Africa: Gender Equity a Strategic Imperative for Africa's Growth

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has declared that gender equity is not just a question of fairness but a strategic imperative for Africa's… Read more »

Liberia: Judge Warns Against Rising Land Disputes

Judge J. Boima Kontoe of the Civil Law Court raised concerns about the increasing conflicts over land in Liberia and called for the urgent need to prevent these disputes from… Read more »

Liberia: Resistant Market Suffocates Liberians

While the Liberian dollar appears to strengthen against the U.S. dollar, concerns are growing among ordinary Liberians who feel that this improvement in the exchange rate is not… Read more »

Liberia: 'Go Build the New Liberia'

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Alexander B. Cummings Model Science and Technology School (ABCMSTS), Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, delivered a rousing charge to the… Read more »

Liberia: UP Suspends Dozens of Executives Over Delinquency

The ruling Unity Party (UP) government has announced the suspension of more than two dozen members of its National Executive Committee (NEC) for what it described as persistent… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Petroleum Terminal Owners Call for Immediate Action

Liberia's petroleum industry has been plunged into crisis following the release of the September 2025 petroleum pricing circular, which private terminal owners say could bankrupt… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Registry Sets Global Standard With Nine Innovation Approvals

The Liberian Registry has reinforced its standing as a global powerhouse in maritime shipping, securing nine landmark Approvals in Principle (AIPs) during the prestigious Gastech… Read more »

Liberia: Ensuring a Scrupulous Management of Nimba's SDF

Nimba County Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono has strongly defended her administration's management of the county's Social Development Fund (SDF) and reaffirmed her commitment to… Read more »

Liberia: ULAA Faces Backlash Over Vice President's Partisan Appointment By Opposition Party

The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA), long regarded as the nonpartisan voice of the Liberian diaspora, is facing mounting criticism after its sitting National… Read more »

Liberia: Simple Reality of National Development-Series 204

Liberia stands at a decisive crossroads. Blessed with abundant natural resources, a youthful population, and a strategic location in West Africa, the nation has the ingredients for… Read more »

Liberia: Gender Ministry Confirms Full Involvement in Probe of Alleged Rape Case

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection-Liberia has disclosed that it is actively involved in the investigation of an alleged rape case involving a 14-year-old girl… Read more »

Liberia: World Bank Commends Liberia's APRM Commitment

The World Bank Liberia Country Manager, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia's commitment to good governance and institutional reform, highlighting the launch of the Popularization… Read more »

Liberia: Botanical Garden or Market?

There are reports suggesting that the land designated for a new market ground in Sanniquellie was taken over by the Nimba Authority to establish a botanical garden for the county. Read more »

Liberia: Visually Impaired Liberian Appeals for Support to Pursue Education

An 18-year-old visually impaired Liberian, Musa Kamara, is appealing to the national government, humanitarian organizations, and goodwill individuals for assistance to continue his… Read more »

Liberia: Is Ex-LTA Chair Zackpah Off the Hook?

As the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission actively pursued its alleged US$3.6 million fraud case involving Abdullah Kamara, the former acting chair of the Liberia… Read more »

Liberia: U.S.$17m Expected From New Petroleum Levy

The Government of Liberia is expected to raise an estimated US$17 million annually through new petroleum levies, following a presidential directive to the Liberia Petroleum… Read more »

Liberia: Israel's Ambassador Highlights Growing Ties With Liberia

The Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, H.E. Mr. Roey Gilad, has described his first working visit to Liberia as "very successful," emphasizing… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Prepares for U.S.$500m MCC Decision With Ivorian Example in Sight

As Liberia gears up for another decision on whether it will qualify for a new Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact Award, and plans to host a high level MCC mission in… Read more »

Liberia: Senate Applauds Executive On New Petroleum Pricing Adjustments

The Liberian Senate has commended the Executive, through the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), for implementing recent adjustments to petroleum pricing, affirming the… Read more »

Liberia: Factoring 'Feminine Failure' Into Our Model for Gender Equality

Yesterday's African Women's Leadership Network (AWLN) Liberia forum on Positive Masculinity bore the objective of "Changing Minds, Changing Attitudes towards Women's Leadership."… Read more »

Liberia: Israel Calls for Liberia Embassy in Jerusalem

The Ambassador of the State of Israel to Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, Roey Gilad, has urged Liberia to open an embassy in Jerusalem, describing it as a "smart investment" that… Read more »

Liberia: NLA Launches Back to School Projects

As part of its ongoing commitment to social development and inclusive education, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched a significant Back to School support initiative,… Read more »

Africa: 'World Bank Was Not Created for U.S.'

During a candid and thought-provoking fireside chat at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, issued a powerful warning to… Read more »

Liberia: Capitol Arson Defendants Reject Second Hospital for Medical Examination

For the second time, a choice for a local medical facility to conduct examinations on six of the detained defendants in the Capitol arson case to determine whether they were… Read more »

Liberia: CBL Dismisses Rumors of Liberian Dollar Shortage

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has reassured the public and market participants that there is no shortage of Liberian dollars (LRD) in the financial system, despite recent… Read more »