July 24, 2025
Liberia: Swedish Assistance Strengthens Democratic Processes in Liberia
Naymote's interventions strengthened governance accountability, empowered citizens, and fostered collaboration among key stakeholders, demonstrating a measurable impact on… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Liberia: The Separation of Powers Still Matters, Even in Concession Negotiations
Senator Nya D. Twayen of Nimba County has emerged as a vocal and persistent critic of ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), holding the company's feet to the fire over its many alleged… Read more »
July 24, 2025
Liberia: Underfunded Security Sector Is Threat to Peace
The President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) is requesting for a significant budgetary increase for the Security institutions, specifically the Armed Forces of… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Lauds CBL's Monetary Policy Transparency
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has praised the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) for its transparency and growing role in stabilizing the… Read more »
July 22, 2025
Liberia: ISWA Urges Senate to Scrutinize New Port Bill
The Independent Societal Watch Advocacy (ISWA) has called on members of the Liberian Senate to promptly reexamine the Independent Port Autonomy Bills that were recently vetoed by… Read more »
July 23, 2025
Liberia: 'A Total Rewrite' of the Constitution Necessary
Associate Justice-designate Cllr. Boakai Kanneh on Tuesday issued a call for a comprehensive rewrite of Liberia's 1986 Constitution, describing the current legal framework as… Read more »
Liberia: CSO Lauds Boakai for Vetoeing Port Bills
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's recent decision to veto key provisions in two port decentralization bills has drawn praise from a coalition of civil society and student groups, who… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Confirms Mohammed Sherif As LEC MD
Almost a month after being grilled by lawmakers on Capitol Hill, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's nominee to head the Liberia Electricity Corporation, was unanimously confirmed by… Read more »
July 21, 2025
Liberia: 'Enough Is Enough' Protest of July 17 Yields Modest Outcomes, Welcoming Initial Reaction From President Boakai
The highly publicized July 17 "Enough is Enough" protest in Liberia, organized with the noble aim of advocating for improved governance and systemic reform, appears to have… Read more »
July 22, 2025
Liberia: Dillon Questions Executive's Commitment to Enforcing Drug Laws
Montserrado County Senator Abe Darius Dillon has raised serious concerns over the Liberian government's failure to enforce its own anti-drug legislation, questioning the Executive… Read more »
July 20, 2025
Liberia: LPRC's 'Dangerous Power Grab' Threatens Jobs, Risks National Stability
A major petroleum products importer has raised concerns over the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC) imminent involvement in fuel and gas importation activities, which goes… Read more »
July 17, 2025
Liberia: Full Text of the Petition Statement Presented to the Government of Liberia By Protesters On July 17, 2025
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Liberia: Massaquoi Gets Boakai's Nod for LTA Chairmanship
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially nominated the Acting Chairperson, Clarence Massaquoi to serve as Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), along… Read more »
July 16, 2025
Liberia: Silent Exit for Massaquoi?
In a quiet but consequential reshuffling of the leadership of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has nominated three individuals to serve… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koon Pledges Support to UL
The Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving conditions at the nation's flagship university and fostering… Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Gleekia Calls for End to Revenue Leakages, Unrealistic Budget Ceilings
Nimba County District #6 Representative and Chair of the House Committee on Ways, Means, and Finance, Dorwohn Gleekia, has issued a strong call for the Government of Liberia to… Read more »
Liberia: Fy2026 Budget Process Begins
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development (MFDP), has officially launched the preparation process for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) National… Read more »
July 15, 2025
Liberia: 11 Candidates to Contest Nimba By-Elections
The National Election Commission has released a preliminary list of 11 candidates, consisting of 10 males and one female, for the upcoming Nimba District #5 By-Election scheduled… Read more »
Liberia: 'No Request Made' for Liberia to Take U.S. Deportees
The Government of Liberia has denied reports that it has agreed to a U.S. request to receive deported migrants from the United States, amid growing concern following a Reuters… Read more »
July 14, 2025
Liberia: Gonetafrica, Iic Forge Partnership to Advance Transparency and Data Governance
GonetAfrica, Inc., the parent body of Gonet Academy, has entered into a formal partnership with the Independent Information Commission (IIC) aimed at strengthening transparency,… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Secures IMF, U.S. Backing for Liberia's Development Push
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has successfully secured new commitments and strong endorsements from the International Monetary Fund… Read more »
Liberia: Trump's Comment to Boakai Wasn't a Gaffe. It Was a Gift
The world can debate whether President Donald Trump's remark to President Joseph Boakai-- "Where did you learn to speak such beautiful English?"--was a compliment or a diplomatic… Read more »
Liberia: Security Expert Calls for Regional Collaboration in Fight Against Cyber-Crime, Disinformation
A former Liberian parliamentarian, Retired Colonel Jimmy W. Smith, has called for regional collaborations in the fight against cybercrimes and disinformation across Africa. He… Read more »
July 11, 2025
Liberia: CSOs Consortium, Partners Enhance County Service Centers Awareness in Margibi
In support of a project entitled "Strengthening Political Governance and Accountability in Liberia", the Governance CSOs Consortium through the Center for Democratic Governance… Read more »
July 10, 2025
Liberia: U.S. Hails Ivanhoe Rail Access Deal
The Government of Liberia's landmark rail agreement with Ivanhoe Atlantic has received a new wave of endorsement from the United States, following a high-level meeting between… Read more »
