August 14, 2025
Liberia: Citizens' Fury Boils Over As Monrovia Residents Torch Drug Den
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Liberia: 'Too Young to Die' - Soul Clinic Weeps Death of Promising Youth to Drug Addiction
Barely one week following the mass campaign against drug-trafficking and addiction held under the banner "Say No to Drugs," the battle seems rigid and far from ending anytime soon. Read more »
Liberia: Ret. Capt. Anderson Calls On Boakai-Koung Government to Integrate Over 17,000 Afl Veterans Into National Development
The leadership of the Veterans of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), under National Commander Retired Captain William Phillip Anderson, has unveiled the 2025-2029 Strategic Veteran… Read more »
Liberia: Elite Academy Departs Liberia for Bvb Youth Tournament
A delegation of 14 players and their head coach from the Elite Football Academy (EFA) departed Liberia for Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 to participate in the BVB… Read more »
August 13, 2025
Liberia: U.S Department Highlights Government Pressure, Dismissals Over Social Media Criticism
The United States Department of State's 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices has flagged incidents in Liberia where government actions placed limits on freedom of… Read more »
August 12, 2025
Liberia: Nimba County District Five By-Election Opens Peacefully Amid Calls for Unity
Voters in Buu Yao District Number Five turned out peacefully today to elect a new representative to replace Senator Samuel Kogar, following weeks of appeals for calm from political… Read more »
Liberia: FPA Editor, Reporter Appointed Correspondents for Changsha Evening Newspaper in China
Selma Lomax, editor of FrontPageAfrica, and Webster Clayeh, Senior reporter, have been appointed as correspondents for the Changsha Evening News in Hunan Province, China. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's True Whig Party Mourns Passing of Minister Sylvester Grigsby, Salutes Decades of Public Service
The Grand Old True Whig Party (TWP) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sylvester M. Grigsby, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, describing him as a pillar of… Read more »
Liberia: Ecobank Robbery Suspect Charged With Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder Appears in Court
A 44-year-old man accused of attempting to rob Ecobank Liberia's 11th Street branch made his first appearance at the Monrovia City Court on Monday, August 11, 2025. Read more »
August 11, 2025
Liberia/Algeria: Fassell CEO Kuoh Fires Warning At Algerian Giants Ahead of CAF Champions League Preliminary Round
Liberia's champions, FC Fassell, have been drawn against Algeria's league champions, MC Alger, in the preliminary round of the 2025-26 CAF Champions League following the draw held… Read more »
Liberia: District 9 Dethrones District 7 to Win 2025 Montserrado District League Title
In one of the most remarkable stories in recent Montserrado County district league of Liberian football, District 9 has been crowned 2025 Montserrado County District League… Read more »
Liberia: ITF Lifts 15-Year Ban On Liberia Tennis Federation
After nearly 15 years of international exclusion, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has officially lifted its suspension of the Liberia Tennis Federation (LTF), restoring… Read more »
Liberia: House Committee Issues 20-Day Ultimatum to Hummingbird Resources to Pay $3.485m or Face Severe Punishment
The House of Representatives, through its Joint Committee on Concession Review and Investment, has issued a decisive 20-working-day ultimatum to Hummingbird Resources (Liberia)… Read more »
Liberia: Dr. Norman Demands Formal Erratum From Verity Newspaper Over 'Wrongful' Photo Use in Corruption Report
Bomi Community College (BCC) President, Dr. Zobong B. Norman, is formally calling on Verity Newspaper to publish an erratum for wrongfully using his photograph in a corruption… Read more »
Liberia: Seku I. Sheriff School Cleared in Graduation Fee Controversy After Student Leader Admits to Document Tampering
The administration of Seku I. Sheriff (SIS) Elementary, Junior and Senior High School has been cleared of recent allegations that it was charging graduation fees far exceeding the… Read more »
Liberia: MPC's Simeon Freeman Questions Yellow Machines Purchase Amid Economic Turmoil
Amid Liberia's worsening economic crisis, the political leader of the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC), Simeon Freeman, is calling on the Boakai administration to reconsider… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Dedicates Renovated Military Barracks in Nimba County
President Joseph Boakai has marked a significant milestone in Liberia's journey toward a stronger, more secure and dignified future by dedicating the newly renovated Camp Grant… Read more »
Liberia: Mayon Foundation CEO Applauds Anti-Drug Efforts, Urges Focus On Reform Over Stigmatization
Mr. Darlingboy Isiah Mayon, CEO of the Mayon Foundation, has praised the recent wave in public participation to combat drug addiction in Liberia, calling the widespread support a… Read more »
Liberia: Bassa High Alumni in U.S. Rallies for Alma Mater As Emmanuel Reeves Donates $20k
In an impassioned address at the Bassa High School Alumni Association U.S.A. Inc.'s annual convention, alumnus Emmanuel Nuku Reeves announced a $20,000 donation to his alma mater,… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Disease Surveillance Officers Threaten to Halt Reporting Over Unpaid Arrears, Payroll Exclusion
Liberia's Disease Surveillance Officers (SOs) have issued a hard-hitting ultimatum to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), threatening to suspend all… Read more »
Liberia: House Speaker Koon Pledges Action On Rural Women's Land Rights
House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has vowed to champion legislative reforms aimed at empowering rural women and strengthening land rights across Liberia. His pledge came after… Read more »
Liberia: Newly Appointed Commerce and Industry Inspector General Seizes Over $100,000 Worth of Expired Frozen Goods in Ganta
The newly appointed Inspector General of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has confiscated expired frozen fish, chicken, and meat valued at over one Hundred Thousand United… Read more »
Liberia: 'Deal Backs Fire' - Grand Gedeh Lawmaker Demands Strict Oversight in Proposed Takeover of Putu Iron Ore Project
The imminent takeover of the Putu Iron Ore Mining Concession by the Iron Ore Group (IOG) faces stiff resistance as Representative Jacob C. Debee, II of Grand Gedeh District #3, has… Read more »
Liberia: Conservationists Raise Alarm As 'Eco-Guards' Resume Hunting in Nimba Reserve
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Liberia: Boakai Mourns Death of State Minister Grigsby
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has expressed profound shock and deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Sylvester M. Grigsby, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs --… Read more »
