January 30
Liberia: Labor Ministry Moves to Strengthen Workplace Standards At China Railway Development
The Ministry of Labor has made several recommendations to the management of China Railway Development aimed at improving the working conditions of workers at the company. Read more »
February 06
Liberia: Senate Rejects Boakai's Request to De-Ratify TIA Contract, Citing Costly Arbitration and Investment Risks
The Plenary of the Liberian Senate has rejected a request from President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to de-ratify the controversial Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring Agreement between… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes Sues Company Over Alleged Unfair Sacking
Former Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic, Bronwyn Barnes, has filed a lawsuit against the mining firm, alleging wrongful dismissal in a move that marks a dramatic turn… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Liberia Issues Clarification On Associated Press and Gecko Project Report On Bea Mountain Mining Operations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a clarification in response to an investigative report published by the Associated Press in collaboration with The Gecko… Read more »
Liberia: Karluway Authorities Accused of Diverting Scholarship Funds From Mining Investor
Local authorities in Karluway District have been accused of misappropriating funds intended for scholarships and community development allegedly provided by a foreign mining dealer… Read more »
February 04
Liberia: Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Quits As Guinea Roadblocks Threaten Liberia Rail Deal
The resignation of Bronwyn Barnes as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Atlantic is the strongest indication yet that the U.S.-backed iron ore project linking Guinea… Read more »
February 05
Liberia: Ex - Finance Minister Tweah Disputes Ngafuan's Claims On Harmonization At LACC, GAC
Former Minister of Finance and Development Planning Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has strongly rejected claims by current Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan that the government has… Read more »
February 04
Liberia: CBL Holds Policy Rate At 16.25 Percent, Citing Falling Inflation, Economic Resilience
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has maintained its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 16.25 percent, expressing confidence in the continued moderation of inflation and the resilience… Read more »
Liberia: Afriland First Bank Charts New Strategic Course As 2026 Staff Retreat Sets Vision for 2030
Afriland First Bank Liberia has taken a step toward redefining its future with the hosting of its 2026 Staff Strategic Retreat in Ganta. The event brought together Executives and… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Varpilah Calls for Amendment of Bea Mountain Mining Agreement Over 'Poor Community Benefits' in Grand Cape Mount County
Grand Cape Mount County Senator Dabah Varpilah has called for a comprehensive amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) signed between the Government of Liberia and Bea… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Says Economic Recovery Is Delivering Tangible Results Across Markets and Communities
Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, has declared that Liberia's recent economic progress is producing real and measurable benefits that are directly… Read more »
West Africa: Monrovia Hosts High-Stakes Ecowas Monetary Meetings As Region Pushes Toward Single Currency
Major statutory meetings of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) open Wednesday, February 4, in Monrovia, bringing together top regional policymakers to review… Read more »
February 03
Liberia: Salala District to Host Major Agriculture Investment Project
Uniland Group of Companies, through their Liberian subsidiary, Unifarm Liberia, has identified potential project sites ahead of the pilot phase of their investment in Liberia's… Read more »
January 30
Liberia: Lacra Convenes High-Level Stakeholder Meeting to Validate New Oil Palm Regulations
The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) hosted a pivotal stakeholder validation meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the Boulevard Palace Hotel in… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Agrees to Recall Controversial Port Reform Bills Amid Public Backlash and Stakeholder Concerns
Amid growing public pressure, intense lobbying, and mounting controversy, President Joseph Boakai has accepted a request from members of the 55th National Legislature to recall two… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Kpoto Faces Backlash for 'Shielding' Health Minister During Payroll Probe
Lofa County Electoral District #2 Representative Momo Siafa Kpoto came under sharp criticism from his colleagues on Thursday after openly defending Health Minister Dr. Louise… Read more »
January 29
Liberia: RREA, Partners Validate Micro-Utility Licensing Framework and Mini-Grid Regulations
The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA), in collaboration with key partners, has begun a two-day validation workshop aimed at reviewing Liberia's Micro-Utility Licensing… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Agriculture Sector Gets Private-Investment Boost As Agriculture Minister Concludes Discussions With Mainland Group in China
Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has concluded discussions with the Chairman and Members of the Board of Directors of the MAINLAND GROUP on the expansion of the Group's… Read more »
Liberia: Job Creation and the Credibility Test Facing the Boakai Administration
JOB CREATION is not merely another policy issue in Liberia. It is a deeply personal and urgent concern for thousands of families struggling to survive in an economy marked by… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Renews Commitment to a Functional War and Economic Crimes Court's Establishment
As he mounted the podium to deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. reiterated his administration's commitment to the establishment… Read more »
Liberia: EU Commits Over U.S.$8m to Upgrade Liberia's Airports, Boost Aviation Safety
January 28, 2026 -- The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has announced the approval of a major European Union-funded support package valued at more than US$8 million, aimed at… Read more »
Liberia: Former Minister Tweah Welcomes Government's 'Admission of Errors' in President Boakai's 2026 SONA
Former Liberian Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah has welcomed the Government of Liberia's (GoL) 'admission' that errors were made in President Joseph Nyuma… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai, VP Koung Offer Conflicting Accounts On Job Creation
The question of job creation has emerged as one of the most contentious and politically sensitive issues confronting the Unity Party-led administration, following seemingly… Read more »
January 27
Liberia: When Numbers Speak Louder Than Lives: Rethinking Employment Claims in President Boakai's State of the Nation Address
President Joseph Boakai's State of the Nation Address sought to reassure Liberians that the country is on a steady path toward recovery, reform, and shared prosperity. Delivered… Read more »
Liberia: Lacra Unveils National Agriculture Traceability System Roadmap to Strengthen Farmers
The Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA) on Thursday unveiled a proposed National Agriculture Traceability System Roadmap, outlining Liberia's pathway toward… Read more »
