June 17
Liberia: Six Suspects Arrested in Pleebo Over Abuse, Smuggling of Kush, Others
Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested six people in Pleebo, Maryland, over the usage of illicit substances. Led by Special Agent Moses B. Birr, officers of the… Read more »
Liberia: Over 100 Women Convene in Ganta to Brainstorm On Women's Rights
Over 100 women from across Liberia gathered in Ganta last week in a consultative conference to brainstorm on issues about the rights of women and come up with a policy. Read more »
Liberia: Former Minister of Commerce to Address WTO's 9th Global Review of Aid for Trade
Liberia's former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Axel Addy, is expected to address the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Ninth Global Review of Aid for Trade. Read more »
Liberia: Deputy Defense Minister Promises a 'Robust, Dynamic Military'
Dr. Augustine T. Larmin, Deputy Defense Minister for Administration at the Ministry of National Defense (MoD), has said that he would work with the Defense Minister to build a… Read more »
June 14
Liberia: No Single Ruling Party Has All the Technocrats and Experts - a Government of Inclusion Is the Way Forward
All over the world, including developed, developing and underdeveloped countries, no single ruling party has ever produced or has all the Technocrats or Experts needed to run an… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Arrest Policy Under Scrutiny for Gender Inclusivity
Supported by the Kvinna Till Kvinna Foundation and Sweden in Liberia, the Organization for Women and Children (ORWOCH) recently held a day-long focus group discussion to integrate… Read more »
June 13
Liberia: U.S.$44.6m for Liberian Women Empowerment
Hundreds of Liberian women from rural Montserrado County gathered with eager anticipation as the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) concluded a three-day National… Read more »
Liberia: Legislature Expresses Concern Over 'Disrespect' Shown Former President Weah
The House of Representatives has raised concerns over reports of former President George M. Weah's alleged denial of access to the Clar Marie Weah VIP Lounge at the Roberts… Read more »
Liberia: CDC At a Crossroad
In a bold move, "We the People", the leading political organization advocating for sweeping reforms within the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has issued an ultimatum to the… Read more »
Liberia: Elephants Add New Towns to Crop-Raiding Menu
Last year, Nancy Mulbah, a businesswoman in Duala, decided to quit her market table to become a full-time farmer. Read more »
May 30
Liberia: Formalizing Liberia's Informal Sector
-- Commerce Ministry inaugurates Petty Trade Registration Center; says registrations are free until December 31, 2024 Read more »
June 11
Liberia: Grow-2 Program Sponsors Liberian Delegation At International Cluster Conference III in Ghana
The Grow 2 program, funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia and implemented by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has invited key government officials… Read more »
Liberia: Purukpeh Agric Founder Off to Ghana for Weeklong Study Tour
The founder of Purukpeh Agriculture, a local food processing venture, Madam Estelle Liberty-Kemoh has been selected among a pool of Liberian small and medium-scale Agro and Agri… Read more »
June 12
Sierra Leone: Ex-Sierra Leone Rebel Commander Sues Advocates for Wrongful Prosecution
The Civil Law Court in Monrovia is set to begin hearings on June 15 regarding a US$50 million lawsuit filed by Gibril Massaquoi against Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP)… Read more »
Liberia: Finance, LRA, Others Under House's X-Ray
Capitol Building, Monrovia-- With a few days to the end of mid-year, it seems that the House of Representatives intends to espouse (use) its investigatory power, which encompasses… Read more »
Liberia: New Forest Monitoring Project Launched
A project intended to empower the Liberian media to be more robust in reporting forest issues in the country has been launched -- thankfully, for the second time running. The… Read more »
Liberia: Bao Chico Pollutes Creeks, Destroying Homes
Bao Chico has polluted water sources in landowning communities, depriving locals of safe drinking water, a DayLight investigation found. Read more »
Liberia: 'Water Everywhere' - Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Monrovia
The voice on the line remained calm, devoid of panic, yet hinted at underlying distress. The caller expressed a desire to speak with the Editor. Read more »
Liberia: Human Rights Group Urges National Govt to Pass Protection Policy
The Liberia Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (LICHRD) recently held a one-day awareness workshop focusing on the National Human Rights Defenders policy of Liberia. Read more »
June 10
Liberia: MOVEE Confirms Kemayah As Leader Through 2029 Amid Internal Conflict
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Movement for Economic Empowerment (MOVEE) has reaffirmed its mandate for Ambassador Dee Maxwell Saah Kemayah to lead the party and… Read more »
June 11
Liberia: National Railway Authority in Sight
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to sign an executive order to establish the Liberia National Railway Authority (LNRA), marking a significant step towards enhancing and… Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Decries Meager Budget Support to Judiciary
The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has expressed concern over the US$17 million budgetary allocation for the judiciary, describing it as a disservice to the rule of law. Read more »
June 04
Liberia: NDI Africa Regional Director Calls for Solidarity to Foster Peace
The National Democratic Institute's (NDI) Regional Director for Central and West Africa, Dr. Chris Fomunyoh, has called on African leaders to build solidarity to foster peace and… Read more »
June 11
Liberia: CU Graduates 765 This Week
Cuttington University's main campus in Suakoko, Bong County, is already abuzz with excitement as the school begins its 2024 commencement convocation exercises, where 765 students… Read more »
May 30
Liberia: Internal Wrangling Rocks CDC
-- Partisans demand accountability for 2023 campaign funds, call for robust reforms within coalition Read more »