April 09
Africa: Pro Tempore Lawrence Urges African Senators to Reject Short-Term Politics, Embrace Role As Stabilizing Force
FrontPageAfrica
The President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, has underscored the need for members of various Senates across the African Continent to resist short… Read more »
Liberia: Stakeholders Question Tourism Authority's License Fee Structure, Agency Defends Decision
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) is facing mounting criticism from stakeholders following its announcement of new annual license fees for tourism and creative sector… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Defends Planned Banknote Printing As Boakai Recalls Legislature, Mixed Reactions Trail Move - Bank Cites Replacement Needs, Economic Growth
FrontPageAfrica
The Central Bank of Liberia has defended its plan to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai recalls the Legislature from its break to… Read more »
Liberia: Nasscorp Cites Funding Gap for Welfare Rollout
Liberian Observer
The National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has acknowledged that it is still unable to roll out the long-promised welfare component of its mandate, citing a… Read more »
Liberia: NEC Unveils Digital Overhaul to Strengthen Elections
Liberian Observer
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has announced plans to deepen the digitization of Liberia's electoral system, with Acting Chairperson Jonathan K. Weedor outlining a… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Upgrades Airport Safety Systems
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has taken a significant step toward modernizing Liberia's aviation infrastructure with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art fire truck at the… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia's Tourism Industry Is Trying to Harvest Before Planting
Liberian Observer
The recent licensing fees announced by the Liberia Tourism Authority have sparked debate, and rightly so. According to an April 7, 2026, press release, musicians, actors, and… Read more »
Liberia: LPP Backs Weedor Nomination, Urges Electoral Reforms
Liberian Observer
The Liberian People's Party (LPP) has welcomed the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), expressing confidence in his ability… Read more »
Liberia: NEC's 'Digital' Promise Must Go Beyond the Familiar
Liberian Observer
There is something familiar about bold new promises in Monrovia. A fresh appointment is made, the spotlight turns hot, and suddenly, a sweeping reform agenda is unveiled--bright,… Read more »
Liberia: Rnb Foundation's Role Highlight Minister Kruah's Impactful Visit to River Gee
Liberian Observer
A significant moment of engagement between government and grassroots youth leadership unfolded in River Gee County as Youth and Sports Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah… Read more »
Liberia: Jeety Rubber Procuresnew 62-Seater Bus for Employees
Liberian Observer
Workers of Jeety Rubber LLC are celebrating a significant improvement to their daily commute following the official handover of a brand-new 62-seater bus, donated by the company's… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Plans to Print Additional Banknotes
New Dawn
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Liberia: Governance Commission Reaffirms Support for AAID Development Agenda
New Dawn
- Liberia's Governance Commission (GC) has pledged strong and continued support to the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) call to action plan, aligning with government… Read more »
Liberia: AML Reacts to Contractor Arrest in Ganta
New Dawn
- ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) has confirmed it is aware of the arrest of a contractor associated with its operations following an alleged criminal incident in Ganta, Nimba County. Read more »
Liberia: Weedor Gets LPP Backing As NEC Faces Reform Pressure
New Dawn
- The Liberian People's Party (LPP) has expressed strong confidence that Mr. Jonathan Weedor is the most suitable candidate for the position of Chairperson of the National… Read more »
West Africa: Wataf, Partners Train West African Tax Officials to Strengthen Revenue Systems
New Dawn
- The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), in collaboration with the TADAT Secretariat, has launched a five-day regional training workshop on the Tax Administration… Read more »
Liberia: Miners Killed in Underground Mining Accident in Bong
New Dawn
- Local gold miners have died following an underground mining accident in David Dean Town, Boinsen Administrative District, with authorities launching an investigation into the… Read more »
Liberia: Windstorm Cripples Two Major Radio Stations in Bong
New Dawn
Bong County, Liberia, April 9, 2026 - A violent windstorm on Wednesday evening has damaged two of Bong County's leading community radio stations, Voice of Bong FM 103.5 and Premium… Read more »
Liberia: Court Orders Kuoh to Submit to LFA Electoral Process, Lifts Injunction
Liberian Investigator
MONROVIA -- The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice has ordered FC Fassell President Cassell Anthony Kuoh to submit to the Liberia Football Association's electoral process,… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Urges Liberians to Focus On Development, Not Division
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has urged Liberians to shift their attention away from political divisions and focus on national… Read more »
Liberia: LFA's Prez Raji Risks Jail Sentence
Liberian Observer
The Civil Law Court has handed down a ruling that could see Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapah Ishola Raji jailed for one month if the LFA fails to pay a US$300… Read more »
Liberia: Wataf Boosts Capacity of Tax Administrations With Tadat Training
Liberian Observer
The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), in collaboration with the TADAT Secretariat, has commenced a five-day regional training workshop on the Tax Administration… Read more »
April 08
Africa: Gender Quotas Cannot Stand Alone - Political Parties Must Lead
Liberian Observer
Across Africa, the surge of women excelling in politics and public leadership has been largely propelled by gender quotas, primarily enacted through legislation. Countries like… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Calls Emergency Session to Print Money. Here's What's Really Going On.
Liberian Investigator
- When a president invokes a rarely used constitutional provision to drag lawmakers back to the Capitol two weeks ahead of the regular legislative calendar, and the top item on the… Read more »
Liberia: Court Rejects Kouh's Motion in LFA Case, Orders Parties to Proceed On Legal Issues
FrontPageAfrica
The Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice has denied a Motion to Strike filed by football administrator and presidential aspirant, Cassell Anthony Kouh, in his ongoing legal… Read more »
