Liberia: EPA Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mine in Gbarpolu

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has shut down a large-scale gold mining operation run by Nugget Era Mining Company in Gbelee Town, Gbarpolu County, after finding the… Read more »

Liberia: Nearly 200 Families in Grand Kru Seeking Shelter

Nearly 200 families in Jorao Statutory District, Grand Kru County, have been displaced following the demolition of their homes to pave the way for a 50-kilometer road project--an… Read more »

Liberia: Gonet Academy Powers Orange-Liberia Workforce With Strategic Skills

As the Liberian corporate sector adapts to an increasingly competitive and data-driven environment, Gonet Academy is steadily positioning itself at the forefront of workforce… Read more »

Liberia: CBL Maintains Tight Monetary Policy Rate

The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and Chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Henry F. Saamoi, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, formally presented… Read more »

Liberia: Sirleaf Laments 'Filthy' State of Capital

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's statements on Monrovia's cleanliness have triggered discussions about city management. Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Targets $200m Rice Import Bill With Major Seed Sector Overhaul

Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has issued a strong appeal to development partners and private investors to urgently accelerate investment in Liberia's seed sector,… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Security Advisor Rejects Claims of Unauthorized Actions in U.S.$6.2m Trial

Testimony in the high-profile US$6.2 million economic sabotage trial continued Thursday at Criminal Court 'C', with defense witnesses rejecting prosecution claims that former… Read more »

Liberia: No Feud, but Also No Dependency

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sought to recalibrate public perception of her relationship with incumbent President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, describing their ties… Read more »

Liberia: Health Advocate Demands Collective Action to Revive Struggling Medical System

A Diaspora based Liberian humanitarian, Dennis Garsinii, has issued a strong call for collective national action to address persistent weaknesses in the country's healthcare… Read more »

Africa: Africa Is Not Poor - It Is Illiquid

When I was a child in Cameroon, I learned a strange contradiction at school. Read more »

Liberia: Kutoa Afrika Foundation Empowers Young Women With Digital Skills

An atmosphere of excitement and achievement filled Rehab Road in Paynesville, on the outskirts of Monrovia, as the Kutoa Afrika Foundation (KAF) celebrated the graduation of 16… Read more »

Liberia: Keep Liberia, Moe Launch National Handbook to Guide Student Rights, Responsibilities

Keep Liberia in partnership with the Ministry of Education Liberia, on Thursday, April 16, launched the long-awaited National Student Handbook (NSH) during the National Student… Read more »

Liberia: LCAA, Bagasoo Begin National Aviation Safety Plan

The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA), in collaboration with the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO), has commenced the development of… Read more »

Liberia: IP a Valuable Asset in Transforming Sports

In line with countries around the world, Liberia celebrated the observance of World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026 with emphasis being placed on the development of the… Read more »

Liberia: $266m IMF Package Fuels Liberia's Reform Drive

Following the just ended World Bank spring meeting in Washington, D.C., the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has approved a major financing package for Liberia, unlocking US$266… Read more »

West Africa: Waifem Kicks Off Regional Exchange Rate Policies Training in Monrovia

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has officially opened a five-day regional training course on "Exchange Rate Policies in a Dynamic Digital… Read more »

Liberia: Lawmakers to Return On May 8

In consonance with the Rules and Procedures of the National Legislature, members of the 55th Legislature are expected to return to work on Friday, May 8, the second working Friday… Read more »

Africa: Boakai Urges Africa to Harness Youth Power for Sustainable Peace

President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for urgent and coordinated action across Africa to invest in youth leadership, strengthen peace education, and expand opportunities for… Read more »

Liberia: Cash, Confidence, and Credibility

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is once again at the center of a national debate, following its proposal to print L$79 billion in additional banknotes over the next five years--a… Read more »

Liberia: Capitol Fault Lines

The Legislature is facing what appears to be renewed internal strain after the House of Representatives formally complained against Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh, accusing… Read more »

Liberia: Diaspora Liberian Raises Red Flag Over Passport Changes, Limited Pages

Concerns are mounting among Liberians living abroad over what many describe as growing complications tied to passport renewals, with members of the diaspora warning that current… Read more »

Liberia: George Solo's Unfinished Appointment

The sudden death of Ambassador George G. Solo, a renowned political figure and eminent son of Grand Gedeh County, has sparked outrage among his kinsmen, who accuse the ruling Unity… Read more »

Liberia: IMF's U.S.$266m Lifeline

The approval of a US$266 million financing package by the International Monetary Fund under its Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) marks a significant turning point in… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Hunters, Farmers Now Growing Animals to Protect Forest

SALAYEA, Lofa County - Back in the days, Titus Morlu hunted deer, raccoons and pythons. But in 2024 he put down his gun and trap and became a beekeeper. Read more »

West Africa: Liberia, China Launch Historic 'Village Super League' Football Exchange

Liberia and China have launched a new chapter in their bilateral relations -- one driven not by formal agreements or trade deals, but by the unifying force of football. Read more »