June 01, 2023
Liberia: CAF Selects Joel for AFCON
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected FIFA-badged assistant referee Joel Wonka Doe for the men's under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Morocco. Read more »
Liberia: FLY President Calls for the Establishment of Youth Farms Across Liberia's 15 Counties
In an effort to boost employment opportunities and empower the youth of Liberia, Banica Stephenie Elliott, the President of the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY), has emphasized… Read more »
Liberia: 'Don't Call Yourself a Rescue Mother' - Finda Bundo Criticizes Labeling
Finda Bundo, Chief of Protocol to President George Weah, known for being referred to as a "Rescue Mother", strongly opposes individuals who label themselves as "Rescue Mother"s. Read more »
Liberia: Weintown FC Wins Protest Against Samukai FC
The Cases Review Committee of the 2023 National Third Division Playoffs has ruled that the results of the match played between Samukai FC (Sinoe) and Wein Town FC (Margibi) on 27… Read more »
Liberia: Lessons Learned Five Years Down the Road of Implementing the Local Govt Act - Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations
Monrovia, Liberia; 30 May 2023: Liberia's decentralization journey took a momentous leap in 2018 when President George M. Weah signed into law the Local Government Act (LGA). This… Read more »
Liberia: Several Women Advocacy Groups Set to Tackle SGBV
As part of the country's strategy aimed at tackling the menace of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) under the European Union (EU) funded project with support by Oxfam… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Liberia: Cllr. Roseline Nagbe-Kowo Inspires New Law School Students to Be Steadfast in Their Studies
A respected champion of transparency in Liberia, Cllr. Jargbe Roseline Nagbe-Kowo, has cautioned Liberian professionals who were admitted as new students in the prestigious Louis… Read more »
Liberia: NaFAA Managing Director Urges Diversification of Academic Programs
National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director General, Emma Metieh Glassco, is recommending the diversification of Liberian academic programs as a necessary step… Read more »
Liberia: When Justice Go Rogue in a U.S.$100 Million Drug Bust, FPA Becomes Scapegoat
LAST OCTOBER, authorities in Liberia, working in collaboration with US international narcotics agency, seized some $US100 million worth of cocaine, the largest in the country's… Read more »
Liberia: Ruling Party Secretary General Accuses Transport Minister Wlue, Other Senior Govt Officials of Double Standards and Betrayal
Mr. Jefferson Koijee, Secretary General of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has publicly accused senior officials within the government of engaging in double… Read more »
Liberia: Gompa FC Breaks Pepper FC Unbeaten Record
Montserrdo County third division Champions Pepper FC unbeaten record finally came to an end on Tuesday May 30th at the Antoinette Tubman stadium, when they went down to Nimba… Read more »
Liberia: LRA Applauds ATAF for Capacity Building Support
Commissioner General Thomas Doe Nah of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), has lauded the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) for its technical assistance provided to boost… Read more »
Liberia: Mines and Energy Inspector General Warns Against Illicit Mining Practices
Mines and Energy Ministry's Inspector-General, Joshua Obediah Zaza Arku, has issued a stern warning against illegal and illicit mining practices mainly by Class 'C' license holders… Read more »
Liberia: 'I Will Restore FOBEL Image' - Newly Inducted Chairman Sekou Bility Promises
The newly inducted chairman of the Foundation For Better Liberia (FOBEL), Sekou Bility, said, "I will do everything in my capacity as Chairman to restore the institution's image." Read more »
Liberia: Grand Cape Mount County's Spartan FC Vice President Urges Team to Maintain Impressive Ball Control and Finishing Skills
The Vice President of Grand Cape Mount County-based Spartan FC is calling on the team's head coach, members of the technical staff, and players to maintain their brilliant ball… Read more »
Liberia: Media Group Recalls Fhi360 Support to HIV Response in Liberia
A civic Media organization, Liberia Health, and Rights Journalists Network (LHRJN) says has documented the support of an international project, FHI360 in strengthening Liberia's… Read more »
Liberia: Land ADR Makes Supports Local Community Peace and Social Cohesion in Bomi County
In 2020, family members from three separate quarters in the Kundy community in Senjeh District, Bomi County were involved in an emotional conflict triggered by long-term property… Read more »
Liberia: National Disaster Management Agency Provides Clarity On 'Missing' Rice
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has provided justification for the transfer of about 5,000 bags of 25kg rice to Gbarnga, Bong County from the consignment donated to… Read more »
Liberia: Naymote Cautions Government, Opposition to Adhere to Farmington Declaration Embracing Peaceful Elections
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development says it is deeply concerned over the growing wave of hate speech and political violence in Liberia leading to Liberia's crucial… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Liberia: Man, 47, Arrested for Allegedly Killing Pangolins - Police Reports That Pangolins Scales Are Valued At U.S.$5,535.00
The Liberia National Police (LNP) detachment in Grand Gedeh County has arrested a 47-year-old man for allegedly killing several pangolins and using their scales for commercial… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Distributes Farming Inputs to 10,000 Smallholder Farmers
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has commenced the distribution of farming inputs to farmers who are cultivating cassava, palm, rice, rubber and… Read more »
Liberia: Saudi Arabia Rice Donation Scandal - Thousands of Bags Missing, Liberia Disaster Management Authority Under Scrutiny
A preliminary physical inventory assessment conducted on the huge consignment of rice donated to Liberia by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has implicated the Director General and… Read more »
Liberia: Liberty Party Warns Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence to Desist From Using the Party's U.S. Chapter to Solicit Funds - Threatens Legal Action
The Liberty Party (LP) USA chapter has officially condemned and distanced itself from a planned fundraiser titled "LP USA Summit 2023," organized by Senator Nyonblee Karnga… Read more »
Liberia: Pregnant Woman Viciously Attacked With Razor Blade in Congo Town Over Electricity Dispute
In a shocking incident in Congo Town, a three-month pregnant woman named Hannah Sunba was viciously gashed with a razor blade and rushed to the Catholic Hospital. The assailant,… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Liberia: Swedish Embassy Official Launches CSI's Civic Club in Schools Across Liberia
Ms. Johanna Suberu Svanelind, an official of the Swedish Embassy near Monrovia, on Friday, May 26, officially launched the Civic and Service International (CSI) civic clubs, which… Read more »