Monrovia, Dec. 22 -- The National Civil Society Council of Liberia has successfully concluded its General Assembly elections, ushering in a new leadership team tasked with steering the affairs of the umbrella organization for civil society groups across the country for the next three years.

The elections, held from December 17 to 20 in Sinja, Grand Cape Mount County, culminated in the selection of W. Lawrence Yealue, II, a prominent voice in Liberia's civil society space, as Chairperson of the Council. Yealue, who currently serves as Country Director for Accountability Lab Liberia, was elected on a white ballot and will formally assume leadership after a scheduled induction ceremony early next year. He will succeed Madam Loretta Alethea ...