Liberia: Rep. Kolubah On the Edge As Colleagues Move Toward Possible Impeachment

Political tensions are rising within the House of Representatives as Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah faces mounting pressure from colleagues over… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Faces Over U.S.$1m Annual Vaccine Bill

Liberia has long relied on support for traditional vaccines through global financing mechanisms, often involving partners such as the World Bank and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Read more »

Liberia: LFA Sets May 15 Election Date, Imposes 5-Day Candidate Deadline

With Liberia's football elections back on track, the LFA Elections Committee has set May 15 as the new date--but candidates now face a tight five-day window to secure their place… Read more »

Liberia: Legislature Shows Signs of Reform, but Trust Gap Persists

The National Legislature is beginning to show signs of reform, according to a new governance assessment report that points to incremental improvements in transparency, oversight,… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai's Priorities in U.S.$45m Supplementary Budget

The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has submitted a US$45 million supplementary budget to the National Legislature, signaling a strategic mid-year fiscal adjustment… Read more »

Liberia: Court Declares Cassell Kuoh Eligible - Judge Blasts LFA 'Denial' As Election Drama Intensifies

Cassell Anthony Kuoh has been granted the legal right to challenge the Liberia Football Association (LFA) elections by Judge Peter W. Gbeneweleh, causing a stir. Read more »

Liberia: China Envoy Lauds Construction of Monrovia Super Mall

The grand opening of the Monrovia Super Mall has been hailed as a defining moment in Liberia's economic transformation, with Ambassador H.E. Yin Chengwu, describing the… Read more »

Liberia: Govt Warns 'Labour Clinic' to Stay Out of Labour Matters

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Labour, has issued a stern warning to a self-styled group operating under the name "Labour Clinic," ordering it to immediately… Read more »

Liberia: Lawmakers Move to Ratify Key Maritime Protocols

The House of Representatives is set to deliberate on and ratify a suite of critical maritime legal instruments aimed at aligning the country's shipping laws with evolving… Read more »

Liberia: Can Liberia Close Its Clean Cooking Gaps?

Smoke plumes from her makeshift plank-tucked kitchen in Bellemuh, Bong County, where Faith Flomo keeps the community alive. Her meat, soup, and rice cost less than US$1, offering a… Read more »

Liberia: Ellen Opened the Door. Why Are Women Still Underrepresented?

Liberia, for example, has only eleven percent of its legislature as women and ten percent of its senate as women. Every woman who has contested for the presidency after Ellen… Read more »

Liberia: Violent Winds Destroy Court Records in Gbarnga, Leaving Justice in Limbo

A violent evening storm has left a trail of destruction in Gbarnga, striking at the very heart of justice in Bong County and raising fears that dozens--if not hundreds--of legal… Read more »

Liberia: Boakai's New Banknote Proposal Faces Legislative Scrutiny

A major monetary policy proposal by Joseph Nyuma Boakai to print additional Liberian dollar banknotes between 2026 and 2030 is now under intense legislative review, as policymakers… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia's Tourism Industry Is Trying to Harvest Before Planting

The recent licensing fees announced by the Liberia Tourism Authority have sparked debate, and rightly so. According to an April 7, 2026, press release, musicians, actors, and… Read more »

Liberia: LPP Backs Weedor Nomination, Urges Electoral Reforms

The Liberian People's Party (LPP) has welcomed the nomination of Jonathan K. Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), expressing confidence in his ability… Read more »

Liberia: NEC's 'Digital' Promise Must Go Beyond the Familiar

There is something familiar about bold new promises in Monrovia. A fresh appointment is made, the spotlight turns hot, and suddenly, a sweeping reform agenda is unveiled--bright,… Read more »

Liberia: Rnb Foundation's Role Highlight Minister Kruah's Impactful Visit to River Gee

A significant moment of engagement between government and grassroots youth leadership unfolded in River Gee County as Youth and Sports Minister Atty. Cornelia Wonkerleh Kruah… Read more »

Liberia: Jeety Rubber Procuresnew 62-Seater Bus for Employees

Workers of Jeety Rubber LLC are celebrating a significant improvement to their daily commute following the official handover of a brand-new 62-seater bus, donated by the company's… Read more »

Liberia: Ngafuan Urges Liberians to Focus On Development, Not Division

Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has urged Liberians to shift their attention away from political divisions and focus on national… Read more »

Liberia: LFA's Prez Raji Risks Jail Sentence

The Civil Law Court has handed down a ruling that could see Liberia Football Association (LFA) President Mustapah Ishola Raji jailed for one month if the LFA fails to pay a US$300… Read more »

Liberia: Wataf Boosts Capacity of Tax Administrations With Tadat Training

The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), in collaboration with the TADAT Secretariat, has commenced a five-day regional training workshop on the Tax Administration… Read more »

Liberia: In U.S.$6.2m Corruption Trial

The high-profile US$6.2 million corruption trial involving former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. and four other ex-officials reached a tense new phase on Wednesday, as the… Read more »

Liberia: Afreximbank Delivers Strong Fy2025 Results

African Export-Import Bank ("Afreximbank" or the "Bank") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") has announced strong results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underscoring sustained… Read more »

Liberia: Nathan F. Reeves Charity Receives U.S.$7k Prize

The Nathan F. Reeves Charity Memorial High School campus in Paynesville was decorated in blue and white for a celebration Tuesday morning. It was a special occasion where NHSS… Read more »

Liberia: In Support of Jonathan K. Weedor's Nomination to the Helm of NEC

The ongoing protests regarding the nomination of Mr. Jonathan Weedor as Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC) represent a misunderstanding of both the… Read more »