April 24
Liberia: Liberia Launches Anti-Malaria Vaccine for Children 5-18 Months Today
Liberia is taking a significant step forward in its fight against malaria with the official launch of an anti-malaria vaccine for children aged 5 to 18 months. The launch ceremony… Read more »
Liberia: Police and Motorcyclists Sign MOU On Road & Public Safety
The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024,… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Saah Joseph Proposes U.S.$3 Million to Combat Fire Outbreaks
In the wake of the unprecedented increase in fire disasters in Liberia, Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph has proposed a budgetary allotment of US$3M towards the purchase of… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Fails to Turn Out to Vote in Nimba Senatorial By-Election Amid Concerns Over Who He Supports in the High Stakes Election
Vice President Jeremiah Koung didn't cast his vote during Tuesday's senatorial by-election in Nimba County, much to the disappointment of his supporters and party members. Read more »
April 23
Liberia: Low Turnout of Voters, Peaceful Poll in Nimba Senatorial By-Election
Voting commenced in some of the precinct centers in the Sanniquellei and Bah regions in Tuesday's Nimba senatorial by-election, with a low turnout of voters. Read more »
April 22
Liberia: Legal Disputes At Lta Disrupting Telecommunications Sector Operations
FrontPage Africa has learned that ongoing political and legal disputes between the executive branch and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) are causing disruptions in… Read more »
April 19
Liberia: House Reviews Impeachment Request Against Judge Chineh for Ruling in Favor of American Missionary
The acquittal of Lucas Richards, an American missionary who was on trial for attempting to kill his girlfriend, Jessica Lloyd, on Wednesday, came as a shock to the public. However,… Read more »
Liberia: 'I Don't Want a Position in Boakai's Administration' - Cummings Asserted As He Seeks Accountability
The political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) Alexander Cummings says his focus is to advocate more about change and not to seek a job from President Joseph… Read more »
Liberia: Transport Ministry Generates $2M in First Quarter
The Ministry of Transport has disclosed it has generated a little over $2Million United States Dollars in the first quarter of 2024, as it embarks on the general inspections of… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Committees to Probe $21M Unapproved Road Contracts Awarded By Public Works
The plenary of the Liberian Senate has instructed its Committees on Judiciary, Public Works and Public Accounts and Audits to investigate the Public Works Ministry for awarding… Read more »
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
Liberia: Motorcyclists Threaten Mass Protest
Aggrieved commercial motorcyclists in Monrovia and other parts adjacent are threatening to consistently stage violent protests beginning today April 19, over attempt by the Unity… Read more »
April 16
Liberia: UNDP and Partners Handover Iverify Platform to Local Voices Liberia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, April 8, handed over the iVerify Platform to Local Voices Liberia with a strong call to ensure national ownership and… Read more »
April 15
Liberia: Boakai, Kemayah, and Morgan Lead Baptist Compact Reconciliation and Unification Drive
In an effort to foster unity and progress within the Liberia Baptist Missionary and Education Convention (LBMEC), Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves, Jr. has appointed His Excellency Deacon… Read more »
Liberia: Why Boakai Prevented Central Bank Governor From Traveling?
The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Alloysius Tarlue, will not be attending this year's World Bank Spring Meeting, due to a request from President Joseph Boakai… Read more »
April 10
Liberia: Former Warlord Senator Prince Johnson Commits to the Establishment of War Crimes Court in Liberia, but Why?
Former notorious warlord turned Senator Prince Y. Johnson has reluctantly affixed his signature to a resolution passed by majority members of the Liberian Senate, committing to the… Read more »
Liberia: House Probes Allegations of Corruption Involving the Minister of State
The House of Representatives' Plenary has tasked its Committee on Executive to investigate allegations of corruption involving Presidential Affairs Minister Sylvester Grigsby. Read more »
Liberia: Healthy Hands Initiative Dedicates a Hand Pump for Orphans At Inshallah Orphanage Home
Healthy Hands Initiative has dedicated a modern hand-pump for occupants of the Ishallah Orphanage in Barnesville-Kebbah, Montserrado County. Read more »
Liberia: Shaita FC Football Club Secures First Division Promotion
Liberia Football Association's second division team, Shaita Football Club, has secured promotion to the first division league of Liberian football. The Caresubury boys' promotion… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Gongloe Urges LNBA to Lead the Fight for the War and Economic Crimes Court
The former President of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) and standard bearer of the Liberian People's Party (LPP), Cllr. Tiawan Gongloe, has admonished members of the… Read more »
April 09
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Assures Arcelormittal Executive Chairman Lakshmi Mittal of Commitment to Sign Amended Mda
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed his administration's commitment to signing the amended ArcelorMittal Mineral Development Agreement that has stalled in the corridors of… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Poised to Endorse Establishment of War Crimes Court
The hopes of several warlords who continue to live with impunity are expected to be dashed by what may be seen as a robust decision that has dangled along the way for several… Read more »
Liberia: Asset Recovery Team Admits Wrongful Procedure in Seizure As Supreme Court Orders Them to Use Lawful Means
The Supreme Court of Liberia has denied a Writ of Prohibition filed before it on Monday, August 8 by Gracious Ride to halt the operation of the Asset Recovery Task Team. Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Wants Increased Focus On Expansion of the Country's Economy
Liberia's Finance and Development Planning Minister, Boima S. Kamara has underscored the need to focus on the expansion of the country's economy. Read more »
April 05
Liberia: Rights Activist Wants U.S.$10 Million Allocated to Youth Development and Tvet
Jeremiah Swen, the founder of the Alliance for Transitional Justice - Liberia, has strongly criticized the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning for its meager budget… Read more »