April 14
Liberia: Rep. Kolubah Begs for Time to Secure Legal Counsel As Deputy Speaker Fallah Predicts Action Against Lawmaker
Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah has requested additional time to secure legal counsel as a House committee investigates allegations that his recent… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Signs Into Law a Bill Establishing the Liberian Institute of Tax Practitioners, Following Legislative Consideration
Tax practitioners in Liberia are commending the Government of Liberia(GoL) and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for signing into law a bill calling for the establishment of the… Read more »
April 13
Liberia: Mixed Reactions Trail House Review of Rep. Kolubah's Expulsion Complaint Over Guinea-Liberia Border Remarks
As the House of Representatives proceeds with a review of an expulsion complaint against Montserrado County District 10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, the country's politics has… Read more »
April 09
Liberia: Court Ruling On Kouh Sparks Governance Crisis, Undercuts LFA Integrity Rules
A high-stakes ruling by the Civil Law Court has ignited a governance storm within the Liberia Football Association, after declaring Cassell Anthony Kouh eligible to contest its… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Seeks Approval to Print More Banknotes, but Leaves Key Figure Unanswered
Joseph Nyuma Boakai has formally requested the Liberian Legislature to authorize the printing of additional Liberian dollar banknotes for the period 2026 to 2030, citing mounting… Read more »
Liberia: Fresh Wave of Indictments Targets Former Officials in U.S.$1.8m Corruption Probe
A fresh wave of indictments has been unveiled by the Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Taskforce AREPT, drawing several former government officials and civil society actors… Read more »
Liberia: Stand Chairman Morlu Condemns Govt's Tax Policy As Burden On Citizens
The Chairman of the Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah Morlu Jr, has criticized the Government of Liberia over its newly introduced tax policy. Read more »
Africa: Pro Tempore Lawrence Urges African Senators to Reject Short-Term Politics, Embrace Role As Stabilizing Force
The President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Nyonblee Karnga Lawrence, has underscored the need for members of various Senates across the African Continent to resist short… 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 »
Liberia: Lawmakers Called to Special Session to Discuss Urgent Cash Printing, Supplementary Budget, As Speculation Rises Over Rep. Kolubah's Expulsion
In the exercise of his constitutional power, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has written both chambers of the 55th Legislature to resume for a Special Session, beginning from April 9… Read more »
April 07
Liberia: Conflict-of-Interest Questions Raised Over Fire Service Official and Government Contracts
Serious questions are being raised about the role of Edwin Tisdell, a senior official at the Liberia National Fire Service, and a number of government printing and advertising… Read more »
Liberia: MYS Suspends Director, Others At Nation's Leading Vocational Training Center Amid Mixed Public Reactions and Speculations
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has announced the immediate suspension of the Director of the Monrovia Vocational Training Center (MVTC) along with several other key… Read more »
April 06
Liberia: Two Nimba Natives Declare 2029 Presidential Bids, Eying Strong Local Support
Two prominent sons of vote-rich Nimba County have announced their candidacies for the 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections, declaring Nimba as their stronghold while seeking… Read more »
April 03
Liberia: ANC Raises Red Flags Over Weedor's Nomination As NEC Chair, Urges Senate to Conduct 'Fearless and Transparent Scrutiny
The opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) has raised strong concerns over the nomination of Mr. Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Europe Chapter Urges Senate to Reject Weedor's Nomination As NEC Chairman
The Europe Chapter of the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has called on the Liberian Senate to reject the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the National… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Defends Weedor Nomination As Elections Chief
Information Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah has come in defense of newly nominated National Elections Commission (NEC) Chairman, Jonathan K. Weedor, amid mounting criticism from… Read more »
April 02
Liberia: Economist Samuel Jackson Faces Further Police Questioning, Family Announces Major Press Conference
Liberian Economist Samuel Jackson has appeared before the Liberia National Police, for additional questioning amid ongoing investigations linked to the death of his wife, Toni… Read more »
April 01
Liberia: Boakai's Nomination of Ex-NEC Commissioner Weedor, Linked to Ruling Unity Party Sparks Public Concern
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's nomination of former National Elections Commission (NEC) Commissioner Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the NEC is drawing mixed reactions, with… Read more »
March 31
Liberia: Anger at Govt Silent Over Bribery Allegations in Big Human Trafficking Case
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Liberia: French Embassy Refutes Ambassador's Claim of Boakai-Macron Call, Contradicting Ambassador's Earlier Remarks
The Embassy of France in Liberia has denied reports that Ambassador Isabelle Le Guellec confirmed any telephone conversation between President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and French… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Nominates Weedor As NEC Chairman Following Browne-Lansanah's Resignation
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has nominated Mr. Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairman of the National Elections Commission (NEC), following the resignation of Madam Davidetta… Read more »
March 26
Liberia: Liberia Disbursed Only 35% of Primary Health Care Funds Over Five Years, New Report Finds
A new health financing report launched Wednesday has revealed that the Liberian government disbursed just over one-third of the funds approved for primary health care over a… Read more »
Liberia: Rumors Intensify Over Dr. Joekai's Possible Appointment As NEC Chair Amid Lasanah's Pending Exit
Speculation is mounting across Liberia that Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr., the current Director General of the Civil Service Agency (CSA), is poised to be appointed as the next Chairman… Read more »
Liberia: Court Halts LFA Election Process As Kouh Challenges 'Criminal Record' Eligibility Clause
A major legal storm has hit the Liberia Football Association (LFA) elective cycle after the Civil Law Court at the Temple of Justice on Tuesday March 24, 2026 issued a stay order… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koon Calls for Urgent MRU Parliamentary Meeting in Abidjan Over Border Tensions
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Liberia, Richard Nagbe Koon, has called for an urgent meeting among Speakers and Presidents of Parliament and National Assemblies of… Read more »
