By Ramses K Nah, Lewisville The historic Liberian elections of 2011 are now a matter of history. Political analysts and historians can evaluate the merits and demerits of all the events that have occurred.

By Deborah Hakes, Atlanta Liberia’s upcoming 2011 presidential and legislative elections represent a critical test for the country’s transition from war to democratic and constitutional government. Carter Center observers report that campaigning has been vibrant and generally peacefully, and that political parties and independent candidates have been able to move freely and to convey their message to potential voters.

Monrovia,Liberia The Supreme Court of Liberia would on Tuesday, exactly two weeks before the election, take a decision on whether President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, and some five other leading candidates are qualified to take part in the October 11 election.

Wired News, Monrovia Liberia’s election commission published a list Saturday of the 16 candidates for presidential elections next month, which includes all the main players despite fears a constitutional clause would exclude them.

Monrovia,Liberia Cllr. Elizabeth J. Nelson, Co-chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC) announced at a press conference on Wednesday 31st August 2011 at the NEC HQ that, all four propositions that sought to amend sections of the Liberian Constitution did not meet the two-thirds constitutional requirement. This means the referendum has been defeated.

When Nimba County Senior Senator Prince Y. Johnson declared his intention to contest the presidency in the forthcoming elections shortly after incumbent President Ellen Johnson unveiled her plan for reelection, many thought the Senator was kidding.