November 23, 2023
Liberia: President-Elect Boakai Promises 'Responsible and Accountable Govt'
President-elect Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed gratitude for the trust bestowed upon him by the Liberian people and outlined his commitment to ushering in a new era of… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Suspends Liberia's Access to Loans Over Failure to Meet Its Debt Payment Obligations
Liberia faces a setback as the World Bank suspends its access to "unwithdrawn loans" due to the George Weah administration's failure to service previously disbursed loans, marking… Read more »
Liberia: Trans Woman, Gay Man Battle Family Neglect and Violence
Throughout her stay in her parents' house in Kakata, Margibi County, Renelle Bartee, 23, endured excruciating circumstances due to her gender identity. Read more »
Liberia: Weah's Mistake Must Not Be Repeated, There's the Need for an Audit
AUDIT IS A process where auditors look out for adherence to laws, rules, regulations, procedures and proper use of financial and other resources. Read more »
Liberia: 'We Were Careless With Our Votes' - Pres. Weah Tells His Cabinet At Retreat Following Concession of Run-Off Elections
President Weah believes cabinet ministers didn't do enough to protect and account for their votes, leading to early concession. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Liberia: Radio Nimba Apologizes to Magistrate Wuo Queeglay for Defamation of Character
The Management of Radio Nimba, a community radio station based in Sanniquellie has retracted a recent story it aired, which accused the magistrate of the Zuolay Magisterial Court… Read more »
Liberia: Abu Kamara Gets Late Lone Star Call-Up Replaces Sylvanus Nimely
Malaysia Super League club Kuching City's Liberian striker, Abu Razard Kamara, has received a late call-up to the national team of Liberia (Lone Star) from the technical staff for… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Amputee Football Professional Boakai Extends Contract Turkish Club
Amputee Lone Star's superstar, Morilai R. Boakai, has extended his contract with the Turkish club Konya Engelliler Gucu Amputee FC. The Liberian international's new contract will… Read more »
Liberia: A Wake-Up Call - Low Turnout in Run-Off Election Reflects Lack of Patriotism
IN THE AFTERMATH of Tuesday's runoff election, one glaring issue demands our immediate attention and introspection: the shockingly low voter turnout. The disappointing numbers… Read more »
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Denies Company's Exit Rumors
Lonestar Cell MTN has debunked reports that it is planning to leave Liberia. In recent days, news has been circulating that the MTN Group, the parent company of Lonestar Cell MTN,… Read more »
Liberia: Run-Off Liberia Marred By Very Low Turnout - Voters Explain Why
The just ended presidential runoff election in Liberia was marred by low turnout during the entire voting hours due to multiple factors ranging from the failure of elected and… Read more »
Liberia: 'Not True' - MoJ Says No Plans to Arrest Yekeh or Abe, Dismisses Opposition Claims
The Ministry of Justice has denied any intentions to arrest prominent figures of the opposition Unity Party, including Rep. Yekeh Y. Kolubah (District #10, Montserrado County), and… Read more »
Liberia: 'When George Weah Tries It, That Is the Last End to His Presidency' - Unity Party's Amos Tweh
Unity Party Secretary-General, Amos Tweh, has threatened that it would be the "last end of President George Weah's presidency" when he dares to undermine the democratic way of the… Read more »
Liberia: Tragedy Strikes Liberia-Flagged Vessel KMAX RULER r Targeted in Missile Attack Near Ukrainian Seaport
The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has been notified by the owners of the Liberia-flagged vessel, KMAX RULER, that it fell victim to a targeted attack by an anti-radar missile… Read more »
Liberia: Drug Enforcement Agency Replaces Officers Amidst Allegations of Corruption
In response to mounting evidence of alleged bribery and collusion with drug dealers, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has taken action by replacing key officers without… Read more »
Liberia: Wanep-Liberia Election Situation Room Highlights Smooth Voting Process Amidst Incidents and Urges Post-Election Peace
The Election Situation Room (ESR) released its third press statement today, updating the public on the progress of the presidential run-off election in Liberia. The ESR, in… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Liberia: Unity Party's Boakai Appears to Be On Cusp of Historic Win With 0.42 Percent Count Remaining
Former Vice President Joseph Boakai, 79, appears to be on the verge of being Liberia's next President after a very close contest with incumbent President George Weah, who came to… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Liberia: Opposition Joseph Boakai Maintains Marginal Lead With 86 Percent of Results Released
Opposition Unity Party's Joseph Boakai continues to lead in the runoff election, with results from 5,107 out of 5,890 polling places (86.71%) released on Thursday by the National… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Liberia: Post-Election Lawlessness Threatens Liberia's Post-War Peace
ON THE EVE of this week's runoff elections, Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean issued a stern warning to all actors in the ongoing electoral process to steer clear of announcing… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Liberia: U.S.-Based Liberian Business Woman Rallies Grand Gedeans for President George Weah Re-Election
In the build up to the Presidential runoff, a US-based Liberian entrepreneur and business woman, Madam Eva Youboty has intensified campaign in the southeastern county of Grand… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Liberia: Why the Liberian People Should Reelect George M. Weah
Elections are about choices and on the 14th of November, the Liberian people will be going to the polls for a run-off vote to elect their president for the next six years. Their… Read more »
Liberia: Embattled UN Permanent Mission 'Employee' Insists She's Employed, Debunks MoFA's Assertions On Her Unemployment
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Liberia has issued a statement refuting the allegations made by Wynee Cummings Wilson, a former staff member at the Permanent… Read more »
Liberia: Candid Advice, as Liberia Approaches the Second Round of the General and Presidential Elections, November 14, 2023
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Liberia: CSO Groups Demand Probe in Oscar Bloh's Saga
Ahead of the pending Presidential Run-off Election, three renowned local civil society organizations operating in the country have called for an immediate probe into allegation… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Conservation Works Supports Law Enforcement and Human Rights Training for Forestry Development Authority Park Rangers
Liberia Conservation Works, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), conducted a six-week training on law enforcement and human rights for… Read more »