January 08
Liberia: Supreme Court Halts 'Premature Retirement' of 245 Lis Employees
Liberian Observer
The Justice in Chambers of the Supreme Court, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has issued a temporary prohibition on the retirement of 245 employees (petitioners) of the Liberia Immigration… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung to Lead GOL Delegation to Kampala
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia, January 8, 2025 - A report reaching this paper says Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah are expected to… Read more »
Liberia: Weah Calls On LFA to Reconsider Fine Imposed On Jubilee FC
FrontPageAfrica
Christian Weah Sr., president of the Liberia Upper Women's League Team Stages Queens, is urging the Liberia Football Association (LFA) to reconsider the hefty fine of $10,000… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung, Minister Nuetah Off to Kampala
Liberian Observer
Vice President Jeremiah Kpang Koung and Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah are expected to depart the country this week to attend the Kampala Declaration, Comprehensive… Read more »
Liberia: You Have Nothing to Lose, but Everything [opinion]
Liberian Observer
His Excellency Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. Read more »
Liberia: A Call to Action - The Role of University of Liberia Students in National Healing and Economic Revitalization
New Dawn
In a nation striving to reclaim its identity and progress toward a sustainable future, the students of the University of Liberia stand at a critical crossroads. Read more »
Liberia: LRA Boosts Customs Officers' Skills
New Dawn
- A team from the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) headquarters, comprising Customs, Communications, and Taxpayer Education units, has conducted a one-day knowledge-sharing… Read more »
January 07
Liberia: Deputy Speaker Urges Reconcilaition To Resolve Legislative Impasse
Liberian Investigator
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas Fallah, has proposed a retreat for lawmakers and staff to address divisions within the House and promote unity ahead of the… Read more »
Liberia: Police, National Bar Lament Decline in Rule of Law
New Dawn
Liberia National Police and the Liberian National Bar Association expressed serious frustration about law enforcement and the country's Justice sector in the wake of rising mob… Read more »
Liberia: Chief Allen Urges Boakai to Demonstrate Leadership
New Dawn
A member of the Advisory Council of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Chief Cyril Allen, urges President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to harness his vast experience and demonstrate… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai to Deliver 2nd SONA At City Hall?
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai will be constrained to deliver his second annual address to the nation outside of the grounds of the National Legislature due to the devastated… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Commits U.S.$245k to Obstetric Fistula Care
Liberian Observer
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has committed US$245,000 to support surgeries and reintegration for obstetric fistula--a childbirth injury that creates a… Read more »
Liberia: Henry Costa Steps Away From Politics, Urges Unity
Liberian Investigator
Renowned political commentator and podcast host Henry Costa has extended a call for national unity, urging Vice President Jeremiah Koung to move beyond political differences for… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Leaders Must Rise Above Petty Politics and Social Media Stunts
Liberian Investigator
It is difficult to comprehend the low depths to which some of Liberia's leaders have sunk in recent times. Since the weekend up to Monday, social media has been inundated with… Read more »
Liberia: PUL to Open Book of Condolence for Veteran Journalist Zoom Dosso
FrontPageAfrica
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has announced Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as the date for the opening of a book of condolence in honor of veteran journalist Zoom Dosso. The… Read more »
Liberia: Court Orders Reinstatement of Lisgis Deputy Director, Demands Payment of Withheld Benefits
FrontPageAfrica
The Civil Law Court of Monrovia has ruled in favor of Wilmot Smith, the dismissed Deputy Director General for Information Coordination at the Liberia Institute of Statistics and… Read more »
Liberia: NPA Boss in Faceoff With Senate Pro-Temp
New Dawn
All is not well between the Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA) Sekou A.M. Dukuly and Senate President Pro-Tempore, Nyonblee Kangar Lawrence. Read more »
Liberia: Majority Bloc in Search of SONA Venue
New Dawn
The House leadership says the Legislature is in talks to identify a more suitable venue for the President to deliver the State of the Nation Address because of ongoing renovation… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Reflects Late President Carter's Commitments to Advancing Democracy
New Dawn
Tuesday, January 7, 2024/In his touching tribute on behalf of the Liberian People, President Boakai reflected on the Life and Legacy of the 39th US President. Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Calls On Liberians Diaspora to Play Active Role in Nation-Building
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has bid farewell to Liberians living in the United States of America with a call to contribute to the development of their native land, a statement… Read more »
Liberia: JNB Foundation Preaches Doctrine of Peace
FrontPageAfrica
Irrespective of different political affiliations, diverse religious backgrounds and cultural differences, the Joseph Nyuma Boakai Foundation is urging Liberians to reconcile and… Read more »
January 06
Liberia: Boakai's Annual Message Not Happening At Capitol Building
Liberian Investigator
The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) will not take place at the Capitol Building due to ongoing renovations, Bong County District 2 Representative and House Committee Chair… Read more »
Liberia: Prominent Ruling Party Supporter Warns of Possible Weah Comeback
FrontPageAfrica
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, a prominent member of the ruling Unity Party government, has said that former President George Weah might be re-elected if the… Read more »
Liberia: Police And Justice Ministry Differ On Mysterious Death of Hotel Manager
New Dawn
The Ministry of Justice and the Liberia National Police are in disagreement over circumstances leading to the sudden death of the Manager of Boulevard Palace recently in Monrovia.… Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Recounts Late US Prez. Carter's Contributions to Rule of Law
Liberian Observer
The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of former United States President Jimmy Carter, whose Carter Center's conflict resolution… Read more »
