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Liberia’s electoral commission launches strategy for 2029

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Liberia’s National Elections Commission has launched a regional consultation in Buchanan to develop a civic and voter education plan covering 2026 to 2030. The strategy is intended to prepare for the 2029 general elections and make citizen awareness-raising an ongoing process, according to The New Dawn.

The National Elections Commission of Liberia launched a regional consultation in Buchanan on Monday 5 October 2026 to develop its 2026–2030 strategic plan for civic and voter education, The New Dawn reports. The initiative is preparing for the general elections scheduled for 2029.

The consultation is being led by the commission’s civic and voter education section. The programme aims to inform eligible voters of their rights and responsibilities and encourage their participation in the electoral process.

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