July 12
Liberia: Liberia's Wildlife Crime Task Force Makes Headways in Combatting Wildlife Crime
In the lust forests and diverse ecosystems of Liberia, the battle against wildlife crime is being fought with determination and success by the national Wildlife Crime Task Force… Read more »
Liberia: Human Rights Commissioner Mohammed Fahnbulleh Accused of Ordering Torture of 32-Year-Old Auto Mechanic Who Died in Police Detention
The death of Prince Wreyou, the 32-year-old automachenics, still remains a mystery as both family of the deceased and the Liberia National Police Airfield depot continue to provide… Read more »
Liberia: Criminal Court Sets Monday for Plan Parenthood Association of Liberia's U.S.$150k Theft Ruling
The Criminal Court 'C' has scheduled next Monday, July 15, to hear arguments and a jury verdict in a US$150,165 corruption case brought against several former employees of the Plan… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Letter to House of Representatives Draws Ire, Triggers Mixed Reactions
In an attempt to address the controversy surrounding his administration's negotiation for 'yellow machines,' President Joseph Boakai has found himself facing further criticism. His… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Seeks Wipo Support to Strengthen Intellectual Property System
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Amin Modad, has pleaded with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for support to conduct a study quantifying the economic… Read more »
Liberia: Down Town FC Head Coach Jasper Kun Urges Players to Be Clinical
The head Coach Central Monrovia based third division side Down Town FC Jasper Kun is calling on his players to maintain their goal scoring techniques as they continue their… Read more »
Liberia: Government of Liberia Joins Forces With Journey Home Film Festival, the Liberia Film Awards to Support the Arts in Liberia
The Government of Liberia joined forces with the Journey Home Film Festival/Liberia Film Awards to promote the arts in Liberia by helping to send a very deserving and talented… Read more »
Liberia: Vice President Koung Launches 2024 State of the World Population Report
Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung has launched the 2024 State of the World Population Report, highlighting the critical role of population dynamics in development and the… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Criticizes Central Bank of Liberia for Issuing Guarantees to 'Underperforming Banks' Without Legislative Approval
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Amara Konneh, has raised issues with the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) for the sheer display of total disregard for the… Read more »
Liberia: Bar Adds to Condemnation of War and Economic Crimes Courts Process, Says It Was Not Consulted
The leader of Liberia's powerful National Bar Association, the professional organization of the nation's lawyers, has joined the growing list of civil society and victims' groups… Read more »
Liberia: Bioxcellence Hub Liberia Celebrates One Year Promoting Biomedical Science for Aspiring Scientists
BioXcellence Hub Liberia (BioX-LIB) has emerged as a beacon of knowledge and opportunity in the heart of Monrovia since its establishment with the mission to illuminate the path of… Read more »
Liberia: Loggers Illegally Cut Logs for Unlawful Bridge
Masayaha, a Lebanese-owned company, known for its repeated logging offenses, has harvested about 500 logs in River Cess County, outside of its area of operations. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Highlights Upstream Investment Opportunities At Invest in African Energy Event in London
Ahead of a new licensing round, Liberia is offering incentives for early investors, coupled with extensive 2D and 3D seismic data in its Liberia and Harper basins and a working… Read more »
July 11
Liberia: President Boakai Breaks Silence, Tells Legislature Yellow Machines Deal Still in Negotiation With Long-Time Friend
President Joseph Boakai said no deal has been reached by the government to purchase yellow machines as being speculated. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Condemns Houthi Militant Group's Attack On Liberia-Flagged Vessel in Red Sea
Liberia, in a strongly worded statement at the 132nd session of the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) currently being held at the headquarters of the IMO in… Read more »
West Africa: Liberian Government Alerts Ecowas Over Progress Towards Establishing War and Economic Crimes Courts
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has written a communication to the ECOWAS Commission, soliciting its support for the establishment of the Office… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Justice Cites Lack of Evidence for Delay in Prosecuting Lofa Violence Suspects
The Ministry of Justice has said that the lack of sufficient evidence is responsible for the delay in persecuting suspects linked to the September 29, 2023 political violence that… Read more »
July 09
Liberia: UN Receives Boakai's Letter Requesting Support for War Crimes Court
President Joseph Boakai has taken the first step in inviting international support for the establishment of Liberia's War and Economic Crimes Courts by sending a letter to… Read more »
Liberia: Real Muja Duo Samukai and Fully Join Danish Club AC Horsens
Youthful Liberian club Real Muja has announced that two of their players, Ali Haji Samukai and Emmanuel Fully, have signed with Danish club AC Horsens. Read more »
Liberia: Leaked Document Reveals Liberia Drug Enforcement Officer-in-Charge Requests Over $500k 'Emergency Fund' for Institution's 'Smooth Operation'
A leaked document in the possession of FrontPageAfrica has revealed that the officer-in-charge of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has requested from the Ministry of… Read more »
Liberia: Methodist Church Bishop Under Pressure to Call Special Session to Denounce Same-Sex Marriage
Calls are mounting for Bishop Samuel Quire of the United Methodist Church Liberia Annual Conference to convene a special session to allow church members to take a definitive stance… Read more »
Liberia: Barred, Broke Company Abandons Hundreds of Logs in Sinoe
In 2022, Timothy Odebunmi, joined two other Nigerian businessmen to establish Iroko Timber Logging Corporation in July 2021. Odebunmi has 50 percent shares, Samson Odebunmi, his… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Describes Display of Controversial Yellow Machines As Lack of Government Accountability
President Joseph Boakai and his Unity Party-led government are in the eye of the storm as criticisms swell around the questionable manner and form the 285 earth-moving equipment… Read more »
Liberia: Internal Affairs Minister Nyumalin Seeks Mutual Interests Between Guangdong University and Liberia
Internal Affairs Minister Francis Sakila Nyumalin and Assistant Minister for Research and Development Planning, Hon. D. Emmanuel Wheinyue, are among a group of African delegates… Read more »
Liberia: NPA Anchors Players Complain Management to LFA Over Termination of Contracts
Players of Liberia Football Association's second division team, NPA Anchors, have lodged a complaint with the LFA, alleging unfair contract termination by the club. Read more »