrimental effects on both the environment and public health.

EMPOWERING AFRICA’S TAX ECOSYSTEM – Insights from ATAF’s 14th Country Correspondent Confab in Zambia

By Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh

In a bid to strengthen tax governance and combat illicit financial activities, the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has held its 14th Country Correspondent Conference in Livingstone, Zambia.