May 08
Liberia: Barbados' President Makes Historic First Visit to Liberia
Barbados' President, Madam Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, has arrived in Liberia, becoming the first Barbadian head of state to visit the West African nation. Read more »
Liberia: Peter George Stripped of License for Alleged Fake Medical Credentials
The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has revoked the medical license of Peter Matthew George, citing inconsistencies in his academic qualifications. Read more »
Africa: Reclaiming Africa - a Call for Bold Leadership Rooted in Indigenous Realities
Across Africa, a quiet but powerful revolution is underway--led not by slogans or promises, but by action. From Rwanda to Burkina Faso, we are witnessing a bold new leadership… Read more »
Liberia: Acting LEC MD Sherif Credits Increased Electricity Input, CLSG Experience As Key to Improved Power Supply - Unveils Long-Term Solution
Liberia has made notable progress in its post-war recovery, but the energy sector has long been a persistent challenge. The country's primary source of electricity is the Mount… Read more »
Liberia: Mano Manufacturing Company to Commission Liberia's First Palm Oil Refinery
In the fertile heart of Liberia, where palm seeds are cultivated with care and harvested with pride, a new chapter is unfolding. For decades, Liberia's crude palm oil has been… Read more »
May 05
Liberia: Ulaa Breaks Ground for Diaspora Resource Center in Liberia During Landmark Visit
The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) has concluded a landmark visit to Liberia, highlighted by the groundbreaking ceremony for its first Resource Center in… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Appoints Ex-Senator Sando Johnson As Senate Liaison Days After Threat to Defend President With Insults
President Joseph Boakai has appointed former Bomi County Senator Sando Johnson as his Legislative Liaison to the Liberian Senate, just days after Johnson publicly pledged to use… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Vows to Revamp Foreign Missions With Well-Trained Diplomats
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, speaking at the launch of the Ambassador George W. Wallace Ambassadorial Lecture and Seminar Series, said Liberia must reset its foreign policy to… Read more »
Liberia: SIB Bank Earns Public Praise for Expanding Reliable Banking Services Across Liberia
Customers of Sapelle International Bank Liberia (SIB Bank) have praised the institution for its consistent and convenient delivery of financial services to individuals and… Read more »
Liberia: Family, Friends Mourn Cletus Noah, Ex-Chief of Office Staff to Former Finance Minister Tweah
Cletus Noah, the former Chief of Office Staff to ex-Finance Minister Samuel Tweah, has died, sparking widespread tributes from politicians, friends, and former colleagues. Read more »
Liberia: 'You're True Patriots' - Sen. Mcgill Commends Margibi Citizens, Donates $46k to Rebuild Burnt Dolo Town Hospital
In a powerful demonstration of community resilience and unity, citizens and leaders of Margibi County have officially broken ground for the reconstruction of the Dolo Town… Read more »
Liberia: Government Retains Arcelormittal Liberia As Operator of Yekepa-Buchanan Railway After Months of Negotiations
- After months of negotiations, the Government of Liberia has decided to retain ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as the operator of the Yekepa-Buchanan railway. Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Thomas Goshua Blasts Equatorial Palm Oil Company Over Alleged Worker Abuse and 'Nasscorp Fraud'
In a fiery condemnation, Representative Thomas Alexander Goshua of Grand Bassa Electoral District #5 has sharply criticized Equatorial Palm Oil Company (EPO) for its alleged… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Silent On Commerce Inspector Cooper Academic Fraud Allegations While Suspending Two Officials for 'Corruption'
Despite President Joseph Boakai's ongoing efforts to clean up his administration through swift disciplinary actions against officials accused of misconduct, Commerce Inspector… Read more »
Liberia: When the Bar Challenges the Bench - Lessons From Liberia and Beyond
Last week in Liberia, a rare but consequential event unfolded in the country's legal and constitutional history. The Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively reinstated the… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Skips Bar Association's Law Day Program After President Criticizes Landmark Ruling
The Supreme Court of Liberia's absence from the Liberia National Bar Association's (LNBA) International Law Day program on May 3 has set off alarm bells across Liberia's legal… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia's Path to Progress - Overcoming the Threats to Good Governance
Liberia's Path to Progress: Overcoming the Threats to Good Governance Liberia stands at a critical juncture in its history. While progress has been made, the establishment of full… Read more »
Liberia: Bea Mountain and Workers Union Seal Historic Labor Deal
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation and the Gold and Diamond Mines and Energy Workers Union of Liberia (GODIMEWUL Local #2) have officially signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement… Read more »
May 07
Liberia: Attorney Mulbah Warns of Security Threat After Arrest of Two Burkinabés in Bong County
Prominent Bong County lawyer, Attorney George Mulbah, has raised alarm over potential jihadist threats in Liberia following the recent arrest of two Burkinabé nationals… Read more »
Liberia: A Fragile Lifeline for Liberia's Growing Number of Children Living in the Street Faces Uncertain Future As Donor Support Falls
Harriet Mulbah's eyes brighten as she describes her dream of becoming a nurse. Until recently, that dream seemed impossible for the thirteen-year-old who spent her days guiding her… Read more »
Liberia: Cuttington University to Break Ground for First-Ever Campus-Based Police Station
Cuttington University and the Liberia National Police (LNP) will on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance campus security, support police… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has concluded a comprehensive Annual Economic Review (AER) workshop aimed at assessing… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Declares End to Public Sector Delays, Launches Deep Dive Reform Sessions
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has announced an end to the culture of delays and inefficiency in the public sector, warning ministries and agencies… Read more »
May 06
Liberia: Criminal Court 'A' Orders Monrovia City Court to Reconsider Video Evidence in Kindness Wilson Assault Case
Criminal Court "A" has overturned a key evidentiary ruling by Magistrate Ben L. Barco of the Monrovia City Court in the ongoing assault case involving defendant Kindness Wilson. Read more »
Liberia: Ex-Finance Minister Tweah Pays Tribute to Late Chief of Staff Cletus T. Noah
Former Finance and Development Planning Minister, Samuel D. Tweah Jr., has paid an emotional tribute to his longtime confidant and former Chief of Staff, Cletus T. Noah, who died… Read more »