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Liberia: Fire Breaks Out At Capitol Building

  Liberia's Capitol Building on Fire Liberia's president denounced the "wanton destruction" after the country's Capitol Building caught fire on Wednesday, although there was no immediate confirmation that the fire was related to anti-government demonstrations in the capital. Anger at the decision to oust the speaker of the house, an opposition party accused of corruption, sparked the protests in the West African country on Tuesday.  The cause of the fire in Monrovia, the capital, was not immediately confirmed by authorities. Arson was not ruled out by the police chief.

Liberia's Speaker of the House of Representatives 'Jonathan Fonati Koffa' Questions for Capitol's Building Fire

  Liberia's Capitol Building on Fire Liberia's House of Representatives Speaker, Jonathan Fonati Koffa, was questioned by police following a significant fire at the Capitol Building. On Wednesday morning, Monrovia residents saw thick black smoke and flames engulfing the Capitol. The fire destroyed the entire joint chambers of the legislature, but fortunately, no one was inside at the time. Four individuals, including Speaker Koffa and Representative Frank Saah Foko, were brought in for police questioning. The fire occurred a day after protests erupted over plans to remove Koffa from his speaker role. Representative Foko had allegedly posted a video on Facebook stating, "If they want us to burn the chambers, we will burn it." Police Chief Coleman mentioned that Foko needs to clarify his statement, and Koffa must explain a Facebook post he made during the protests. President Joseph Boakai expressed disappointment over the incident and ordered an investigation by secur...

Liberia Music Awards 2024 : See the full winners list

  Liberian music artist CIC  The biggest Liberian music stars gathered to celebrate another exciting year of tunes, artists and musical events. By the end of the night, CIC led with five wins, followed by MC Caro with three wins, Jzyno and Mr. Church with two apiece. Check out the full list below. Please take the time to congratulate these talents. Congratulations to all the winners. Artist of the Year - CIC Song of the Year - CIC Male Artist of the Year - Jzyno Afropop Artist of the Year - CIC Afropop song of the Year - CIC Hip hop Artist of the Year - Mr. Church New Artist of the Year - Mr. Church Gospel Artist of the Year - Jesse Pratt On Air personality of the year - DJ Crucifix Video of the Year - CIC Collaboration of the Year - Jzyno Album of the Year - MC Caro Hipco/Trapco Artist of the Year - MC Caro Female Artist of the Year - MC Caro Hipco/Trapco song of the Year - Barsee Traditional/ Gbema Song of the Year - L’Frankie DJ of the Ye...