February 09
Liberia: MFDP Publishes 'Approved' 2026 Budget Without E - Mansion Announcement, Raising Questions Over Boakai's Signature
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning's (MFDP) unexpected publication of what it described as an approved Fiscal Year 2026 National Budget has sparked public debate and… Read more »
Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Advocates for Zoning Regulation to Control Placement of Churches, Mosques
Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has raised a red flag over the increasing noise pollution that comes with the proliferation of churches and mosques established in all… 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: 'From War Barracks to Business Ruins - Liberia's Demolition Campaign Exposes Fragile Land Governance'
In scenes that have ignited fresh controversy over property rights, military authority, and post-war governance in Liberia, a local businesswoman in Paynesville's 72nd Community… 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: Lfmw Achievements Transform Forest Governance - Communities Empowered, Government Acts, Global Spotlight Secure
The Liberia Forest Media Watch (LFMW) has emerged as a decisive force in reshaping forest governance, compelling state action, and amplifying community voices across Liberia's… Read more »
February 03
Liberia: Liberia Records Gains in Girls' Education--but Wash Gaps, Weak Data Systems Still Undermine Progress
Liberia has made notable progress in advancing girls' education, achieving full gender parity in school enrollment and improving junior secondary completion rates, but deep… Read more »
February 02
Liberia: EU, Partners Bolster Legislative Oversight in Liberia With New Grant Signing
Efforts to hold the Liberian Legislature accountable received a significant boost on Thursday, January 29, as the Legislative Monitoring Coalition of Liberia (LEMOL) signed a major… Read more »
January 30
Liberia: Former Defense Minister Samukai Calls On Government to Arm LRA Officers
Former Defense Minister Brownie J. Samukai has urged the Government of Liberia(GoL) to equip the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) officers with firearms to protect them while they… 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: Cornelia Kruah Faces Senate Confirmation Nomination to Lead Liberia's Ministry of Youth and Sports
President Joseph Boakai's nominee for Minister of Youth and Sports, Attorney Cornelia W. Kruah, will face the Senate on Today Friday, Jan. 30 for confirmation hearings at the… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurs With House of Representatives to Pass Third Aml Amendment, Outlines
The Liberian Senate has concurred with the House of Representatives to pass the Third Amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) between the Government of Liberia and… Read more »
January 29
Liberia: The Necessity of a Centralized Communication Network for the Liberian Government
Centralized government communication emphasizes the need for a "single source of truth" to maintain public trust and the efficiency of a unified national response. Experts and… Read more »
Liberia: Moniba Warns Poor Govt's Spending Threatens Liberia's Long-Term Growth
The Political Leader of the Liberian National Union (LINU), Dr. Clarence K. Moniba, has sharply criticized the Boakai administration's fiscal priorities, warning that poor budget… 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: Cental Applauds Anti-Corruption Steps, but Warns of Lingering Gaps in Asset Recovery, Prosecution
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), through its Executive Director Anderson Miamen, has expressed measured optimism regarding the government's… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Urges Sustained Diplomacy, Humanitarian Access in Middle East Crisis At UN
Foreign Minister Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti has called on the international community to move beyond managing crises in the Middle East and instead commit to deliberate, sustained… Read more »
Liberia: Former Legislator and Abortion Advocate Says Public Health Bill Is Not 'Abortion On Demand,' but Live Saving Measure
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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 28
Liberia: Opposition Blasts Boakai's SONA, Questions 'Progress,' Jobs Claims, and Budget Priorities
Liberia's opposition political parties have sharply criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), dismissing the administration's claims of… 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 »
January 26
Liberia: Boakai Vows Swift Action On Concessions, Palm Grove Cemetery, Urban Renewal As He Declares Liberia 'Stronger Than Before'
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Monday ended his third State of the Nation Address with a call for sober national reflection and a pledge of immediate action on… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Declares Liberia 'In Better Shape' As He Unveils Aggressive Legislative Push in Third SONA
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says Liberia is in a stronger position today than it was a year ago, citing progress across key sectors and vowing to press ahead with sweeping… Read more »
