Liberia: 'Every Dollar Is Miracle Material' - First Lady Kartumu Boakai Turns Birthday Gala Into a Call for National Action

Liberia's First Lady, Kartumu Y. Boakai's recent birthday celebration stood a bold and transformative vision: the construction of the KYB Foundation Multipurpose Complex -- a… Read more »

Liberia: 'You Are Educators and Watchdogs' - CBL Urges Journalists to Lead Accurate Economic Reporting

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Thursday hosted a one-day intensive training on monetary policy communication for journalists, aimed at enhancing the accuracy and quality of… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Initiates Digital Skills Training for Rural Women to Boost Economic Inclusion

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the Government of Liberia and other partners, has officially launched a Training of Trainers (ToT)… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Women Empowerment Project Strengthens Outreach With Major Asset Handover to Partner Organizations

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP), today officially handed over critical logistical assets to implementing partners… Read more »

Liberia: Government Officials Must Go Beyond Public Confessions and Match Deeds With Words

ON THURSDAY, THOUSANDS of Liberians--predominantly women and youth--braved the rain and took to the streets of Monrovia in a powerful show of collective anger and desperation.… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia - 'Save a Dying Generation' - Campaigners Demand Government Action to End Drug Trafficking and Abuse

In defiance of the downpour of rain, Liberians and foreign nationals within the borders of Liberia took to the streets on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in demand of the government's… Read more »

Liberia: LTA Chair Massaquoi Dismisses Viral $10k Salary, Fuel Cash Allegations

The Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Clarence Massaquoi, has dismissed as false and misleading widespread claims that commissioners at the institution… Read more »

Liberia: Judge Approves $500k Bond but Refuses to Release Defendants in Capitol Arson Case

Controversy has erupted after Judge Roosevelt Z. Willie of Criminal Court "A" denied a motion by defense lawyers to release several defendants in the high-profile Capitol Building… Read more »

Liberia: No More Business As Usual - Liberia Musicians Union New Certified Leadership Takes Full Control

In a major step toward restoring credibility and unity in Liberia's creative sector, the Musicians Union of Liberia (MULIB) has officially confirmed the induction of a new… Read more »

Liberia: Drug Enforcement Agency Foils Major Drug Smuggling Attempt At Bo Waterside, Arrests Four With Synthetic Narcotics

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has announced the arrest of four suspects in a major drug bust at the Bo Waterside Port of Entry in Grand Cape Mount County. Read more »

Liberia: LACC and UNDP Train Journalists to Advance Investigative Reporting and Anti-Corruption Accountability

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Program(UNDP), Thursday kickoff a two-day training forum for more then 30 Liberian… Read more »

Liberia: Lawmakers Admit Failure in Drug War, Vow Action After Accepting Protesters' Petition

Liberian lawmakers have publicly admitted the government's failure to curb drug trafficking and abuse, pledging to take urgent action after receiving a petition from anti-drug… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Risks Losing Millions in Climate Finance Without Carbon Market Authority

Liberia is sitting on a multi-million-dollar climate finance opportunity--but without action, the window is closing fast. While other African nations cash in on their forests and… Read more »

Liberia: 'Seize and Auction Their Properties' - Anti-Drug Campaigners Demand Tough Measures Against 'Big Hands' in Drug Trade

Protesters leading the Say No To Drugs campaign are calling on the Government of Liberia to confiscate and auction the properties of powerful individuals--referred to as "big… Read more »

Liberia: 'Drug Dealers Are Enemies of the State' - James Holder Nuahn Joins the Frontlines - As Liberia Battles Rising Drug Addiction

James Holder Nuahn, a prominent son of District #10 Montserrado county and a fierce advocate for youth development, has issued a stark warning in the face of Liberia's growing drug… Read more »

Liberia: Liberians Protest Spike In Illicit Drug Use

Hundreds of Liberians, led by youth groups and elderly women are staging a peaceful protest in Monrovia to demand tougher action against the trafficking and abuse of illicit drugs… Read more »

Liberia: Timothy Weah Takes the Leap - Joins Olympique De Marseille From Juventus

United States of America winger and son of Liberian football legend George Manneh Weah, Timothy Weah has officially joined Olympique de Marseille from Juventus, returning to French… Read more »

Liberia: The Requisite Solution to Our Drug Problem - a View From a Practitioner

The drug crisis in Liberia has reached epidemic proportions, threatening national security, public health, and social cohesion. Addressing this complex challenge requires a… Read more »

Nigeria: On Eve of Anti-Drug March, Boakai Declares Tough Measures As Liberia's Envoy to Nigeria Blames Nigerians for Drug Influx, Urges Joint Action

On the eve of a nationwide march against drug abuse and trafficking, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has announced sweeping new measures to combat Liberia's growing drug crisis,… Read more »

Liberia: 'A Patriot's Cry' - Former Foreign Minister Olubanke King-Akerele Launches Bold New Book Calling for National Renewal

On Wednesday Liberia witnessed a powerful moment of reflection and renewal as Her Excellency Olubanke King-Akerele, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, officially launched her… Read more »

Liberia: Former Senate Pro-Tempore Criticizes Government's Decision to Uphold Amended Bea Mountain Agreement

The former President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, Armah Zolu Jallah, has blasted the Unity Party (UP) led-Government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for upholding the… Read more »

Liberia: Alpha Phi Alpha Joins National March, Calls for Urgent Action to End Drug Crisis in Liberia

As campaigners march against drug abuse and trafficking today, the Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has joined thousands of citizens, civil society… Read more »

Liberia: Acting Lacra Boss Saryee Denies Credibility Crisis At Institution

The Acting Director General of the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority (LACRA), Dan Torkamawon Saryee Sr., has strongly dismissed media reports suggesting the… Read more »

Liberia: Restoring Order in Liberia - a Call for Authoritative Leadership

Liberia stands at a crossroads where governance is synonymous with fluctuating standards and political turbulence. Read more »

Liberia: Ombudsman Recommends Dismissal of 26 Top Officials for Code of Conduct Violations

The Office of the Ombudsman in Liberia has recommended to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai the dismissal of nearly two dozen public officials for allegedly violating the National Code… Read more »