October 29
Liberia: Govt, EU Launch U.S.$24m Project to Boost Agricultural Productivity
The government and the European Union (EU) have launched a US$24M project aimed at addressing Liberia's agricultural quagmire, occasioned by decades of challenges, especially lack… Read more »
Liberia: The Constitutional Mandate to Compel Attendance - - a Remedy Ignored?
The drive to unseat Speaker J. Fonati Koffa in Liberia's House of Representatives has led to a legislative crisis that exposes not only deep political divisions but also a… Read more »
Liberia: UL Student Leadership Urges Speaker Koffa to Address Colleagues' Concerns
The University of Liberia Student Interim Leadership (ULSIL) has called on Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa to immediately address the ongoing legislative… Read more »
October 28
Liberia: The Ripple Effect of Financial Inclusion and Women's Economic Empowerment
I met Mary (not her real name), a mother of five from Bong County, Liberia, last November. She joined BRAC in 2020, taking her first loan of LRD 25,000 (USD 130) to stock her small… Read more »
Liberia: Comprehensive Audit Imminent At LNBA
-- As candidate Forkeyoh promises fiscal discipline Read more »
Liberia: 'Liberia's Future Depends On Liberians'
At Cuttington University's Graduate School of Global Affairs and Public Policy lecture series on Friday, October 25, 2024, Dr. Rudolph Bropleh, Vice President of the Graduate and… Read more »
Liberia: War Against Crime in Bong
The Community Watch Forum of Liberia (CWFL) has trained and graduated 1,225 individuals on how to pass on "sensitive information" about criminals and their operations to police and… Read more »
October 25
Liberia: Bribery Allegations Threaten Legislature's Credibility
Reports that some members of the 55th legislature received $15,000 each to unseat House Speaker, J. Fonati Koffa, have raised serious concerns about the body's integrity and… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Looks to Supreme Court Amid Legislative Stalemate
The leadership of Liberia's House of Representatives (HoR) is contemplating a bold legal move to break the legislative deadlock that has paralyzed the lower chamber. Speaker J.… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Constitutes Mediation Committee to Resolve House's Crisis
The Senate has constituted a mediation committee to help find remedy to the ongoing dispute at the House of Representatives (HoR), between lawmakers supporting Speaker J. Fonati… Read more »
Liberia: 'We Will Solve Our Small Family Problem Soon' - Speaker Koffa
House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has assured the Women in Peacebuilding Network (WIPNET), that the ongoing leadership fracas at the House of Representatives will be settled in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Expands Aviation Partnerships With Key Int'l Agreements
... at International Civil Aviation Air Service Negotiations 2024 event in Malaysia Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Cancels Several Diplomatic Appointments
The Liberian diplomatic sector faces numerous challenges, including the unauthorized sale of diplomatic passports and irregular diplomatic appointments. The Boakai administration,… Read more »
October 24
Liberia: Legislative Backstabbing - Where Are We Heading?
The recent actions of Liberian legislators relative to the political harassment and smear campaign orchestrated to dethrone Speaker Fonati Koffa cunningly have once again brought… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Seeks Support for National Solid Waste Management Policy
-- Sets ambitious goals Read more »
Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Reopens Routes to Monrovia
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, is excited to announce the resumption of its passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening… Read more »
October 22
Liberia: 'Be Men Enough and Conduct Audit'
-- Sen Moye tells members of the House of Reps, denies Involvement in Speaker Koffa Removal Drama Read more »
Liberia: Mandate Complete - Pul Interim Committee Submits Report
The erstwhile Interim Committee of the Press Union of Liberia says it has ended its mandate after submitting a comprehensive report detailing the successful execution of the… Read more »
Liberia: Mo Ali Distances Himself From Capitol Hill Impasse
-- Says he's not a financier of Speaker Koffa's Removal efforts Read more »
Liberia: Cica Motors-Liberia Rebrands to Cfao Mobility-Liberia
Local automotive solutions provider CICA Motors Liberia is now CFAO Mobility Liberia Inc. Read more »
Liberia: Alleged Shady Deals Haunt Koffa
-- As Deputy Speaker, Koffa allegedly manipulated the 2023 National Budget to accrue unto himself US$2.9M outside his actual appropriation Read more »
Liberia: Youth Dev. Agency Hosts All-Girls Empowerment Summit
-- Aims to tackle gender inequality Read more »
Liberia: Embracing the 'Magical Force' of Traditional Medicine
-- Chinese Doctor encourages Liberians to preserve and benefit from the Liberia's indigenous medicinal practices and local herbs Read more »
Liberia: 'Negotiation Over Confrontation'
-- Speaker Koffa calls for dialogue to resolve Capitol Hill impasse, but will his opponents give in? Read more »
Liberia: Experts Discuss Liberia's Path to Accountability, Development
- The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) concluded its 2024 National Convention in Philadelphia yesterday after four days of discussions focusing on… Read more »