July 13, 2023
Liberia: Rebirth Liberia Movement Withdraws Presidential Candidacy to Promote Peace and Unity
Apostle J. Aaron Wright, Sr., the leader of the Rebirth Liberia Movement, announced the withdrawal of his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections. Speaking to his fellow… Read more »
Liberia: Court to Compel Govt to Produce Evidence Against Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and Others in Murder Trial
State prosecutors would be compelled to produce all pieces of evidence that led to the indictment of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott, after the Justice in Chambers,… Read more »
Liberia: Wreh Jr. On the Move Leaves Southend United and Joins Hartlepool
Chris Wreh Jr., the son of former Liberian international and former Arsenal striker Christopher Wreh, has recently made a move to English National League side Hartlepool United. Read more »
Liberia: Christopher Sivili, Last Year July 26 Torture Victim, Calls for Investigation Into His Maltreatment and Bringing Perpetrators to Book
Christopher Walter Sisulu Sivili, a member of the Student Unification Party (SUP) on campus, is seeking justice for the brutal attack and torture he endured during a protest on… Read more »
Liberia: Internal Audit Agency Begins Stakeholder's Dialogue to Release Public Sector Compliance Scorecard
The Government of Liberia through the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), has commenced a two-day stakeholders dialogue to release a public sector compliance scorecard for government line… Read more »
Liberia: Israel to Build 1000KVA Solar-Farm At Foreign Ministry
On the sidelines of President George Manneh Weah's recent Visit to the State of Israel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dean of the Cabinet of the Republic of Liberia, Amb.… Read more »
Liberia: Why I Chose Dr. Urey Yarkpawolo As My Running Mate - Gongloe
The standard bearer of the Liberia People's Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, said he chose Dr. Emmanuel K Urey-Yarkpawolo as his running mate because "I believe this is the man… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Liberia: Doe Returns From Afcon Under-23 Finals in Morocco
FIFA badged assistant referee Joel Wonka Doe has returned to Liberia after participating in the 2023 men's under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Morocco. Read more »
Liberia: Former Nigerian President Goodluck E. Jonathan and Burkina Faso's Former Prime Minister Visit Liberia to Discuss Upcoming Elections
Former Nigerian President Goodluck E. Jonathan and former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso and ECOWAS Commission President Kadrie Desire Ouedraogo paid a courtesy visit to Bhofal… Read more »
Liberia: Woman, 27, Appears in Court for Gun Arrest At Rep. Kolubah's District Office
A 27-year-old woman, Watta Kollie, was presented in the Monrovia City Court after being arrested in connection with the possession of a single-barrel shotgun, seven live rounds,… Read more »
Liberia: Govt and African Development Bank to Commence Construction of 444km Coastal Highway This Year
The government of Liberia and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have finalized discussions to kick-start the construction of the 444km long coastal highway before 2023. Read more »
Liberia: Unity Party Standard Bearer Names Former Auditor General John Morlu As Lead Campaign Fundraiser
The standard bearer of the Unity Party, Amb. Joseph Boakai on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Auditor General John Morlu, II as the lead campaign fundraiser. This… Read more »
Liberia: Football Technician, LFA Tech Advisor, Henry Browne, Is Dead
The Liberian football community is mourning the loss of another prominent figure as Henry N. Browne, the technical director of the Liberia Football Association (LFA), passed away… Read more »
Liberia: Media Icon Ola Signal Expands Influence With New U.S. Venture
In a groundbreaking move, renowned African media mogul Olasunkanmi Olanrewaju, popularly known as Ola Signal, has established his presence in the United States, solidifying his… Read more »
Liberia: Buses Grounded, Massive Debt for Lubricants, Expired Tenure, and Mismanagement Plague National Transit Authority
The National Transit Authority (NTA) is facing imminent collapse due to poor management, leading to a significant number of buses owned by the organization being out of service for… Read more »
West Africa: Fisheries DG Highlights CECAF Impact Across Member Countries As International Fisheries Meeting Begins
The 23rd annual meeting of the Fisheries Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF-FAO) has officially commenced in Liberia with Liberian Fisheries Director General… Read more »
Liberia: 'Companies Fail to Meet Expectations' - Public Works Minister Tells Senate
Public Works Minister Mrs. Ruth Corker Collins and her team appeared before the Liberian Senate committee of a whole on Tuesday to provide updates on the ongoing road construction… Read more »
Liberia: Congressman Smith Calls On Liberian Senate to Reject Pro-Abortion Bill
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Health and Global Human Rights Subcommittee has called on the Liberian Senate to live up to its obligation and defend life at all… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Liberia: Outgoing U.S. Ambassador Apologizes for Word Choice in Press Conference, Acknowledges Misunderstanding of 'Nonsense' in Liberia
Outgoing United States Ambassador Michael McCarthy has issued an apology for his choice of words during his penultimate press conference, acknowledging that he did not fully grasp… Read more »
Liberia: Women Demand Political Parties to Adhere to 30 Percent Gender Representation Agreement
A conglomeration of Liberian women from diverse backgrounds have called on political parties to fully implement the Memorandum of Understanding they sign with the National… Read more »
Liberia: Gedeh4weah - Grand Gedeans Vow to Vote Weah for Second Term
Citizens of Grand Gedeh County gathered in their masse in Monrovia at the weekend with one intention to re-elect President George Weah at the October 10 ballot for a second… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, World Bank Sign U.S.$300 Million Agreement for St. Paul River Hydro Power Plant Project
The World Bank Group has committed an initial amount of US$300 million to the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) for the construction of the St. Paul River Hydro Electric Power… Read more »
Liberia: Four Die in Fire Disaster in Nimba County
Four persons are reported dead in a fire disaster in the Bassa Community, Ganta, Nimba County. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Heads of State and Governments Endorse Liberia's Candidacy for UN Security Council Membership
Bissau - The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have unanimously supported Liberia's bid for a Non-Permanent Member seat on the… Read more »
Liberia: Henry Costa Exposes 'Betrayal and Broken Promises' in Rift With Ambassador Joseph Boakai As ALP Severs Ties
Henry Costa, a former staunch supporter of the Unity Party's Joseph Boakai, has revealed a tale of betrayal and broken promises in his encounters with the former Vice President,… Read more »