Liberia: President Boakai Faces Growing Revolt Over Controversial Traffic Concession As Commercial Drivers' Strike Paralyzes Monrovia

Liberia's transport crisis exploded into a full-blown political showdown on Monday, August 18,2025 as commercial drivers across Monrovia launched a nationwide strike that paralyzed… Read more »

Liberia: Economy Deeply Hit By Aid Cuts As Jobs Are Lost and Local Businesses See Huge Drop in Income

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Liberia: Liberian ICT Firms Warn of Sovereignty Risk in Foreign-Dominated Contracts Local Tech Leaders Call for Fair Procurement, Protection of National Data Systems

A consortium of Liberian-owned information and communications technology (ICT) companies has issued a strong warning to the government, urging immediate reforms in public… Read more »

Liberia: Arept Launches Official Website to Boost Public Access to Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force (AREPT) has officially launched its website, marking a major step in enhancing transparency, public engagement, and… Read more »

Liberia: Business Mogul Cllr. George B. Kailondo to Open $1.3m State-of-the-Art Brilliant Minds International Christian School

Education is the foundation of national development--empowering individuals, reducing poverty, improving health outcomes, and driving economic growth. With this in mind, Liberian… Read more »

Liberia: Montserrado's District 17 - Liberty Investment Begins 2km Concrete Pavement and Drainage Project in Five Communities

The Liberty Investment Company Liberia Limited has embarked on the construction of about two kilometers of reinforced concrete pavement and drainage construction in five… Read more »

Liberia: LFA President Raji Unveils Record Prize Increases for Men's and Women's Leagues

The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has announced sweeping increases in prize money and club subventions across its top-tier competitions, marking one of the most significant… Read more »

Liberia: Business Cry Foul As National Wash Commission Accused of Unlawful Shutdowns, Money Extortion

The National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Commission (NWSHC) is facing mounting backlash after shutting down G-5 Plus Breweries Inc., formerly the Coca-Cola Factory, in… Read more »

Liberia: China, Liberia Deepen Economic Ties As Participants Conclude Industrial Clustering Seminar

China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Liberia's economic growth and industrial development as participants from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry concluded a… Read more »

Liberia: House Committee Issues 20-Day Ultimatum to Hummingbird Resources to Pay $3.485m or Face Severe Punishment

The House of Representatives, through its Joint Committee on Concession Review and Investment, has issued a decisive 20-working-day ultimatum to Hummingbird Resources (Liberia)… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia's Disease Surveillance Officers Threaten to Halt Reporting Over Unpaid Arrears, Payroll Exclusion

Liberia's Disease Surveillance Officers (SOs) have issued a hard-hitting ultimatum to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), threatening to suspend all… Read more »

Liberia: Newly Appointed Commerce and Industry Inspector General Seizes Over $100,000 Worth of Expired Frozen Goods in Ganta

The newly appointed Inspector General of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has confiscated expired frozen fish, chicken, and meat valued at over one Hundred Thousand United… Read more »

Liberia: 'Deal Backs Fire' - Grand Gedeh Lawmaker Demands Strict Oversight in Proposed Takeover of Putu Iron Ore Project

The imminent takeover of the Putu Iron Ore Mining Concession by the Iron Ore Group (IOG) faces stiff resistance as Representative Jacob C. Debee, II of Grand Gedeh District #3, has… Read more »

Liberia: 'You Are Educators and Watchdogs' - CBL Urges Journalists to Lead Accurate Economic Reporting

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Thursday hosted a one-day intensive training on monetary policy communication for journalists, aimed at enhancing the accuracy and quality of… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Initiates Digital Skills Training for Rural Women to Boost Economic Inclusion

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the Government of Liberia and other partners, has officially launched a Training of Trainers (ToT)… Read more »

Liberia: LTA Chair Massaquoi Dismisses Viral $10k Salary, Fuel Cash Allegations

The Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Clarence Massaquoi, has dismissed as false and misleading widespread claims that commissioners at the institution… Read more »

Liberia: No More Business As Usual - Liberia Musicians Union New Certified Leadership Takes Full Control

In a major step toward restoring credibility and unity in Liberia's creative sector, the Musicians Union of Liberia (MULIB) has officially confirmed the induction of a new… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Risks Losing Millions in Climate Finance Without Carbon Market Authority

Liberia is sitting on a multi-million-dollar climate finance opportunity--but without action, the window is closing fast. While other African nations cash in on their forests and… Read more »

Liberia: Former Senate Pro-Tempore Criticizes Government's Decision to Uphold Amended Bea Mountain Agreement

The former President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Armah Zolu Jallah, has blasted the Unity Party (UP) led-Government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for upholding the… Read more »

Liberia: Labour Ministry Empowers Disabled Youths On Vacation Job Program

Labour Minister Cllr. Cooper W. Kruah Sr. has officially induced several disabled Youths and students into the ongoing National Vacation Job Program from the Ministry's National… Read more »

Liberia: LDEA Clarifies in-House Recruitment Process, Vows Fair Vetting and Future Opportunities for Volunteers

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has issued a formal statement to clarify the ongoing in-house recruitment process amid growing public concern. The agency affirmed its… Read more »

Liberia: CSA, Internal Affairs Ministry Launch Nationwide Staff Verification Exercise

The Civil Service Agency (CSA), in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), has officially launched a nationwide personnel credentials and verification exercise for… Read more »

Liberia: CBL Sets Standard 2 Percent Cash-Out Fee for Mobile Money Transactions, Effective August 2025

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has announced a standardized 2% cash-out fee for all mobile money withdrawals, effective August 1, 2025. The policy applies to all licensed Mobile… Read more »

Liberia: Hummingbird Resources Owes Millions in Unpaid Taxes and Community Fees

Hummingbird Resources, a mining company operating predominantly in Sinoe County with some concessional activities touching down River Gee and Maryland Counties, has admitted it… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Launches Phase II of Msme Line of Credit With $3.5 Million Disbursement

The Government of Liberia (GoL), through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and in collaboration with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), has officially launched Phase II of the… Read more »