May 19
Liberia: EPA Orders Immediate Closure of 'Hazardous' Dumpsite in Buchanan City
The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia has ordered the immediate closure of a hazardous waste dumpsite used by the Buchanan City Corporation in Buchanan, following serious… Read more »
May 15
Liberia: From Waste to Wealth - Green Gold Liberia Turns Pollution Into Clean Energy Solutions
In a groundbreaking effort to tackle pollution, deforestation, and energy challenges at once, a local environmental initiative in Liberia is transforming waste into clean fuel and… Read more »
May 08
Liberia: Caldwell Residents Happy Over Re-Electrification of Streetlights, but Want Electricity Stable
Residents of the Township of Caldwell in Montserrado County have expressed happiness over the re-electrification of the streetlights, describing the move as an enhancement to… Read more »
May 04
West Africa: Liberia Targets 70 Percent Electricity Access Under New MCC Compact Effort
The strong push to transform Liberia's electricity sector has now moved into a decisive dimension with senior Liberian government officials, key policymakers and development… Read more »
April 14
Liberia: LEC Launches Smart Metering Project to Combat Power Theft, Enhance Service Delivery
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), in partnership with Senapt Liberia Trading LLC, has officially commissioned a transformative smart metering project designed to overhaul… Read more »
April 08
Liberia: LEC Initiates System to Detect Illegal Connections
The Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed M. Sherif, has disclosed that the management of LEC is implementing a smart metering program. Read more »
February 26
Liberia: Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission Holds Public Hearing On Liberia Electricity Corporation Import License Renewal
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has conducted a public hearing on the renewal of the import license of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), bringing… Read more »
February 17
Liberia: Mines, Energy Minister Says Liberia Targets 30 Million Tons of Iron Ore As Arcelormittal Expansion Drives Mining Boom
Liberia is bracing for a historic surge in iron ore production, with output expected to triple to around 30 million metric tons this year. 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 »
January 05
Liberia: Actionaid, Partners Brainstorm On Mobilizing Domestic Resources to Finance Renewable Energy in Liberia
ActionAid Liberia has convened civil society organizations, government officials, youth groups, traditional leaders, and development partners to discuss strategies for mobilizing… Read more »
December 23, 2025
Liberia: President Boakai Switches On Elwa-Ria Highway Street Lights, Praises LEC and Infrastructure Agencies
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially commissioned the ELWA-RIA Highway Street Lights Project, marking a significant milestone in the electrification of the main corridor… Read more »
December 12, 2025
Liberia: High-Powered EU Delegation, Govt Officials Tour Greenville to Assess Energy Progress
A high-powered delegation representing the European Union (EU) and key Government of Liberia (GoL) institutions, including the National Authorizing Office (NAO) of the Ministry of… Read more »
December 11, 2025
West Africa: Ecowas Renewable Energy Center Identifies 30 Rural Communities in Liberia for Solar Mini-Grid Development
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), in partnership with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has begun a two-day validation workshop in Monrovia to… Read more »
Liberia: European Union's Electrification Works Advance in Buchanan
As contractors of the Light Up South East Program accelerate the planting of concrete light poles in Buchanan City, a joint assessment mission comprising representatives of the… Read more »
October 21, 2025
Liberia: GAC Uncovers Governance Lapses At LEC - - No Board Meetings, No Strategic Plan for Years, Major Irregularities in Clsg, Jep, Libango & Libenergy Agreements
The General Auditing Commission (GAC) has uncovered serious governance and management lapses at the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), raising questions about oversight,… Read more »
October 16, 2025
West Africa: Liberia Inks Deal for Major Solar Farm, Marking a Milestone in National Electrification Drive
The Liberian Government, through the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), has signed a landmark agreement with renewable energy leader Scatec for the construction of a 23.75… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Liberia: Mines and Energy Minister Unveils Government's Plan to Connect 300,000 Households, Transition Public Institutions to Prepaid Metering
Liberia's Minister of Mines and Energy, Wilmot Paye, has outlined "dire and bold actions" being taken by the Government of Liberia (GoL) to improve and sustain energy supply to… Read more »
September 19, 2025
Liberia: Liberia Signs Five-Year Country Programme Framework With Iaea
Liberia has signed a new Country Programme Framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency for the period 2026 to 2030. The agreement outlines key areas of technical… Read more »
July 04, 2025
Africa: Liberia Among Top Performers in AfDB's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa
Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), highlighting the country's growing impact, sustained… Read more »
July 01, 2025
West Africa: Ecowas Advances Energy Sector Transparency Through Stakeholders Training On Computerized Information System
The Ministry of Mines and Energy, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has launched a four-day Training of National Stakeholders on the… Read more »
