Liberia: Drug Bust in Brewerville, Worth Over U.S.$146k

Heightened concerns about the impact of illicit drugs in Liberian society have prompted collaborative efforts between joint security forces, community informants, and civil society… Read more »

Liberia: 'Shots Fired', Four Arrested in Paynesville

Residents of the Wood Camp community in Paynesville are raising concerns about excessive force and potential violations of due process following the arrest of four men on Thursday,… Read more »

Liberia: Release of Capitol Arson Defendants' Medical Report Deferred

After waiting patiently for ten days to know the medical conditions of six defendants jailed in connection with the December 2024 arson attack on the Capitol Building, their… Read more »

Liberia: Court Reserves Ruling, As Tamma Challenges Double Indictment in U.S.$3.6m Fraud Case

A major decision as to whether or not it is illegal on the part of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) to indict TAMMA Corporation for the same offence twice was on… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Suspends Deputy Minister Over Rape Allegation

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended Bryant McGill, Deputy Minister for Youth Development at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, after allegations emerged that he raped a… Read more »

Liberia: Caldwell Residents Decry 'Unlawful' Demolition

Several residents of the Water Street Community in Upper Caldwell have staged a peaceful protest after their homes and businesses were demolished by court sheriffs and officers of… Read more »

Liberia: PUL Launches Probe Into Alleged Assault On Journalist in Nimba

Monrovia, Liberia - The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has set up a Special Committee of Enquiry to investigate an incident involving journalist Franklin Doloquee and Information… Read more »

Liberia: New Anti-Drug Group to Prioritize Rehabilitation of Women, Girls

A new anti-drug group called Conacce Chaplains Global Corporation has announced plans to prioritize the rehabilitation of women and girls affected by substance abuse in the… Read more »

Liberia: LDEA Commander Accused of Compromising Drugs Cases in Bong

Concerns are being raised regarding the integrity of drug-related cases involving the Fuamah District Commander of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Sam T. Doe.… Read more »

Liberia: Joint Security Seizes Illicit Drugs in Sapo Park

Joint security forces have seized a slew of banned substances from illegal occupants in the Sapo National Park, dismantling a major, decades-long illicit drug hub. Read more »

Liberia: Gender Ministry Confirms Full Involvement in Probe of Alleged Rape Case

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection-Liberia has disclosed that it is actively involved in the investigation of an alleged rape case involving a 14-year-old girl… Read more »

Liberia: Capitol Arson Defendants Reject Second Hospital for Medical Examination

For the second time, a choice for a local medical facility to conduct examinations on six of the detained defendants in the Capitol arson case to determine whether they were… Read more »

Liberia: Stakeholders Push for Broader Approach Beyond War Crimes Court

Key transitional justice stakeholders, including the Governance Commission, DUCOR Institute, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the South African… Read more »

Liberia: Miner Filed Fake Document and Got a License

In January, RAC Incorporated, a mining firm owned by Randy Scott, who was involved in Liberia's largest mining scandal in Gbarpolu, acquired a gold-exploration license for Lofa… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Orders Public Officials to Pay Property Taxes

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has issued a tough new directive mandating all appointed public officials, directors, and mid-level managers to settle their outstanding real… Read more »

Liberia: Capitol Arson Defendants Seek Independent Medical Examination

The legal team representing former Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and thirteen other co-defendants--three of whom are sitting lawmakers--has formally objected to a court order… Read more »

Liberia: Court to Probe Alleged Torture of Capitol Arson Defendants

The ongoing Capitol Arson trial of former Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa and thirteen other defendants, including three sitting lawmakers, was abruptly halted on Thursday,… Read more »

Liberia: How Controversial 'NSA Evidence' Could Stall Capitol's Arson Case

The ongoing Capitol Building arson attack case at the Temple of Justice took a dramatic and unexpected twist on Tuesday, when the defense lawyers asked the Criminal Court A to… Read more »

Liberia: Mobile Money, Virtual Currencies Are New Channels for Illicit Financial Flows

The General Body of the Inter-governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has highlighted concerns regarding the increasing use of mobile money and… Read more »

Liberia: New LDEA Chief Orders Confidentiality Code

The newly appointed Officer-in-Charge of the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Fitzgerald Biago, has introduced a sweeping measure aimed… Read more »

Liberia: President Boakai, Do Not Hold Back Your Hand.

President Joseph N. Boakai has swung the axe, dismissing the leadership of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in what is already being called the most decisive action yet… Read more »

Liberia: Ganta Mayor Denies Alleged Role in Drug Suspect's Escape

The Mayor of Ganta, Samuel S. Hardt, has strongly refuted media reports linking him and the Ganta Business Association to the escape of an alleged drug trafficker from the custody… Read more »

Liberia: Chief Justice Calls for Credential Audit of Judiciary

Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has ordered a credential audit of all employees of the judiciary--a move that is intended to eliminate or remove ghosts or names of non-existent… Read more »

Liberia: Capitol Arson Case Begins Today

It has been nearly eight months since Liberia was shaken by one of its most serious political scandals in recent history -- the December 18, 2024 fire that tore through parts of… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai Sacks Entire Leadership Of Anti-Drug Agency As Crisis Deepens

In a sweeping move that underscores mounting public pressure over Liberia's drug crisis, President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. has dismissed the top leadership of the Liberia Drug… Read more »