January 29
Liberia: 'Data Key to Fisheries Management'
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NAFAA), Emma Metieh Glassco, has described the conduct of the ongoing fisheries stock assessment… Read more »
Liberia: House Votes to Turnover Weah's 2024 Budget to President Boakai for 'Fiscal Realignment'
On Thursday, the House of Representatives unanimously voted to return or turnover the 2024 National Draft Budget submitted by former President George M. Weah to newly inducted… Read more »
Liberia: Kruah's Nomination Questions Boakai's Commitment to Fight Corruption
- Many wary of Justice Minister-designate's "Checkered Past" Read more »
Liberia: President Joseph Boakai Delivers First State of the Nation Address
President Joseph N. Boakai is all set to deliver his first-ever State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, 29 January 2024 before the Joint Session of the 55th Legislature at… Read more »
January 24
Liberia: Lower House's Leadership Takes Shape
-- As independent lawmakers top statutory committees' leadership Read more »
Liberia: Watchdog Urges Vibrant Economic Governance
-- Proposes new fiscal pathway for Boakai-Koung Gov't Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Assures Liberians of Inclusive, Transparent Govt
-- Says no more business as usual Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's First Five Appointments
The first five of President Joe Boakai's cabinet appointments have been named and, from the look of things, they are indicative of his priorities as they unfold. Of these first… Read more »
Liberia: Stakeholders Want Mcgill's Appointment Withdrawn
Write Senate Pro-Temp Lawrence; expressing fear that Senator McGill chairing such an important committee would risk Liberia losing support to transform the struggling sector. Read more »
January 22
Liberia: Liberia - Heat Exhaustion Disrupts Boakai's Inaugural Ceremony
-- Dignitaries leave venue as President is reportedly taken home for medical attention and rest Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Takes Office as Heat Exhaustion Interupts Inaugural Address
Joseph Boakai, former Vice President and a veteran politician with 40 years of experience, has been sworn in as Liberia's new president after winning the election against outgoing… Read more »
Liberia: Full Text - President Weah's Farewell Message
Full Text: President Weah's Farewell Message Read more »
January 19
Liberia: What Does President Weah's Concession Mean for Liberia's Democracy?
President George Weah's concession call to President-elect Joseph Boakai a few days shy of the official election announcement is worth celebrating. Here's why: Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - Lower House Votes On Assets Declaration
-- Sets February 1 as deadline for members to declare Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Chamber of Mines Congratulates President-Elect Boakai On Historic Win
.... "As we look forward to the next six years, it is our fervent hope that you will be guided by history, uplifted by diversity, and inspired to lead the people of Liberia to a… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - Speaker Koffa Appoints Up's Koon to Chair House's Inaugural Committee
Speaker J. Fonati Koffa has appointed the Acting Chairman of the Unity Party (UP) Caucus, Rep. Richard N. Koon, as Chairman of the House of Representatives Inauguration Committee. Read more »
January 09
Liberia: Ex-Chief Justice Musu-Scott Sentenced for Life
Criminal Court 'A has sentenced former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family members to life in prison for the murder of Charloe Musu on February 22, 2023. The… Read more »
January 08
Liberia: Stakeholders Brainstorm On Post-Harvest Losses Strategy Development
Post-harvest losses still remain a critical challenge, affecting the productivity of many smallholder farmers in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Woman, 39, Accuses Bailiff of Torture, Assaults
-- Cries out for justice Read more »
Liberia: Local IT Company Launches Free Computer Literacy Program
231Data, an IT company based in Liberia, has introduced a month-long free digital transformation training program in Paynesville, Liberia. This initiative, supported by the Liberia… Read more »
January 04
Liberia: Boakai Visits Totota Tragedy Scene
-- Pledges L$10M, 200 bags of rice to hospitalized victims and bereaved families Read more »
Liberia: Liberia - Supreme Court Halts Associate Justice's Confirmation
The confirmation process for Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean's ascendency to the Supreme Court bench has been temporarily halted as the high court issued a stay order. The… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Ex-S/Leone President Charged With Treason
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has been charged with four counts of treason in connection with an attempted coup. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Liberia: 'Seeing Children Sitting On the Floor in School Pain My Heart'
.... "Seeing the stage that Liberia is on and my people still drinking creek water and wall water pains my heart," Nathan said. "Seeing children going to school and sitting on the… Read more »
December 31, 2023
Liberia: In Liberia, Women Struggle for Elective Offices Amidst Sexism
... "I remembered a candidate posted my pictures when I had the cigar, saying 'Is this the person that you want your children to follow?" Dolo says, a former model and Miss… Read more »