August 29
Liberia: Liberia Sets Sights On Rebranding At Expo 2025 in Japan
Liberia is gearing up to use Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, hoping to use the platform to rebrand its image on the global stage by showcasing its potential for trade and investment,… Read more »
Kenya: LRA Delegation Concludes Study Mission At Kenya Revenue Authority
A delegation from the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has successfully concluded a three-day study mission to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The mission aimed to explore KRA's… Read more »
Liberia: Cllr. Scott Urges Liberian Lawyers to Stand Against Injustice Following Acquittal
Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott has called to Liberian lawyers and civil society organizations to take a stronger stand against the injustices prevalent in the country. Her… Read more »
August 28
Liberia: Supreme Court Acquits Former Chief Justice and Three Family Members
The Supreme Court of Liberia has acquitted former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three members of her family, overturning the guilty verdict handed down by a lower court in… Read more »
August 27
West Africa: Ecowas Delegation Clarifies Purpose of Liberia Visit, Commends Boakai for Political Transition
The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has clarified that the delegation's visit to Liberia was planned well in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Secures $209 Million IMF Extended Credit Facility in 40-Month Staff-Level Agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Government of Liberia have reached a staff-level agreement to establish a new 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF). The agreement… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence Strengthens International Ties and Leadership At Key Global Events
Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate, has returned from a series of high-impact international conferences, summits, and conventions in the… Read more »
Liberia: National Legislature to Reconvene, Ratifying Recast Budget Key On Agenda
The 55th Legislature is set to reconvene on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for a special three-week session, cutting short its planned recess. Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Gender Trains 50 Officials to Boost Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality in Liberia
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has trained over fifty Directors, Coordinators, and Technical Staff of the Gender and Social Inclusion Unit (GSIU) from five… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and Family Members On Wednesday
The Supreme Court of Liberia is set to make a critical ruling on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, concerning the fate of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and three of her family… Read more »
August 26
Liberia: CBL Dismisses U.S.$10 Million Scam Allegation By Portuguese National, Cites Fraud Concerns
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has refuted claims made by a Portuguese national, Joao Miquel Amaro Correia, who alleges that the Bank failed to transfer US$10 million to him… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Vs. World Bank - Who's Telling the Truth On Debt Default and Fisheries Fund Mismanagement?
The Liberian government and the World Bank appear to be at odds after the Bank accused the country of defaulting on debt obligations and mismanaging funds tied to a key fisheries… Read more »
August 25
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Delivers On Digital Skills Training for 10,000 Youth Nationwide
Training 10,000 youth in digital skills may have seemed ambitious, but President Boakai's first State of the Union address earlier this year included this proclamation, and indeed,… Read more »
August 21
Liberia: 'Bridge the Generational Gaps By Building Generational Wealth,' Dehpue Zuo Tells Nimba University Graduates
Graduates of Nimba University have been encouraged to bridge generational gaps by building generational wealth through education, skills, and talents for a new Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Senator Amara Konneh Criticizes CSA for Firing Opposition Supporters
Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh has criticized the Civil Service Agency (CSA) for terminating government workers accused of "insulting leaders" on social media. Read more »
Liberia: Cental Trains Legislative Reporters On Anti-Corruption and Integrity to Boost Accountability At the Capitol
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), with international support, has conducted a day-long anti-corruption and integrity-building training for 40… Read more »
Liberia: LIS Administers Placement Exams to Over 8,000 Applicants for Immigration Officer Roles
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has commenced placement exams for over 8,000 Liberians aspiring to join the ranks of the nation's immigration officers. The exams, which began… Read more »
Liberia: Ldtp Participants in Grand Kru Boycott Training Over Lack of Digital Devices
The Liberia Digital Transformation Project (LDTP) training has come under criticism due to the lack of digital devices in some rural parts of the country, hampering participants'… Read more »
August 22
Liberia: Gender Ministry Kicks Off Women Empowerment and Gender Training for Implementing Ministries
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, under Component 4 of the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) funded by the World Bank, is set to commence a two-day… Read more »
Liberia: Delegation From the US Arrives in Liberia to Expand Humanitarian Efforts
A nine-member delegation from the United States, representing the organizations Serve Africa and Go Serve Global, has arrived in Liberia to enhance humanitarian support for… Read more »
August 21
Liberia: Sen. Mcgill Faces Anti-Corruption Probe for Alleged Involvement in Payroll Paddling
Former Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, now Senator Nathaniel McGill, once again faces accusations of corruption, reviving shadows that nearly ended his political… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Flags Inaccuracies in Nafaa's Report, Denies Approval of Fund Diversion
The World Bank has raised concerns regarding the recent Project Progress Report presented by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), led by Director General Emma… Read more »
August 20
Liberia: Is the Unity Party Carrying Out a Political Genocide in Its Government?
The recent dismissal of nine Monrovia City Corporation (MCC) employees, allegedly for posting anti-Unity Party content on Facebook, appears to be part of a calculated move by the… Read more »
Liberia: HPX's $5 Billion Liberty Corridor - a Creeping Flawed Vision in Guinea-Liberia Infrastructure Strategy
HPX and its subsidiary, Société des Mines de Fer de Guinée (SMFG), have stated that they are focusing on advancing the Nimba iron ore project, which is… Read more »
Liberia: Civil Servants Warned Against Unethical Behavior
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has issued a stern warning, threatening disciplinary actions against civil servants found guilty of dishonesty, unethical behavior, criminal… Read more »