January 09, 2023
Liberia: President Weah Suspends Import Tariff On Rice
The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, has issued two Executive Orders affecting critical national issues germane to the security and wellbeing of citizens. On… Read more »
December 31, 2022
Liberia: Gold Boom Leads to Unregulated Mining and Ailing Rivers
"We cried for development, but they came and have dirtied our water," says Esther Zangar, a former fisherwoman. "We no longer fish, drink and cook with it." Read more »
December 29, 2022
Liberia: Liberia to Benefit From World Bank U.S.$311 Million Renewable Energy Projects
... Liberia like many West African countries has one of the lowest electrification rates coupled with some of the highest electricity costs in Sub-Saharan Africa Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - U.S. No Longer 'Safe Haven' for War Criminals, What Does It Mean?
... Implications for Liberia as Congress strengthens federal law to prosecute perpetrators of war crimes regardless of citizenship or where those crimes occurred. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Liberia: Strengthening Farmers, Agripreneurs
The Government of Liberia (GOL) through the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has strengthened the capacities of several farmers and agripreneurs with grants to enable them to increase… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Liberia: Tweah, Wife in Stable Condition - Govt
.... Tweah and his Wife, are "recuperating after undergoing surgeries at the Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey." Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - HIV Rates Soar in Montserrado, Margibi, Gr. Bassa
.... ..... Says National Aids Commission, showing steep escalation in HIV prevalence in populated counties, with the disease unevenly distributed, with urban dwellers being… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$100 Million Cocaine Bust Defendants Indicted
.... The indictment of the men by the Grand Jury of Montserrado also noted that the act of the defendants is contrary to Section 15.2 of the Money Laundering Act. Read more »
November 25, 2022
Liberia: Liberia - U.S. Ambassador Applauds IAA's Approach in Fighting Corruption
The United States Ambassador accredited near Monrovia, Michael McCarthy, has applauded the Internal Audit Agency for what he calls its unique approach to helping public… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia to Host West African Insurance Companies Conference
Over 140 delegates from five anglophone countries in West Africa are expected to attend this year's Annual Educational Conference of the West African Insurance Companies… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Liberia: Family of Government Critic Reports Death Threats
... "My life is not safe, and they are still threatening me because of my husband's stand against the government," Kpaka wrote in a statement to the police on November 10 seen by… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Liberia: 'National Elections Commission Compromised'
The Political Leader of the opposition Liberty Party (LP), Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, had said that the National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia is not independent and… Read more »
Liberia: President Weah Establishes National Railway Authority
... "Pursuant to the authority of the President under the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Liberia, I hereby direct that there shall be established a National Railway… Read more »
October 12, 2020
Liberia: Beyond Borders - Urgent Action Needed to Save Migratory Birds
Around the world, migratory birds provide immeasurable value to the environment. From pollination, to controlling pests, to food sources for other wildlife species, migratory birds… Read more »
April 21, 2020
Liberia: In Memoriam - 40 Years Since April 22, 1980
A Statement of Hope, Harmony, Progress - One Liberia, One People! Read more »
August 29, 2006
Liberia: Bribery Allegations Cloud Budget Passage
An alleged bribery scandal, which could smear the National Legislature, may take a new turn as the Senate investigates allegations by Montserrado County Representative Ketehkumeh… Read more »