Liberia: When Politics Walks Into the Courtroom

There is an old African warning: when hunters turn the village square into a courtroom, truth usually dies before judgment arrives. Read more »

Liberia: CSA Uncovers Major Irregularities At Local Govt Ministry

The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has uncovered widespread personnel and administrative irregularities at the Ministry of Local Government, revealing that 1,381 employees remain… Read more »

Liberia: Ngafuan Takes Budget to the People

Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has officially launched the Government of Liberia's FY2026 Open Budget Outreach, taking the national budget… Read more »

Liberia: MFDP Begins Nationwide Open Budget Initiative Outreach

The government, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), will today, Friday, May 8, officially launch a nationwide outreach campaign on the FY2026 National… Read more »

Liberia: 55th Legislature Resumes Second Quarter of Third Session Friday

Members of the 55th Legislature are expected to resume official duties this Friday, marking the beginning of the second quarter of the third session of the 55th Legislature. Read more »

Liberia: Mines and Energy Signs Service Deal With Ame Trade Ltd

As Liberia prepares to host the Country's first national conference on the mining and energy sectors, AME Trade Ltd, and the Ministry of Mines and Energy have entered into a… Read more »

Liberia: NIMD Launches Regional Democracy School for Youth Participation

The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy Liberia office has launched a Sub-Regional Democracy School for Youth of Political Parties aimed at strengthening democratic… Read more »

Liberia: Govt to Enforce Liberian-Only Business Laws in 30 Days

The Government of Liberia has announced its intention to rigorously enforce existing laws that reserve specific business sectors exclusively for Liberian citizens. Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Sends War Crimes, Anti-Corruption Court Bills to Legislature

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has moved to deepen accountability in Liberia by formally receiving draft legislation for the establishment of a Special War Crimes Court and a… Read more »

Liberia: EPA Tightens Enforcement

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has announced sweeping enforcement actions against major companies, ordering Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) to finance… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Targets Global Investors Through Diplomatic Outreach in France

The Government of Liberia is intensifying efforts to attract global investors through a renewed diplomatic outreach in France, positioning its foreign mission engagement as a… Read more »

Liberia: Cab Wants an End to Constitutional Discrimination

The Christian Association of the Blind (CAB) has called for amendments to portions of the Liberian Constitution to remove clauses considered discriminatory against persons living… Read more »

Liberia: When Free Speech Undermines Itself

What emerges from both ALJA's position, and the Presidential Press Secretary's speech is not a clash of values, but a tension in emphasis--both are speaking about protecting… Read more »

Liberia: LTA 'Proceeding Wrongly' On Tia Contract

Senator Johnny Kpehe of Bong County has said that the Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) is proceeding wrongly in dealing with the contract with the Telecom International… Read more »

Liberia: Pro-Temp Lawrence Wins Pan African Leadership Award

A women's development charity in Nigeria, the New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative (NEWOMCII), has awarded Liberian Senate President Pro-tempore, Nyonblee… Read more »

Liberia: Integrity Clause Sinks Kuoh Bid in LFA Election Race

The Liberia Football Association Independent Electoral Committee has drawn a firm line under its integrity rules, disqualifying businessman Cassell A. Kuoh from contesting in the… Read more »

Liberia: Tiawan Gongloe Is Right! Vice President Koung Statement Was Reckless

On April 27, 2026, during a live interview on ELBC Radio, the Vice President of Liberia, Koung, addressed rising public concerns regarding the nation's defense capabilities amidst… Read more »

Liberia: House Tightens Discipline

The House of Representatives' Committee on Rules, Order and Administration has commenced an investigative hearing into Bomi County District #3 Representative, Sam P. Jallah--making… Read more »

Liberia: Sirleaf Laments 'Filthy' State of Capital

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's statements on Monrovia's cleanliness have triggered discussions about city management. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Targets $200m Rice Import Bill With Major Seed Sector Overhaul

Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has issued a strong appeal to development partners and private investors to urgently accelerate investment in Liberia's seed sector,… Read more »

Liberia: No Feud, but Also No Dependency

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sought to recalibrate public perception of her relationship with incumbent President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, describing their ties… Read more »

Liberia: Capitol Fault Lines

The Legislature is facing what appears to be renewed internal strain after the House of Representatives formally complained against Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh, accusing… Read more »

Liberia: Rights Commission Chair Blasts Wecc Over Delays, Overreach

The Chairman of Liberia's Independent National Commission on Human Rights, Cllr. Dempster Brown, has issued a forceful rebuttal to claims that the Liberian government is blocking… Read more »

Liberia: Tweah Fires Back in Court

During continued direct examination, former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah mounted a forceful challenge to the prosecution's US$6.2 million economic sabotage case, arguing that… Read more »

Liberia: Press Union Warns of Shrinking Democratic Space

The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has raised alarm over what it describes as a steady erosion of democratic norms and freedom of expression under the administration of Joseph… Read more »