Liberia: 'We've Waited 36 Years'

Residents of Buchanan have welcomed plans to restore public electricity to the city after nearly four decades without reliable power, describing the initiative as a major milestone… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Signs MOU for 50mw Solar Plant, Battery Storage Project

The Government of Liberia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mali-based AfriLight Energy to develop a 50-megawatt solar power plant and battery energy storage… Read more »

Liberia: LEC Scales Back Imports From Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea

The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has begun reducing electricity imports from Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea following the restoration of full generating capacity at the… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Eyes Major Energy Expansion

The Government of Liberia has announced ambitious plans to expand the nation's energy generation capacity following the full restoration of the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant to its… Read more »

Liberia: LERC, University of Liberia Sign MOU to Develop Energy Auditing Curriculum

he Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and the University of Liberia (UL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an Energy Auditing… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia and Ghana Sign Energy Sector Cooperation Agreement

Monrovia, Liberia, June 10, 2026 - The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and the Petroleum Commission of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia Signs U.S.$125 Million World Bank Deal for Power, Roads, and Internet

Liberia and the World Bank have signed three financing agreements worth US$125 million to expand electricity access, improve a key road corridor, and strengthen digital… Read more »

Liberia: LERC Concludes Media Workshop On Tracking Liberia's Electricity Regulatory Framework

- The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has concluded a major media engagement workshop aimed at strengthening public awareness and media understanding of Liberia's… Read more »

Liberia: GC, Mines and Energy Ministry Strengthen Collaboration Against Illegal Mining

The Governance Commission (GC) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy have agreed to enhance their partnership in tackling the increasing challenges posed by illicit and artisanal… Read more »

Liberia: Capo Begins Rural Electrification Project in Carbadae Communities

The Carbadae Apoliebo Organization (CAPO) has launched the first phase of a major rural electrification initiative, aiming to improve access to lighting, education, and security… Read more »

Liberia: LERC Launches Investigation Into Fatal Electricity Incidents in Bong

- The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has launched an investigation into at least two recent fatal incidents within the electricity distribution networks operated… Read more »

Liberia: LEC to Light Up Buchanan

The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has announced that it will today, April 29, 2026, begin the installation of streetlights and the expansion of electricity access across… Read more »

Liberia: Maryland Residents Blast Lib Energy Over Poor Power Supply

Tensions ran high at a public tariff assessment hearing in Pleebo City on Monday as residents of Maryland County sharply criticized LIB Energy over persistent irregular electricity… Read more »

Liberia: LEC Concludes Assessment in Gedehtarbo

The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has completed a day-long technical assessment in Gedehtarbo and surrounding communities, marking a significant step toward expanding… Read more »

Liberia: LEC Faces Rising Pressure

The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) is facing mounting pressure as electricity demand across the country continues to outstrip available generation capacity. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Wind Energy Project Gains Strong Stakeholder Support

Monrovia, Liberia - April 6, 2026 - A high-level virtual meeting held on April 1, 2026, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the proposed Wind energy project aimed at… Read more »

Liberia: LEC Moves to End Power Crisis

-Advances 100MW Emergency Solution, Secures 300MW Gas Power Project Read more »

Liberia: Barriken Township Receives First-Ever Electricity Transformer

- Barriken Township and five surrounding communities have, for the first time, received a 150-kilowatt electricity transformer, marking a major step toward bringing power to the… Read more »

Liberia: Legacy Debt, Low Capacity Blamed for Liberia's Power Outages

-- Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) Managing Director Mohammed M. Kamara has attributed the country's persistent power outages to outstanding legacy debts to Guinea and Ivory… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Targets Power Sector Overhaul

The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), has launched a Root Cause Analysis Workshop, marking a major step in the nation's… Read more »

Liberia: Rotary Club, Humanity Care Liberia Break Ground for Solar-Powered Well At John Flomo Bakalu High School.

- In a significant boost to access to safe drinking water and improved learning conditions, the Rotary Club of Gbarnga, in partnership with Humanity Care Liberia, has officially… Read more »

Liberia: Electricity Operators Want the Power Theft to Be a Non-Billable Offense

The General Manager of Jungle Energy Power Liberia (JEP), Aliou M. Keita, is calling on the government to make electricity theft a non-bailable offense. Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court Upholds Closure Order of LEC

The Supreme Court has affirmed the ruling of the Debt Court for Montserrado County, authorizing the enforcement of the closure of the headquarters of the Liberia Electricity… Read more »

Liberia: MCC, Lerc Hold Technical Engagements

Monrovia, January 20, 2026: As part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact development process, a high-level delegation from the United States government agency met… Read more »

Liberia: RREA Clarifies Land Use for Solar Projects in Lofa County

The Rural Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) wishes to clarify recent reports concerning the use of approximately 40 acres of land for the development of a solar farm in Bakuma and… Read more »