July 16
Liberia: Boakai Made Errors
As debate on the arrival of yellow machines or earth-moving equipment continues in the country, two lawmakers of the ruling Unity Party have openly admitted to President Joseph N.… Read more »
Liberia: 'No Evidence Former Finance Minister Kamara Has Mental Illness'
Recent media reports claiming that former Finance Minister Boima S. Kamara cited mental illness for his resignation have shown to lack any evidence, as the NewDawn newspaper's… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, Sierra Lone Declare Zero Tolerance for SGBV
Civil Society Organizations from the Mano River Region, specifically Liberia and Sierra Leone, reaffirm their commitment to combating sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Read more »
Liberia: For Stealing U.S.$96,875.00 - 5 Ex-Officials of Plan Parenthood Liberia Found Guilty
Five former officials of the Plan Parenthood Association of Liberia have been found guilty of stealing Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy- Five United States Dollars… Read more »
July 15
Africa: LPRA D-G Joins Panel to Highlight Africa's Oil & Gas Investment Hotspots
Global energy companies and financial entities - Africa Oil Corp., Standard Bank, and the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority - discussed where global funds should flow and… Read more »
Liberia: On 2nd Thoughts - Boakai's 'Yellow Machines' Letter to the Legislature Proves Conflict of Interest
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's letter to the Legislature concerning the acquisition of some 285 earthmoving equipment has opened another Pandora's box, raising issues about the… Read more »
Liberia: FDA, IWL Boost Forestry Sector
The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and Integrity Watch Liberia (IWL) have launched an anti-corruption mobile application called "Talkay" for reporting corruption and… Read more »
Liberia: LCC Grades Boakai's First 6 Months
The Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) says President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's removal of individuals from tenured positions contravenes the rule of law but hails his bold step on war… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$20.4m Signed for Costal Communities' Resilience
The Government of Liberia has signed a US$20.4M Climate Change Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with partners to enhance the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities against… Read more »
July 12
Liberia: Letter to God - Lord, You See Why Our Village Looking Leh This!
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Liberia: Boakai Launches U.S.$117m Gf Grant Cycle-7
President Boakai promises to invest more in strengthening Liberia's supply chain management system as he launches Global Fund Grant Cycle-7 here, totaling US$117m Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Late Cameo
The Boakai administration has faced weeks of criticism for allegedly violating public procurement procedures and showing no regard for the Legislature in allegedly entering… Read more »
Liberia: LNP Dismisses Officer for Killing Teenager
Liberia's Police Chief, Col. Gregory Coleman, has warned that the LNP remains committed to upholding professional standards. Read more »
Liberia: Peacebuilding Office Predicts Resistance If
The Liberia Peacebuilding Office warns that unless the government engages in massive public education about establishing the War and Economic Crimes Court, the process could face… Read more »
Liberia: Rights Defender Wants Amb. Conteh's Appointment Withdrawn
A local rights activist picks bones with Ambassador Dr. Al-Hassan Conteh, Interim Head of the University of Liberia, calling President Boakai to withdraw his appointment. Read more »
Liberia: LDEA Confiscates Drugs Worth U.S.$4k
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency detachment in River Gee County, southeast Liberia, seizes narcotics valued at US$4,000. Read more »
July 08
Liberia: 'I'm Not Witch-Hunting Anybody' - President Boakai
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has informed former President George Manneh Weah and other opposition leaders that his government is not witch-hunting anybody but intends to rectify… Read more »
Liberia: SRC's Closure Affects Nearly 1,500 Students
Management recently closed the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Weala, Margibi County, following a violent strike by aggrieved tappers. This is hampering the schooling of… Read more »
Liberia: On 2nd Thoughts - President Boakai Must Come Clean
They say he who comes with equity must come with clean hands. So, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is being demanded to come clean about the 285 pieces of earth-moving equipment. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Killed in Guinea
State Security forces in Guinea have arrested a 42-year-old Malian for allegedly killing his 32-year-old Liberian girlfriend, Miss Rose Kou Garteh, a mother of 2 children. Read more »
Liberia: Another Ebomaf Deal?
The arrival of the first batch of the controversial 285 pieces of earth-moving equipment has raised more questions about transparency and accountability within the Boakai… Read more »
Liberia: Rotary Club of Monrovia Inducts New Leadership
The Rotary Club of Monrovia (RCM) has inducted a new corps of officials to steer the club's affairs. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Yellow Machines Are Like Cow Pupu
The arrival and display of yellow machines brought to the country via the Freeport of Monrovia look impressive and welcoming, at least on the surface, but the entire deal is like… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Educator Warns Students Against Drugs
Liberian educator Elder Roosevelt Lakpor Zodon has cautioned students to refrain from using drugs if they want to be useful citizens. Read more »
Liberia: APM Terminals Liberia Disburses Fourth Round of Scholarship Funds
APM Terminals Liberia has again reaffirmed its commitment to education in Montserrado County with the recent disbursement of scholarship funds. Read more »
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