April 16
Liberia: UNDP and Partners Handover Iverify Platform to Local Voices Liberia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, April 8, handed over the iVerify Platform to Local Voices Liberia with a strong call to ensure national ownership and… Read more »
April 01
Liberia: USAID Funded Health Entrepreneurship Program Graduates Second Cohort in Monrovia
The Entrepreneurship Advancement Leveraging Research program (HEALR) from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has completed training its second cohort… Read more »
March 27
Liberia: Former VP Dedicates First China Aid Solar E-Classroom - Hails Chinese Government for Massive Support
The former Vice President, Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor turned over a modern Solar E-Classroom Computer Lab at the Bassa High School in the Port City of Buchanan, Grand Bassa… Read more »
March 07
Liberia: Liberian Court Seeks UK Assistance to Compel Statements From British Citizens in U.S.$15m Damages Case
Judge Gloda A. Bonah-Elliott of the Civil Law Court of Liberia has reached out to the Judicial Authority in the United Kingdom (UK) for international assistance in obtaining… Read more »
March 05
Liberia: CAF Selects Four Liberian Referees for 2025 Afcon Qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have selected four FIFA-badged Liberian referees to officiate a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier between Mauritius and Chad. Read more »
March 04
Liberia: GOL, AfDB Sign U.S.$40m Loan for MRU Road Development and Transport Facilitation Project Phase 1
On Friday, March 1, 2024, the Government of Liberia and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a US$40 million loan agreement for the Mano River Union Road Development… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Embraces Conduct of Digital Agriculture Census, Meets FAO's Country Representative
The Vice President of Liberia, Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung has assured the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)'s Country Representative Madam Binta S. Tchicaya the Government of… Read more »
February 15
Liberia: UNFPA, Ymca, Dedicate Post-Partum Ward, and Mini Theatre in Cestos City
Collaborating to enhance healthcare facilities, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Liberia, alongside the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and in partnership with… Read more »
Africa: Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Wants the Boakai's Administration Takes Full Advantage of China's Development Opportunities for Africa
Newly Chinese Ambassador to Liberia H.E. YIN Chengwu is urging the Joseph Boakai's administration to tap into the China-Africa Cooperation to achieve its development goals, the… Read more »
February 06
Liberia: Foreign Minister Designate Promises to Better Relations
Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Sara Beysolow Nyanti has vowed to ensure the holistic rebranding of Liberia's foreign relations to attract economic, social and political… Read more »
January 31
Africa: Africa Caribbean SMEs Network and Investment Group (Acsmen)
The Africa Caribbean SMEs Network and Investment Group (ACSMEN) has announced its innovative approach towards employment, which aims at empowering Liberians and building a new… Read more »
Liberia: An Awkward JNB Inauguration Moment, Draws Attention to U.S-China-Liberia Ties
Lost in the recent inauguration of Joseph Boakai as the 26th President of the Republic of Liberia, was a rather awkward seating arrangement that very few noticed: Ho Hau Wah, the… Read more »
January 29
Liberia: Boakai Commits Liberia to One China Policy
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has committed his administration to upholding the One-China policy. Read more »
January 22
Liberia: Top U.S. Diplomat, Amb. Linda Thomas Greenfield Reaffirms U.S. Support for Boakai-Koung Administration During Inauguration Visit
Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, declared the United States' unwavering commitment to Liberia under the incoming Boakai-Koung… 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 »
Liberia: President-Elect Joseph Boakai Meets With U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee
President-elect Joseph Boakai held a meeting on Monday with Molly Phee, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. During the meeting, the President-elect… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Liberia: President-Elect Joseph Boakai Poised to Have Meetings With Various Officials of U.S. Govt, World Bank and the IMF, Among Others
President-elect Joseph Boakai is expected to have a series of meetings with officials of the United States government this week, spanning various sectors ahead of his inauguration… Read more »
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 08, 2023
Liberia: Liberian Mayor Jefferson Koijee Sanctioned for Human Rights Violations
Monrovia City Mayor and Secretary General of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has been sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the United States… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Liberia: USAID-Test Holds Weeklong Training On Primary Education
More than 60 teachers are benefitting from A weeklong training on professionalizing the early childhood and primary education on teaching workforce for long-term change in the… Read more »
Liberia: UN Women Lights up LNP Headquarters Orange to End Violence Against Women
In celebration of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, themed "Unite, Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls," and the national focus on "Empower Women, Secure Our… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Liberia: Fifteen CSOs Receive Donations From EU Election Observer Mission
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) and the EU Delegation have donated electronic materials to Civil Society Organizations, including computers, laptops,… Read more »
Liberia: Carter Center Opens Book of Condolence for Fallen Us Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
The Carter Center-Liberia on Monday, December 4, 2023 opened a book of condolence for its fallen co-founder and former US First Lady, Madam Rosalynn Carter, who died aged 96. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Liberia: World Bank Suspends Liberia's Access to Loans Over Failure to Meet Its Debt Payment Obligations
Liberia faces a setback as the World Bank suspends its access to "unwithdrawn loans" due to the George Weah administration's failure to service previously disbursed loans, marking… Read more »