February 13
Liberia: Rule of Law Caucus Condemns House Majority Bloc's Defiance of Supreme Court Ruling
The Rule of Law Caucus of the House of Representatives has strongly condemned members of the self-proclaimed majority bloc for their continued defiance of a Supreme Court ruling,… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Anti-Corruption Push Hits a Crossroads, Glassco's Suspension Raises Questions of Selective Justice
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's ongoing battle against corruption in Liberia took a turn on February 13, with the suspension of Emma Glassco, the Director-General of the National… Read more »
Liberia: Mayor Siafa Says MCC Manages 28 Percent of All Wastes in Monrovia, Rallies for City's Beautification
The Mayor of the Monrovia City Corporation Jonn-Charuk Siafa at the start of the "Monrovia Week" decried the alarming situation of waste in the city of Monrovia. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Precarious Investment Climate - Chasing New Foreign Millions While Failing to Protect Existing One
Liberia stands at a crossroads. Our rich natural resources offer an unprecedented opportunity for growth and prosperity. Yet, time and time again, our headlines have been dominated… Read more »
Liberia: Top Liberian Lawyer Reiterates Disappointment in Up Government for Ignoring Rule of Law Amid Speaker Koffa's Eviction
Legal expert Cllr. Taiwan S. Gongloe has condemned the removal of House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa's belongings from his office, calling the action "illegal." Read more »
Liberia: Springfield City Council Votes in Solidarity With Liberians, Condemns U.S. Deportation Policies
Springfield City Council has unanimously cast a vote in solidarity with Liberians living in the United States while urging the Trump administration to halt mass deportations and… Read more »
Liberia: Naymote Report - Boakai Administration Completes Four Percent of Promise in First Year
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released its much-anticipated One-Year Performance Report on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. The report assesses the Unity… Read more »
Liberia: LEC Connects New Customers in Unification Town
UNIFICATION TOWN, Margibi County- The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has commissioned a new substation in Unification Town, expanding its capacity to serve more customers.… Read more »
February 12
Liberia: Ganta Magisterial Court Among Nimba County Courts Accused of Collecting Excessive Bond, Illegal Fees
Several individuals seeking justice at the magisterial courts in Nimba County have accused court officials of demanding large sums of money before they can proceed with their… Read more »
Liberia: Justice Gbeisay Finally Clarifies Supreme Court's Ruling, Says Majority Bloc's Actions Were Ultra Vires
Liberia: Justice Gbeisay Finally Clarifies Supreme Court's Ruling, Says Majority Bloc's Actions Were Ultra Vires Read more »
Liberia: U.S, Aid Cut Will Have Devastating Impact On Liberian NGOs and the Aid Economy, Says One Local NGO Head
Thousands of Liberian NGOs reeling from USAID cuts; job cuts, programs end Finance ministry and central bank brace for cuts to World Bank funding Hotels, real estate owners,… Read more »
Liberia: Rampaging Baboon Injures Child, Others in Grand Cape Mount As Residents Blame Government Inaction
Residents of Madina, Grand Cape Mount County, are living in fear after a chimpanzee severely injured several people, including a seven-year-old child. Read more »
February 11
Liberia: Justice Gbeisay Justifies Supreme Court's Boycott of President Boakai's State of the Nation Address
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, has defended the highest court's decision not to attend President Joseph Boakai's national address, saying the… Read more »
Liberia: Embattled House Speaker Koffa Evicted From Office
Embattled House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has been removed from his office by the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives, deepening the political crisis that has been… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Inspects Troops From Vehicle At 68th Armed Forces Day Celebration
In a break from tradition, Liberian President Joseph Boakai conducted a vehicle-based inspection of troops during the 68th Armed Forces Day celebration. Traditionally, Liberia's… Read more »
February 10
Liberia: Elon Musk's Doge Axes $17m USAID Project in Liberia
In a surprising announcement, the Trump administration declared the cancellation of a $17 million USAID-sponsored project for Liberia--a project originally intended to provide tax… Read more »
Liberia: PYJ's Party Chair Re-Affirms Commitment to Boakai's Rescue Agenda Amid 2029 Speculations
Amid speculations that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's Rescue Mission may be experiencing an early infighting, fueled by growing ambitions for 2029, the National Chairman of the… Read more »
Liberia: Varney Taylor Foundation, Partner Dedicate Clinic in Lowah
Collaborating to enhance healthcare facilities, the Varney Taylor Foundation - Liberia chapter, in partnership with Refuge Place International Healthcare, has officially dedicated… Read more »
February 09
Liberia: Springfield City Council Set for Historic Vote in Support of Liberians Facing Deportation and American Injunctive Relief
On February 10, 2025, Massachusetts elected officials led by Honorable Malo Brown, City Councilor, Springfield City, Massachusetts, will call on his colleagues to join him in… Read more »
February 06
Liberia: LEC Acting Boss Criticized Over Inadequate Power Supply After Receiving 'Best Managing Director' Award
The Interim Management Team of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), led by Acting Managing Director Thomas Z. Gonkerwon, has come under heavy criticism after he was honored… Read more »
February 04
Liberia: LDEA Agents Arrest Kenyan Woman At Ria With $388.8k Worth of Heroin
The Roberts International Airport (RIA), Liberia's gateway to the outside world, became the stage for a dramatic drug bust on February 1, when agents from the Liberia Drug… Read more »
Liberia: Civil Law Court Exonerates Ecobank in $700k Lawsuit
The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, commonly known as the Civil Law Court for Montserrado County, has exonerated Ecobank Liberia Limited in a $700,000 lawsuit filed by Wilmot Smith,… Read more »
Liberia: Nocal Boss Denies Driving U.S.$75k Car
Rustonlyn Suakoko Dennis, the CEO of Liberia's National Oil Company (NOCAL), has strongly denied media reports claiming that she purchased a luxury vehicle for US$75,000, following… Read more »
February 05
Liberia: Man, 31, Arrested for Stabbing Friend to Death in Nimba County
Police in Saclepea, Nimba County, have arrested 31-year-old Melvin Saye, who is accused of fatally stabbing his friend, 32-year-old Lincoln Mongon, in Zahn Yekehyee Town, District… Read more »
Liberia: Starks Foundation Raises Alarm Over U.S. Aid Suspension, Calls for Urgent Government Intervention
The Starks Foundation, a civil society organization that has been at the forefront of Liberia's fight against malaria for over 21 years, has expressed deep concern over the recent… Read more »