Liberia: Capitol Building Arson Trial Sets for August 28

Criminal Court “A” at the Temple of Justice is set to open trial proceedings next Thursday, August 28, 2025, in a high-profile criminal case involving former House Speaker Fonati Koffa and several others.

The Ministry of Justice, through the Montserrado County Attorney, formally petitioned the court to assign the case, which names over a dozen defendants. Among them are Rep. Dixon Ceebo, Abu Kamara, Kivi Bah, Jerry Pokah, Stephen Broh, Christian Koffa, and other prominent figures.

Prosecutors say…