Liberia: Ex-Ligis Employees Convicted for Stealing Over U.S.$128k Census Money

Jurors of the Criminal Court 'C ' on Tuesday, January 13, found Dominic Paye, former Comptroller, and Lawrence George, former Deputy Director-General for Administration at Liberia… Read more »

Liberia: LNP Clears Ex - Deputy Minister of Rape Allegation

The Liberia National Police (LNP) has officially cleared former Deputy Minister for Youth Development Bryan McGill of any wrongdoing following a thorough investigation into an… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-NSA Officer Suspected of Rape Appears in Court

Peter Bon Jallah, the dismissed Special Assistant to the National Security Agency (NSA), Director, Maj. Gen. Prince C. Johnson, who was arrested and facing rape charges made his… Read more »

Liberia: Serious Crimes Must Be Investigated Seriously

Rape is not a small matter under Liberian law. It is one of the most serious crimes in our books. It is non-bailable. And when the alleged victim is a child, the stakes could not… Read more »

Liberia: December 17 Protest Leaders Appear in Court

The leaders of the controversial December 17 protest under the banner "LEAD OR LEAVE! (Enough is Enough)" have made their first formal appearance before the Monrovia City Court,… Read more »

Liberia: Gongloe Presses LNP for Transparency

A renewed debate over transparency, due process, and public confidence in the justice system has emerged following a formal request by human rights lawyer, Cllr. Tiawan Saye… Read more »

Liberia: Notorious Drug Dealer Nabbed in New Kru Town Raid

The arrest of a notorious drug kingpin popularly known by his street-name "Rich Gang" in New Kru Town has been widely hailed as a major victory in President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's… Read more »

Liberia: Prez. Boakai Grants Executive Clemency to 72 Inmates

The President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., acting under the authority granted by Article 59 of the 1986 Constitution, has extended executive clemency to… Read more »

Liberia: Judge Willie to Make Critical Decisions in Capitol Arson Case On Friday

The arson case involving former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cllr Fonati Koffa and six other defendants, including three sitting lawmakers, was temporarily adjourned on… Read more »

Liberia: Did Judge Gbeneweleh's Ruling Undermine the Supreme Court Mandate?

The Supreme Court is expected to decide sooner whether or not Judge Peter Gbeneweleh exceeded his authority by setting aside a unanimous jury verdict outside of the statutory… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Summons Indian Ambassador Over Student Death

The government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday December 23, 2025, summoned Mr. Manoj Bihari Verma, Ambassador of India to Liberia, to provide information on the… Read more »

Liberia: Court Rules in Favor of Rev. Tebbs in VOA Community Property Case

After years of prolonged litigation marked by missed court appearances, administrative investigations, and rising tensions on the ground, the Monrovia Civil Law Court has finally… Read more »

Liberia: Silence Was Safer Than 'No', but It Won't Be Next Time

The Ivanhoe Concession and Access Agreement did not pass because everyone in the Legislature suddenly agreed. Read more »

Liberia: Liberians, Others Left in Limbo

The U.S. government through its Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the immediate suspension of the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV1) program, leaving thousands of… Read more »

Liberia: LDEA Set for Major Reform Under New Anti-Drugs Action Plan

In a decisive move to protect the nation's youth and dismantle transnational criminal networks, the Government of Liberia has unveiled a sweeping "National Action Plan on… Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court Denies Tweah, Other Nat'l Security Immunity Rights Contention

The Supreme Court has mandated the lower court, Criminal Court 'C' to resume jurisdiction over the US$6 million corruption case involving former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah, and… Read more »

Liberia: U.S. Fire Experts Could Testify in Capitol Arson Case

Three fire experts, who were part of a team from the United States that assessed the damages and investigated the cause of the fire that occurred on December 18, 2024, at the… Read more »

Liberia: LNBA Honors Top Judges and Counselors

The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has recognized four judges and two counselors for outstanding performance in the administration of justice during the opening of its… Read more »

Liberia: Bong County Police Under Pressure Amid Woman's Death

Police authorities in Bong County are facing growing pressure after women in Suakoko City rejected a jury report that ruled out foul play in the death of an elderly woman whose… Read more »

Liberia: Court Denies Request to Transcribe Audio Evidence in Arson's Case

The ongoing Capitol arson case involving former Speaker Cllr Fonati Koffa and six other g lawmakers on Friday, December 12 took a dramatic twist, when Judge Roosevelt Willie of… Read more »

Liberia: Lawsuit Awaits AML

Nimba Kwado, a Nimba-based civic group, has announced plans to initiate legal action against ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), accusing the mining company of depriving residents of… Read more »

Liberia: House Passes Ivanhoe Atlantic Rail Access and Concession Agreement

The House of Representatives of the National Legislature has overwhelmingly voted in favor of the US $1.8 billion Rail Access and Concession Agreement granting Ivanhoe Atlantic… Read more »

Liberia: Fresh Fingerprint Evidence Casts Doubt On Evidence in Arson Case

The forensic fingerprint evidence believed to have been collected from the crime scene that linked former Speaker-Cllr Fonati Koffa and six other defendants including three sitting… Read more »

Liberia: Twist in Capitol Arson Case

A major evidentiary dispute emerged in the ongoing Capitol arson trial after the prosecution's key audio recordings--presented as proof that former Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa… Read more »

Liberia: Pressure Intensifies On Jury in Capitol Arson Case

The ongoing arson trial involving former Speaker, Cllr Fonati Koffa and six other defendants including three sitting lawmakers has taken a significant development. Read more »