May 13
Liberia: U.S.$13.2 Million for Legislative Projects
Members of the House of Representatives and Senate have allotted US$13.2m in the 2024 Budget for "Legislative Projects," signaling a move towards decentralization and grassroots… Read more »
May 02
Liberia: Senator Momo Wants Contec Global's Resident Permit Contract Canceled
Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus called for the cancellation of a multimillion-dollar residence permit contract between the Liberian government and CONTEC Global Liberia for… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurs With House On U.S.$738.8m National Budget
The Senate has unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives on the passage of the US$738,859,827, 2024 National Budget. The passage of the fiscal instrument sees the… Read more »
Liberia: Opposition Parties Slam Boakai Over Tenured Officials' Suspension
The opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) of Alexander B. Cummings and the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) of businessman Simeon Freeman, have collectively slammed… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Proposes Name Change for MIA
The House of Representatives is scrutinizing a draft law to repeal "CHAPTER 25, MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, TITLE 12 EXECUTIVE LAW OF 1972, LIBERIAN CODES OF LAW REVISED, TO… Read more »
Liberia: House Reviews 'Presidential Transition Act'
Liberia is the first African republic to proclaim its independence and is Africa's second oldest modern republic next to Ethiopia; but since the political history of the Republic… Read more »
May 01
Liberia: Senate Places 'Mining Cartel Ringleader' On Its Radar
Gao Feng, a Chinese national, dubbed the "Real Minister", due to his significant sway within the mining sector of the country, has come under the radar of the Liberian Senate, with… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Declines to Hear LTA Commissioners' Suspension Case
The Supreme Court on April 30 declined to hear a Bill of Information filed by the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the Chairperson of… Read more »
April 30
Liberia: House Passes U.S.$738.8 Million National Budget
-- Public Administration, Education get the largest appropriations Read more »
April 29
Liberia: House to Pass 2024 Budget Today
Members of the House of Representatives are poised to ratify the 2024 Budget today--a development that is being greeted with reports of the discovery of new revenue sources to… Read more »
Liberia: Armed Police Besiege Office Of Suspended Officials
Armed officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) on Friday, April 26, besieged the head office of Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) headquarters. The police's action,… Read more »
April 26
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends the Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (Lta)
The President of the Republic, H. E Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has suspended, with immediate effect, Madam Edwina C. Zackpah, Mr. Israel Akinsanya, Mr. Zotawon D. Titus, Mr. James… Read more »
April 25
Liberia: Up's Nyan Twayen Takes Decisive Lead
The senatorial candidate of the ruling Unity Party (UP), Nyan D. Twayen, has taken a significant lead over his main rival, Rep. Samuel G. Kogar, in the first provisional results of… Read more »
Liberia: 'Removal of Tenured Officials Violates Constitution'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, April 24, delivered a landmark precedent decision in the tenure dispute over five Autonomous Public Commissions and Agencies (petitioners), whose… Read more »
Liberia: How Expensive Is Liberian Legislative Politics?
A recent report by the DUCOR Institute, a Liberian think tank, has shed light on the substantial costs associated with legislative politics in Liberia. On average, it costs a… Read more »
April 24
Liberia: Lawmaker Calls for Robust Enforcement of Copyright Laws
-- As LIPO's DG commits to revitalizing Liberia's creative industry Read more »
April 23
Liberia: Who Replaces VP Koung As Nimba's Next Senator?
As citizens and residents of Nimba County head to the polls today to elect the next senator in the eagerly anticipated by-election, the focus is on the four male candidates vying… Read more »
Liberia: House Endorses Audit
The House of Representatives has approved an audit by the General Auditing Committee (GAC) in a move to enhance accountability and transparency. This decision, led by Cllr. J.… Read more »
April 22
Liberia: Petition Awaits GOL for MOE Budget Increment
Educational Stakeholders in Bong County say plans are underway to petition the government of President Joseph N. Boakai and Jeremiah Kung through the Bong County Legislative Caucus… Read more »
April 19
Liberia: By-Election Reawakens Tribal Rhetoric in Nimba
The senatorial bid of Representative Samuel G. Kogar in the Nimba Senatorial By-Election has reignited underlying tribal tensions between the Dan and Mano ethnic groups in the… Read more »
Liberia: CSOs Lobby With Lawmakers for Increment in Education Budget
The Education Advocacy Coalition recently concluded a meeting with lawmakers to rally for an increase in the national educational budget from 16.3 percent to 20 percent. Read more »
April 18
Liberia: UP Elder Council Lauds Lawmakers for Proactive WECC Decisions
The National Elder Council of the ruling Unity Party has commended the legislature for its commitment to establishing a War and Economic Crime Court (WECC) in Liberia. Read more »
April 17
Liberia: Who Leaked Weah's Assets Declaration Document?
Liberia, like many other countries, has some form of asset declaration requirement for public officials, but the declared assets of most essential government officials are often… Read more »
Liberia: Nimba Senatorial By-Election Lacks Momentum
There is very little leading up to the pending by-election for the Nimba County senatorial seat, with many voters expressing frustration with the political rhetoric from… Read more »
April 16
Liberia: Bill to Create WECC Imminent
-- INHCR says the document will be prepared in the coming days Read more »