May 24
Liberia: 'Corruption! Political Corruption and Its Impact On Development in Liberia'
Corruption has long been recognized as a pervasive issue in Liberia, impeding progress and hindering the nation's development. Despite efforts to combat it, corruption continues to… Read more »
June 08
Liberia: Period With Pride Delivers Over 100 Pads to Students At Rosetta Steps Education Center in Caldwell, Liberia
Period With Pride, a student-led initiative founded by Estella Bracewell, a passionate 11th grader, proudly announces the successful delivery of over 100 sanitary pads to students… Read more »
June 03
Liberia: Transport Minister, Transit Authority Boss Summoned Over Hike in Transport Fares
The House of Representatives is concerned about the government's ongoing reforms to improve the transportation sector but amid the rainy season and slight increment of petroleum --… Read more »
May 23
Liberia: Moci to Get Vigilant in Monitoring, Inspection for Compliance
The Inspectorate department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) says there will be vigilant in monitoring and inspecting warehouses and business entities for compliance… Read more »
June 04
Liberia: Former CBL Deputy Governor, Charles Sirleaf, is Dead
Much shock and sorrow have followed the passing of Charles E. Sirleaf, 68, the son of former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, in Ghana on Sunday. Condolences have been… Read more »
May 13
Liberia: Wakorlor Jungle Ecolodge, an Exquisite Resort, Launched in Cape Mount
Wakorlor Jungle Ecolodge and Reserve, an exquisite resort located in the Wakorlor jungle of Grand Cape Mount County, has been officially opened to the public. The inauguration of… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$13.2 Million for Legislative Projects
Members of the House of Representatives and Senate have allotted US$13.2m in the 2024 Budget for "Legislative Projects," signaling a move towards decentralization and grassroots… Read more »
May 10
Liberia: Stand Intervenes in Keh-Keh, Pem-Pem No-Go Zones
The Liberia National Police has temporarily suspended restrictions on the No-Go Zone for Bike and keh-keh riders, influenced by the intervention of Solidarity and Trust for A New… Read more »
Africa: 'Judicial Institutions Are Susceptible to Corruption'
While corruption has direct damaging consequences in general on the functioning of state institutions, and in particular on the administration of justice, it decreases public trust… Read more »
May 09
Liberia: The Conspicuous Display of Juju or Charms At Football Matches Is Not Good Sportsmanship
Soccer or the game of football throughout the world is a game of entertainment and sportsmanship which, according to the rules of the game, should be played void of any outside… Read more »
Liberia: LNRCS Applauds President Boakai's May Declaration
The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has applauded President H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., for his official declaration, designating May as Red Cross Month and May 8 as… Read more »
Liberia: Drug 'More Dangerous Than Kush' in Liberia
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency Director General, Col. Abraham Kromah, has disclosed that a new Drug identified as Zombie is in the country. Read more »
May 08
Liberia: Margibi Rescue Mission Campaigners Disappointed
Unity Party Rescue Mission Stakeholders in Margibi County have expressed serious disappointment in the manner and form they have been treated in getting appointed positions in… Read more »
Liberia: 'War Crimes Court Should Focus On Liberia's Future'
Dr. Beth Van Schaack, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice (GCJ), has emphasized the importance of focusing on Liberia's future through the establishment of the War… Read more »
Liberia: SDI Lauds Boakai for Brutal Stance Against Western Cluster
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) has lauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his recent rebuke of Western Cluster Liberia Limited activities in the country--taking an… Read more »
May 07
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Visits Liberia On a Peer Exchange & Learning Mission
A ten-man Sierra Leonean delegation arrived in the Country on Sunday, May 5, 2024, for a five-day peer learning and exchange between Liberia and Sierra Leone, two EITI-implementing… Read more »
May 06
Liberia: 'Lawless Lawyers'?
The indoor program meant to climax celebration of the Law Day on the afternoon of Friday, May 3, at the Paynesville City Hall, was marred by disorder as tensions escalated among… Read more »
May 03
Liberia: Liberia Inches Closer to War Crimes Court
Liberia inched closer to a long-awaited reckoning for its brutal civil wars with the signing of a landmark executive order on May 2, 2024. Signing the historic Executive Order… Read more »
May 02
West Africa: Liberia Launches Ecowas Integration Program
-- As Deputy Foreign Minister Wants Quick Win and Tangible Projects to Impact the lives of Citizens of the region Read more »
Liberia: Senator Momo Wants Contec Global's Resident Permit Contract Canceled
Lofa County Senator, Momo Cyrus called for the cancellation of a multimillion-dollar residence permit contract between the Liberian government and CONTEC Global Liberia for… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Concurs With House On U.S.$738.8m National Budget
The Senate has unanimously concurred with the House of Representatives on the passage of the US$738,859,827, 2024 National Budget. The passage of the fiscal instrument sees the… Read more »
Liberia: GOL Finally Settles WAEC's Debts
For Liberian students who were in danger of missing the regionally administered West African Senior Secondary Certification Examinations (WASSCE) due to years of indebtedness to… Read more »
Liberia: Opposition Parties Slam Boakai Over Tenured Officials' Suspension
The opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC) of Alexander B. Cummings and the Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) of businessman Simeon Freeman, have collectively slammed… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Proposes Name Change for MIA
The House of Representatives is scrutinizing a draft law to repeal "CHAPTER 25, MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, TITLE 12 EXECUTIVE LAW OF 1972, LIBERIAN CODES OF LAW REVISED, TO… Read more »
Liberia: House Reviews 'Presidential Transition Act'
Liberia is the first African republic to proclaim its independence and is Africa's second oldest modern republic next to Ethiopia; but since the political history of the Republic… Read more »