April 26
Liberia: VP Koung Frowns Upon Past Government's Procurement Bid to Secure Five Lwsc Trucks
The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Jeremiah Kpan-Koung, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the unrealistic pricing in the procurement process of five new water… Read more »
April 10
Liberia: House Probes Allegations of Corruption Involving the Minister of State
The House of Representatives' Plenary has tasked its Committee on Executive to investigate allegations of corruption involving Presidential Affairs Minister Sylvester Grigsby. Read more »
April 01
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends FIA Director General Amid Corruption Scandals
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has suspended Mr. Stanley Ford, Director General of the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA), with immediate effect. Read more »
March 27
Liberia: LACC to Investigate Several At Nocal Over Alleged Involvement in Money Laundering, Corruption
The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) finds itself embroiled in a scandal as the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) launches an investigation into allegations of money… Read more »
March 05
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Establishes Office of Assets Recovery to Recover Stolen Assets and Assets Acquired Through Corruption
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 126, establishing the Office of Assets Recovery. This initiative, according to the President, comes in response to… Read more »
February 21
Liberia: Madam Sirleaf Corruption Rejects Land in Boakai's Government
A hallmark of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's election campaign was his commitment to fight graft and incompetence in government. The President has repeatedly echoed this promise… Read more »
February 19
Liberia: Transport Minister Calls On Police IG to Investigative Corruption Allegations Against RFIR's Daniel Johnson
During his confirmation hearing early last week, the then Transport Minister-designate, Sirleaf Tyler, faced questioning from Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph regarding… Read more »
February 15
Liberia: New Health Minister Vows to Combat Corruption, Assures Donors of Using Fund Transparently
The newly appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Kpoto has reiterated her commitment to combat graft at the Ministry of Health. Read more »
Liberia: Leaked Documents Expose Alleged Backdoor Casino License Deal Days Before Liberia's Presidential Inauguration
An anonymous source within the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia leaked documents that show only weeks before the inauguration of His Excellency President Joseph N.… Read more »
February 14
Liberia: Senate Transport Committee Mandates Transport Minister-Designate to Investigate Sg At Roberts Flight Information Region
The Senate Committee on Transport, through its Chairman Senator Saah Joseph has challenged the Minister of Transport-designate Sirleaf Tyler to conduct a thorough investigation and… Read more »
January 31
Liberia: Misuse of Public Funds Will Not Go Unpunished - Pres. Boakai Assures UMU Graduates
President-elect Joseph Nyumah Boikai has declared that, in the pursuit of transparency, every outgoing official of the previous government will undergo an audit. Read more »
Liberia: Fighting Corruption Begins And Ends With a Clean Custodian at the Helm of Justice
PRESIDENT JOSEPH BOAKAI used his first Annual message Monday to hit home a point which has posed a nagging dilemma for Liberia. Read more »
West Africa: Only West African Country to Drop Seven Points in Corruption Perception Index
The latest corruption index report released by Transparency International and its affiliate here in Liberia, the Center for Transpaprency and Accounability Liberia reveals that… Read more »
January 30
Liberia: Commercial Drivers Decry Extortion By Security Personnel Assigned Along Laugatuo-Monrovia Highway
Several commercial drivers traveling on the Luogatuo to Monrovia highways have raised concerns about the increasing harassment by security forces. Read more »
January 29
Liberia: Open Letter to Pres. Boakai - Key Anti-Corruption Efforts and Reforms to Pursue
Your Excellency: Read more »
December 19, 2023
Liberia: U.S. Presidential Aspirant Rollan Roberts Criticizes the Grounds for Visa Restriction On Finance Minister Samuel Tweah
U.S. Presidential aspirant Rollan Roberts condemned the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Liberian officials, particularly Finance Minister Samuel Tweah. The… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Africa: U.S. Congress Passes Law Enabling U.S. Govt to Prosecute Foreign Corrupt Officials
The U.S. Congress has approved the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) as part of the annual defense spending bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Liberia: U.S. Department of State Imposes Visa Restrictions On Finance Minister Tweah, Pro-Tempore Chie and Sen. Nuquay for Alleged Corruption
Another three prominent figures from the outgoing government, Finance Minister and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah, Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie, and Senator Emmanuel… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Liberia: UBA Bank Threatened With Lawsuit in EPS Corruption Scandal As Case Goes to LACC for Further Investigation
The corruption scandal surrounding the mysterious disappearance of over US$200,000 from a saving account at the United Bank for Africa (UBA)-Liberia intended to improve the… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Liberia: Drug Enforcement Agency Replaces Officers Amidst Allegations of Corruption
In response to mounting evidence of alleged bribery and collusion with drug dealers, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has taken action by replacing key officers without… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Liberia: U.S. Ambassador-Designate Vows to Continue Anticorruption Efforts Started By Predecessor
The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, signaling a firm stance reminiscent of his predecessor, Michael McCarthy, conveyed to Congress that the current Liberian… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Liberia: Voters Give Reasons for Daring Scorching Sun to Choose Their Next Leader - Cites Corruption-Free Nation, Youth Empowerment, Among Others
Thousands of voters have participated in the long-awaited presidential and legislative elections intended to ship the destiny of the nation, amid reports of irregularities and… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Liberia: Presidential Candidate Tiawan Gongloe Promises to Sweep Corruption From Liberia, but Can He Win Over Voters?
Counsellor Tiawan Saye Gongloe, a veteran statesman and human rights lawyer, is one of few of the 20 presidential candidates in next week's election with a detailed plan to fix… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Liberia: Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, the Wildcard Seeking to Sweep Corruption Out of Liberia
Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, a distinguished human rights lawyer renowned as the 'champion of the underprivileged,' has emerged as a potential wildcard in the upcoming October elections.… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Liberia: Transformation Not Corruption
The people who love Liberia continue to work together to get rid of corruption because corruption continues to exist in Liberia. The immediate past government said that it worked… Read more »