April 18
Liberia: Court Acquits U.S. Man On Trial for Attempted Murder
The courtroom of Criminal Court 'B' was a scene of grief and disappointment after Judge Nelson Chinneh acquitted an American missionary, Lucas Richards, who was accused of… Read more »
Liberia: Peal Welcomes New Leadership Team
The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) proudly announced its newly elected leadership, with Madam Cecelia Cassel as its president. The induction ceremony took… Read more »
Liberia: HPX Completes Technical Due Diligence On St John River Iron Ore Licenses
-- Financial due diligence underway with anticipated completion in 2nd quarter 2024; St John River licenses previously owned by BHP and cover a combined area of almost 250 km2… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Host Africa's First-Ever Surf Tour
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has expressed excitement over Liberia's rise to a place among the top 10 surfing destinations in the world and the choice to host the Africa… Read more »
Liberia: UP Elder Council Lauds Lawmakers for Proactive WECC Decisions
The National Elder Council of the ruling Unity Party has commended the legislature for its commitment to establishing a War and Economic Crime Court (WECC) in Liberia. Read more »
April 17
Liberia: Uniboa Queen Empowers Liberian Girls
Ellen James, the Queen of the United Bassa Organizations in the Americas, is making a significant impact on the lives of young Liberian girls by sponsoring their enrollment in the… Read more »
Liberia: Attempted Murder Victim Decries Deception, Threats, Bribery
Jessica Lloyd agreed to marry Lucas Richards with the sole desire of fulfilling his wish to become a biological father. Read more »
Liberia: Who Leaked Weah's Assets Declaration Document?
Liberia, like many other countries, has some form of asset declaration requirement for public officials, but the declared assets of most essential government officials are often… Read more »
Liberia: Nimba Senatorial By-Election Lacks Momentum
There is very little leading up to the pending by-election for the Nimba County senatorial seat, with many voters expressing frustration with the political rhetoric from… Read more »
April 16
Liberia: U.S. Embassy Dedicates 'American Shelf' At AMEU
The United States Embassy near Monrovia has inaugurated a new educational resource called the "American Shelf" at the African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU) near Monrovia.… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Must Develop a Vibrant Private Sector or Stand Little Chance of Success
The private sector is the Holy Grail; it will make or break any society! The degree to which this happens is largely contingent on whether the sitting administration factors this… Read more »
Liberia: Bill to Create WECC Imminent
-- INHCR says the document will be prepared in the coming days Read more »
April 15
Liberia: Fire Ravages Speaker Koffa's Home
The home of the Speaker of the 55th House of Representatives, Jonathan F. Koffa, was ravaged by a devastating fire incident late Sunday evening. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - Boakai's Lla Nomination Violates Law
A recent nomination made by President Joseph Nyuma at the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) has been challenged by a group of civil society actors who say that the President's action… Read more »
Liberia: House Endorses Senate's Version of Wecc Resolution
The House of Representatives has unanimously voted to accept the amended version of the Resolution to Establish the War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) of Liberia by the Senate. Read more »
Liberia: Senate's War Crimes Court Endorsement Gains U.S. Support
A wave of cautious optimism is washing over Liberia as its Legislature overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to establish a War and Economic Crimes Court. This long-awaited… Read more »
April 11
Liberia: GOL, Partners Assess Joint Nat'l Sectoral Portfolio Performance Review
The government, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, particularly its Department of Economic Management, in collaboration with development partners, has… Read more »
April 10
Liberia: Former Warlords Endorse Establishment of War Crimes Court
Influential Nimba County Senator Prince Yormie Johnson and his Grand Gedeh counterpart, Thomas Yaya Nimely, who many believe orchestrated some of the worst crimes during the… Read more »
April 09
Liberia: CSO Admonishes Senators to Fast-Track the WECC Establishment
The Coalition for the Establishment of War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia (CEWAECCL) notes with interest the enthusiasm of the House of the Representatives of the national… Read more »
Liberia: Government Completes Surveys for Four River Cess Clans
Liberia Land Authority has conducted surveys in four clans in River Cess County, the last stage for the communities to get customary land deeds. Read more »
Liberia: Justice Kaba Dashes Gracious Ride's Hope
Gracious Ride was on Monday, April 8 rendered hopeless when Associate Justice Yussif Kaba declined to place a permanent stay order on President Joseph Boakai's Assets Recovery… Read more »
April 08
Liberia: Gracious Ride Fails to Heed Supreme Court's Ultimatum
Associate Justice Yussif Kaba of the Supreme Court has scheduled a conference for Monday, April 8, to address Gracious Ride Transport Service's non-compliance with the court's… Read more »
Liberia: Joint Legislature Budget Committee Begins Hearings Today
The Legislative Budget Office (LBO) of the 55th Legislature has released scheduled hearings for the 2024 Draft National Budget, focusing primarily on the revenue component of the… Read more »
Liberia: National Bar Association Backs War Crimes Court Establishment
Members of the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) have reaffirmed to campaign vigorously for the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court for justice for victims of… Read more »
April 04
Liberia: Advocacy Groups Launch Initiative to Protect Environmental Defenders
Green Advocates International has launched "Standing Together for Environmental Defenders" (STAND), an initiative to protect Grassroots Environmental Defenders (GEDs) in Liberia,… Read more »