Liberia: Senate Endorses Fatima Sirleaf As Deputy Minister for Urban Affairs After Apology for Lying Under Oath

The Liberian Senate on Tuesday, November 18 moved ahead with the confirmation of Fatima Bintu Sirleaf as Deputy Minister for Urban Affairs in the Ministry of Internal Affairs,… Read more »

Liberia: Sen. Konneh Critiques Fy2026 Draft Budget As Public Raises Concerns Over NSA, EPs Spending Outpacing Major Hospitals and War Crimes Court Office

Senator Amara Konneh's renewed scrutiny of the proposed National Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has intensified national debate over Liberia's fiscal priorities, as a growing number… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Speaker Koffa, 14 Co-Defendants Plead Not Guilty As Capitol Arson Trial Advances

Former House Speaker Cllr. Jonathan Fonati Koffa and 14 co-defendants appeared before Criminal Court 'A' on Monday, November 17, 2025, where they were formally presented with… Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court Reserves Judgment in Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan 'Wrongful Termination' Case, Urges Parties to Engage

The Supreme Court of Liberia has reserved judgment in the "wrongful termination" case involving Dr. Dougbeh Christopher Nyan and the Executive Branch of Government, following a… Read more »

Liberia: CDC Demands Decisive Action From Lawmakers, Citizens in Defense of Fiscal Prudence

Liberia's main opposition political party, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) following its analysis of the proposed 2026 National Budget, opines that this financial… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Internal Affairs Committee to Endorse Fatima Sirleaf's Confirmation Following Apology for Lying Under Oath

The Senate Committee on Local Government, Peace and Reconciliation has conducted what critics called a stage-managed hearing for the confirmation of the Deputy Minister-Designate… Read more »

Liberia: Eight Arrested As Violent Clash Erupts in Paynesville After Occupants Resisted Court-Ordered Eviction

At least eight people have been arrested by officers of the Liberia National Police following a violent confrontation Thursday morning in Paynesville's Red Light to Parker Paint… Read more »

Liberia: Bishop Kortu Brown Warns Against Wasteful Spending in U.S.$1.2b Budget, Calls for Focus On Ordinary Liberians

The former President of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) Bishop Kortu Brown has called on the Unity Party (UP) led-government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to ensure that… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Shows Marked Improvement On 2026 MCC Scorecard, Moves Closer to Compact Eligibility

Liberia has shown notable improvement on the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) 2026 scorecard, passing 12 out of 22 performance indicators, according to data released by the… Read more »

Liberia: Finance Ministry Denies Budget Manipulation, Cites Typographical Mistake for Wrong Figure

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) has broken silence over the controversial US$95 million discrepancy uncovered between the approved 2025 National Budget and… Read more »

Liberia: Margibi Local Bar President Calls On Lawmakers, Chief Justice to Build Court Complex in Margibi

The President of the Margibi County Local Bar, Lt./Col. Cllr. Thomas P. Bombo, has called on leaders of Margibi County--particularly members of the county's Legislative Caucus--to… Read more »

Liberia: Public Works Minister Giddings Refuses to Comment On Alleged $10 Million Presidential Villa Project

Public Works Minister Roland Giddings has declined to provide information regarding the alleged construction of a US$10 million presidential villa in Foya, Lofa County, citing… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Probes Liberia Broadcasting System Management Over Alleged Betting Deal

Bomi County Senator Edwin Snowe has raised alarm over the alleged establishment of a gambling center within the premises of the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS), the state-owned… Read more »

Liberia: Chief Justice Gbeisay Declares War On Corruption in Judiciary

The Chief Justice of Liberia, His Honor Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay Sr., has vowed to combat corruption within the judiciary system of Liberia as he announced the establishment of a new… Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court Postpones Hearing in Tweah Prohibition Case

The Supreme Court of Liberia on Tuesday, November 11, postponed the scheduled hearing after the bench sat with only three justices and the matter could not proceed. Read more »

Liberia: Civil Society Network of Liberia Hails Foreign Minister Nyanti's 'Mammoth Achievements,' Cites Diplomatic Resurgence

The Civil Society Network of Liberia (CSNL), a prominent pro-democracy organization, has praised Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti for what it describes as "mammoth… Read more »

Liberia: President Boakai Requests One-Week Extension to Submit Fy2026 National Budget

The Executive Branch of the Government of Liberia (GoL) has formally informed Liberians through the Legislature that the submission of the 2026 National Budget will be delayed for… Read more »

Liberia: Joint Committee Begs for More Time to Review 'Controversial' Oil Contracts

The Joint Committee on Hydrocarbon, Investment and Concession, Judiciary, and Contracts and Monopolies of the House of Representatives has requested additional time from plenary to… Read more »

Liberia: Sen. Amara Konneh Urges Thorough Review of Proposed Toll Road Concession Before Ratification, Says Deal Is...

Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County has cautioned the Liberian Senate against rushing to ratify the proposed toll road concession agreement between the Government of Liberia… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Passes Cybercrime Act to Combat It Fraud, Others

At long last, the Liberian Senate has passed the Cybercrime Act of 2025 aimed at establishing a modernized digital and cyber security legal framework in the country. Read more »

Liberia: Verbal Clash Erupts As Dr. Thomas Tweh, Alias 'Countryman,' Vows to Unseat House Speaker in 2029 - - Koon Retorts, Says He Can 'Beat Anyone With Eyes Closed'

The race for the 2029 Representative Elections is still years away, but political tensions in Montserrado County District #11 are already heating up. A bitter war of words between… Read more »

Liberia: Sen. Konneh Urges Government to Prioritize Structural Reforms, End 'Hostilities and Extortion' Against Investors

Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Accounts and Audit (PAC), has raised concern over Liberia's persistent lack of job creation and has… Read more »

Liberia: Musa Bility Commends Boakai Administration, Foreign Minister Nyanti for Restoring U.S. Visa Privileges to Prewar Levels

Musa Hassan Bility, Political Leader of the Citizens Movement for Change (CMC) and Representative of Nimba County District #7, has praised the Government of Liberia and the… Read more »

Liberia: Cental Drives Change Through Greater Citizens Involvement in Local Governance

On a mild Friday afternoon, Caroline Quepolu, had to temporally halt her business -palm oil, and vegetables- to join others at the community meeting hall in Tonglaywin Community,… Read more »

Liberia: Sen. Pennue Declares 'No Reserve Voters in Grand Gedeh,' Commends Boakai-Koung Government for Road Development

Grand Gedeh County Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue has heaped praises on the Unit Party led-Government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for steps being taken to address the aged-old… Read more »