Liberia: High-Level Indian Delegation to Visit Liberia

A high-powered, multiparty delegation from India, comprising current and former government officials, is expected to arrive in Liberia at the end of May. Read more »

Liberia: Corruption Camouflaged: Nationalistic Rhetoric Cannot Hide Sen. Duncan's Self-Enrichment Through Illegal Logging

THERE IS A line between defending public service and excusing corruption. Senator Crayton Duncan of Sinoe County crossed that line -- and then kept walking. Read more »

West Africa: Politics and Religion in Liberia - Why the Senate Must Proceed With Caution On Religious Holiday Legislation Amid Rising Jihadist Influence in West Africa

The recent reemergence of the debate in the Liberian Senate regarding the establishment of separate Christian and Muslim public holidays has stirred significant public… Read more »

Liberia: Victims of Lurd Rebel General K1 Say They Are Living in Fear As His Sentence Is Delayed in Philadelphia Court

They were among 17 witnesses who overcame more than two decades of fear to travel to the United States city of Philadelphia in January to testify against Laye Sekou Camara, the… Read more »

Liberia: Bomi Senator Dismisses Claims of Undermining Liberian Government As 'False and Unfounded'

Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. has condemned what he describes as "unfounded and malicious" accusations by the Government of Liberia, which he claims are intended to… Read more »

Liberia: LCC Refutes 'Defamatory' Claims, Reaffirms Confidence in Current Leadership

The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has strongly rejected recent "false and defamatory" statements made by Bishop Torgbor E. Dixon of the Don Stewart Christ Pentecostal Church… Read more »

Liberia: Speaker Koon Admits Koffa's Ouster Was Political Payback Against Opposition CDC

House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has confessed that the removal of former Speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa was driven by political motives rather than the ethical breaches previously… Read more »

Liberia: Massive Palm Oil Spill As Tanker Overturns On Harper-Pleebo Highway

More than 500,000 gallons of red palm oil were lost Tuesday morning when a tanker belonging to the Maryland Oil Palm Plantation (MOPP) overturned along the Harper-Pleebo Highway. Read more »

Liberia: The Role of a Leader in Overcoming Adversity - A Study On the Power of the People

Leadership is challenging, especially when a leader emerges amid rival factions, historical animosities, and the weight of expectations. Read more »

Liberia: Labor Permits Scandal: a National Betrayal Under Minister Kruah's Watch

In a nation struggling to curb soaring unemployment and reintegrate thousands of trained young Liberians into the workforce, revelations that Labor Minister Cooper Kruah has issued… Read more »

Liberia: ANC Suspends National Vice Chairman, Three Lawmakers Over Role in House Impasse

The Alternative National Congress (ANC) has suspended three members of the House of Representatives--Anthony Williams, Nathaniel Bahway, and Nyahn Flomo--alongside the party's… Read more »

Liberia: President Boakai's Push to Claim Lonestar Cell MTN Share Following Shareholder's Death Sparks Controversy

President Joseph Boakai's renewed efforts to reclaim a 20 percent share in Lonestar Cell MTN's mobile money service--reportedly following the death of one of the shareholders--has… Read more »

Liberia: Youth-Led Rice Harvest Marks Agricultural Breakthrough in Maryland County

The Maryland Youth Association (MYA) has successfully harvested more than 18 bags of 25kg rice from its lowland farm in Pleebo, a milestone being hailed as a major breakthrough for… Read more »

Liberia: SEBA Eyes Lona 'Big Eight' Playoffs After Extending Unbeaten Streak

Senior Brothers Association (SEBA), a rising force in the Liberia Oldtimers National Association (LONA) league, has extended its impressive unbeaten streak to eight games, securing… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia's National Team Left Idle As Government Delays Decision On New Head Coach

Liberia's senior national football team remains without a head coach as the Liberia Football Association (LFA) awaits a formal decision from the government nearly two months after… Read more »

Liberia: Civil Law Court Summons Speaker Koon Over U.S.$209,000 in Rental Proceeds

Just weeks after his election as Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Hon. Richard N. Koon has been summoned by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court, in Montserrado… Read more »

Liberia: Embattled Pleebo Superintendent Denies Controversial Remarks About Barrobo District

The embattled Statutory Superintendent of Pleebo, Hon. Aloysius Williams, has denied making controversial remarks that have sparked public outrage and heightened calls for his… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Liberia, Sierra Leone Unite Through Film and Culture - Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards Host Joint Country Nominations Mixer

Liberia and Sierra Leone reaffirmed their cultural and creative partnership through a Joint Country Nominations Mixer hosted by the Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film… Read more »

Liberia: Two Correction Officers Face Court Over Alleged Drug Smuggling At Monrovia Central Prison

Two correctional officers assigned at the Monrovia Central Prison have been formally charged and appeared before the Monrovia City Court on allegations of smuggling narcotics and… Read more »

Liberia: Calls Grow for LNTTA to Prioritize Youth Table Tennis Development

A leading Liberian table tennis enthusiast has urged the Liberia National Table Tennis Association (LNTTA) to urgently step up efforts in developing youth talent to secure the… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia and the EU Strengthen Ties At 13th EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue

The 13th edition of the EU-Liberia Partnership Dialogue was held in Monrovia on May 16, reaffirming the mutual commitment of the European Union (EU) and the Government of Liberia… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Probe Uncovers EPA's Purchase of $78k and $46k Vehicles in Violation of GOL Guidelines

The Executive Protection Agency (EPA) has come under intense scrutiny following revelations that it breached the Government of Liberia's (GoL) procurement policy on vehicle… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Women Overcome Visa Delay to Win Wafu Cup Opener

Liberia's women's national football team, the Lone Star, opened their WAFU Zone A Women's Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Guinea Bissau on May 22, 2025, overcoming significant… Read more »

Liberia: The Educational and Cultural Disconnect in Liberia - Bridging the Gap Through Language

Although traditionally, this diverse tapestry of identities has historically been a strength, it has also resulted in considerable disunity and disconnect among its citizens. Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Michael Thomas Proposes Township Status for Soul Clinic Community

Montserrado County District #4 Representative Michael Thomas has submitted a bill seeking to grant township status to the Soul Clinic Community, one of Paynesville's largest and… Read more »