Former Montserrado County District No. 7 Representative Solomon C. George has died at the age of 70. Known for his blunt rhetoric and shifting role from a staunch CDC loyalist to a fierce internal critic, George’s death closes the chapter on one of Liberia’s most outspoken and polarizing political figures.

The National Investment Commission has clarified that no individual or company has been officially authorized to develop Hotel Africa outside government-approved processes. The government says discussions with a potential developer are ongoing strictly through lawful channels and warns the public and investors to avoid dealings with unauthorized actors claiming ownership or development rights.

State prosecutors have asked the court to move the Capitol Building arson trial out of Montserrado County, citing intense media coverage, public pressure, and concerns about jury interference. The motion comes as high-profile defendants, including a former House Speaker, face serious criminal charges.

The LNP says a medical report found no evidence of penetration in the case involving Officer Alex Flampor, but investigations are ongoing. Police are probing how a 13-year-old ended up at a motel in Biafra Community, while the officer faces an internal review by the Professional Standards Division.