March 06
Liberia: Boakai Launches Mobile Police Station
Amid recent criticism against Police brutality leading to deaths, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai commissioned a Mobile Police Station here to help the Police fast-track crime… Read more »
February 22
Liberia: Us National Defense University Capstone Fellows Visit the Armed Forces of Liberia On a Research Study Tour
February 16, 2024, steered in another landmark feat for Liberia's national security and defense cooperation between the Ministry of Defense/Armed Forces of Liberia (MOD/AFL) and US… Read more »
February 07
Liberia: AFL Urged to Respect Democratic Values
The Executive Director of the NYMOTE Partners for Democratic Development, Mr. Eddie D. Jarwolo has urged the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) to respect democratic values and… Read more »
February 02
Liberia: Boakai Picks Military Leaders
Liberian President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai has nominated officials to lead the Ministry of Defense and the AFL, in a… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Liberia: Gongloe Vows to Deploy AFL for Agriculture
The Presidential Candidate of the Liberian People's Party (LPP) Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, says he will use the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) to combat hunger in Liberia if elected… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Liberia: Ex-Rebel General Asks for Reward
-For participating in Liberian Civil War Read more »
August 03, 2023
West Africa: Liberia Warned of Looming Threat
Lofa County Senator Steve Zargo has warned of a looming threat in Liberia, saying Niger's military coup and the attempted coup in neighboring Sierra Leone all call for concerns. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Govt Condemns Coup in Niger
The Government of Liberia has condemned in no uncertain terms the unlawful, illegal, and unconstitutional action perpetrated by some elements of the armed forces of Niger and sees… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Liberia: AFL Widows Honor Ex-Rebel Commander 'General Power'
Widows and children of ex-service personnel of the Armed Forces of Liberia have honored former notorious rebel commander, Augustine Nagbe alias "General Power" for ensuring that… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Liberia: Citizens Living in Fear After discovery of ammunition in Nimba
Several Liberians have expressed concerns of fear and worry over the discovery of ammunition in Ganta City, Nimba County. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Liberia: Political Neutrality - Keeping the Armed Forces of Liberia Out of Politics
The old teaching and the military philosophy in Libera have always been that the military should have nothing to do with law enforcement duties unless the situation reaches a stage… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Liberia: 'We Will Not Fold Our Arms'
--Boakai warns against symptoms of insurgency Read more »
September 09, 2022
Liberia: Defense Authorities Sound 2023 Caveat
The Ministry of National Defense (MoD) and the Armed Force of Liberia (AFL) have sounded a very strong caveat to the public concerning their roles and responsibilities leading to… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Liberia: AFL Widows Apologize to Weah, Finda Bundo
The leadership of widows of former soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia has apologized to President George Weah for staging a wild cat protest at Star Base on Bushrod Island… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Liberia: AFL to Participate in Ivory Coast's 62nd National Day Celebrations
A contingent from the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) has arrived in the Ivorian City of Yamoussoukro to participate in the country's National Day celebrations. Read more »
July 22, 2022
Liberia: The Impact of Temporary Operating Bases - Saving Lives By Being There
Sometimes, being present, and visible, can be the difference between life and death. Just ask residents of Duk Padiet. Read more »
July 18, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria to Help Develop Liberia's Airpower
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed its willingness to assist in developing the airpower capability of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL). Read more »
July 11, 2022
Liberia: Senate Passes Amended Small Arms Acts
The Liberian Senate has passed draft amendments to the Act establishing the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms to expand its scope beyond Small Arms and Light Weapons… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Liberia: LRA, MOD Sign MOU
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and the Ministry of Defense (MOD) have signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) for specialized training of Customs Officers. Read more »
June 08, 2022
Liberia: AFL Soldier in Fatal Shooting
Leaves colleague wounded after girlfriend breakup Read more »
May 19, 2022
Liberia: Ireland and Liberia to Establish Military-to - Military Relations
Ireland Ambassador accredited to Liberia, but with residence in the Republic of Sierra Leone, Amb. Clarie Buckley has assured the Minister of National Defense Maj/Gen. Daniel D.… Read more »
May 12, 2022
Liberia: Damage Control, As Defense Minister Clarifies Leaked Audio On Army Chief of Staff
Defense Minister Daniel Ziankan has clarified leaked audio circulating on social media here involving the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Maj./General Prince C.… Read more »
May 06, 2022
Liberia: France Orders 21 More TALIOS Optronic Pods
Thales has received a firm order from the French defence procurement agency (DGA) for an additional 21 TALIOS optronic pods to equip French forces. Read more »
April 14, 2022
Liberia: Army Wives Association Gets U.S.$125, 000 Vocational Complex
The First Lady of Liberia, Madam Clar M. Weah, has made good her promise to the Army Wives Association by dedicating and turning over to the group a Vocational School worth over… Read more »
Liberia: Min. Ziankahn, Maj. Gen. Johnson Inducted Into U.S. Army Prestigious International Hall of Fame
Liberia's Defense Minister, Maj. Gen. Daniel Ziankahn, (Retired), Class of 2011, and Liberia's Army Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Prince Johnson, Class of 2012, were among four senior… Read more »