May 19, 2022
Liberia: LIS Returns Sierra Leonean for Murder - Fires 4 Officers
The Government of Liberia has reportedly repatriated a Sierra Leonean national to face prosecution back home, for killing a security officer in Sierre Leone. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Ends Testimony in Cummings Trial
Vice President Joseph Boakai was discharged from the witness stand Thursday, May 19, after being prevented by court from responding to several questions said to be critical to the… Read more »
Liberia: AYPRC Calls for Smart Action to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution, Wetlands Mismanagement in Liberia
The African Youth Peer Review Committee (AYPRC) is calling on the Liberian government to take the necessary action to prevent plastic waste pollution and discourage citizens from… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Liberia: 'I Never Signed Any Exit Clause Document', Boakai
Former Vice President and current Unity Party (UP) political leader Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai says at no time did he ever sign a framework document that had any exit clause placed… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Faces Defense Team
Former Vice President Joseph Boakai continued on the witness stand, Tuesday, May 17, with cross-examination by Defense Lawyers of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) in the… Read more »
Africa: Liberia Hosts AFROPAC Virtual Conference
A two-day virtual conference of African Organizations of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) has kicked off in Monrovia. Read more »
Liberia: House Expresses Concern Over Diplomatic Passport Saga
The leadership of the House of Representatives says it is concerned about the illegal issuance of Liberian Diplomatic Passports to persons of non-diplomatic status. Read more »
Liberia: Ex-Senator Ballout Engages Citizens Ahead of 2023
Amidst two consecutive defeats in 2014 and 2020, respectively, Maryland County former senator John A. Ballout is rallying Marylanders, seeking their views on whether he should… Read more »
Liberia: Demonstrate, Transparency, Accountability And Responsiveness, OGP Secretariat Urges GOL
The Secretariat of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) says if Liberia must get on par with her neighbors in the sub-region then government should prioritize Open Government… Read more »
Liberia: MCC Recruits 250 University Students
The Monrovia City Corporation or MCC has recruited about 250 university students to serve as numerators for the Corporation's data collection process. Read more »
Liberia: Bill Rogers Foundation Donates to Konoquelleh Public School
Bill Rogers Youth Foundation in partnership with Kutoa Afrika has donated one hundred sixty (160) armchairs to the Administration of Konoquelleh Public School in Woryan Town, Cinta… Read more »
Liberia: Police Officer Family Demands Cause of Death - Writes Pres. Weah
The family of deceased Police Support Unit (PSU) Officer Mr. Prince John Hiama has written an open letter to President George Manneh Weah, Justice Minister, Cllr. Frank Musa Dean… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Africa: The Russia - Ukraine Conflict and Its Impact On the Infrastructure and Built Environment Industry in Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya, 17 May, 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Introduction Russia launched a full assault on Ukraine, its southwest neighbour, on February 24, 2022, marking a… Read more »
Liberia: Digital Literacy Program Upskills 1.8m Young Learners
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 17th May 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The 2021 edition of SAP Africa Code Week (ACW) saw more than 1.8m young people between the ages of 8 - 16… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Enterprise Agency Partners With Ie University's Africa Center to Promote Women Entrepreneurship
ACCRA, Ghana, 17 May 2022, /African Media Agency/- Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and IE Africa Center (IE University, Spain) have announced a partnership to promote the economic… Read more »
Liberia: Kokoya Chiefs Want New MOU for MNG Gold
Chiefs and Elders in Kokoya Statutory District are demanding a new Memorandum of Understanding between citizens of the district and the management of MNG Gold Liberia for the… Read more »
Liberia: Gasoline Price Hit Lrd 1,800 in Ganta
Report from Nimba County says the pump price for a gallon of gasoline in Ganta City is now being sold between LRD1,500 (USD10.00) and LDR 1,800 LD (USD 12.00) from previously… Read more »
Liberia: Information Minister Distances From Bassirou's Laundered Money
The National Chairperson for the bicentennial steering committee, Information Minister Ledgerhood Julius Rennie publicly denies allegations that he benefited from an amount of one… Read more »
Liberia: 'Document Represents Original Signatures', Boakia Says of Disputed CPP Framework Paper
Former vice president Joseph N. Boakai has testified to the Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) framework document saying the signature page represents the original signatures. Read more »
May 16, 2022
Africa: Africa Fintech Summit Washington D.C. 2022 - - Where African and Global Fintech Stakeholders Met in April
On April 21, 2022, African and global fintech stakeholders gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for the seventh edition of the Africa Fintech… Read more »
Africa: Report: Global Smokers Exceed 1.1 Billion
Ahead of the release of a new Tobacco Atlas, health leaders will discuss latest findings on the current status of tobacco use worldwide Read more »
Liberia: Boakai - Weah Should Take Decisive Steps
Former vice president Joseph N. Boakai has urged President George Weah to take bold and decisive steps and policy actions aimed at unifying Liberians within the remaining months of… Read more »
Liberia: Use Your God Gifted Skills, Talents to Better Liberia, Mrs. Cummings Urges Women
Mother Teresa Cummings has urged women in Liberia to use their God-gifted creative skills and talents for the betterment of their families and Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: VP Taylor Wants Non-Bailable Drug Law
Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has stressed the need for everyone to join the campaign in seeking to make illicit drug offenses non-bailable, describing illicit drugs as a… Read more »
Liberia: Sethi Workers Union Rejects Media Report
The Workers Union of the Sethi Brothers steel company has rejected media reports that the union is planning a strike action against the company. Read more »