Liberia: Shed, EU Delegation and Foreign Minister Beysolow Lead Tour of Kakata Central Prison

A non-governmental organization, Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) with Support from the European Union, on Monday, August 12, 2024, paid an official visit to… Read more »

Liberia: Capitol Building Flooded As GAC Report Uncovers Alleged $200 Million Misappropriation Involving Lawmakers and Executive Branch

Lawmakers and staffers at the Liberian Legislature were met with an unexpected challenge on Tuesday when a heavy downpour caused unprecedented flooding at the Capitol Building, the… Read more »

Liberia: Speaker Koffa Calls Civil Service Agency's 'Meddling' in House's Recruitment Process Unconstitutional

The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has come under sharp criticism from Speaker of the House, J. Fonati Koffa, amid escalating tensions between the CSA and the Legislature over the… Read more »

Liberia: Lima Takes Steps to Implement and Enforce International Maritime Instruments

The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), under the leadership of Commissioner/ CEO, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., in collaboration with other Government entities has formally… Read more »

Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals Ministry of Finance Paid $139.4m in Domestic Debt Without Supporting Documents, No Payment Record B/W 1980-2017

The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) made domestic debt payments totaling US$139,413,238.54 during the fiscal years 2017 to 2021 without the necessary supporting… Read more »

Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals Unauthorized Establishment of 12 Bank Accounts By National Road Fund, U.S.$379.6k and L$123.6m Disbursed Without Approved Vouchers

An audit conducted by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has revealed serious financial irregularities within the National Road Fund (NRF), including the unauthorized… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Musician Victor Togba Announces New Anti-Drug Song 'A Better Place to Live'

A Liberian musician Victor Togba, popularly known as 'Guitar', has announced the release of his new anti-drug song titled 'A Better Place to Live,' breaking the barriers of his… Read more »

Liberia: LPRC Oilers Clarify Bus Purchase

LPRC Oilers have clarified that the recently-acquired bus for its soccer team was purchased from the money they sold Sampson Dweh to FC Viktoria Plzen for US 155, 412.66. Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Saye Mianah Threatens Frontpage Africa Correspondent's Life After Corruption Report in Nimba County

Nimba County District Number 8 Representative, Saye Sylvester Mianah, has threatened the life of FrontPage Africa's Nimba County correspondent, Franklin Doloquee, for reporting on… Read more »

Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals Alleged Collaboration Between Lawmakers and Executive Branch in Misappropriating $200 Million of Public Funds

The long-held public suspicions about the first branch of government appears to have been confirmed by a damning audit report from the General Auditing Commission (GAC). The audit,… Read more »

Liberia: FIA Submits 2024-2028 AML/CFT Draft National Action Plan to Liberia's Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee

The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) has submitted the 2024-2028 draft National Action Plan of the country's Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of… Read more »

Liberia: Ministry of Internal Affairs Abruptly Ends Tenure of National Council of Chiefs and Elders' Chairman After Fresh Election 'Under Local Government Act'

The National Council of Chiefs has elected a new leadership body under the guidance of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Read more »

Liberia: Chamber Justice Compels Govt to File in Response to Suspended CBL Governor Tarlue's Petition

Government's legal team has been mandated by the Justice in Chamber, Yusuf Kaba, to submit its response to a petition filed by suspended Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Governor,… Read more »

Liberia: Cllr. Kunkunyon Wleh Engages Grand Kru County Residents and Launches Development Projects

Cllr. Kunkunyon Wleh, a native of Grand Kru County, has held several citizen engagement events with residents of his home county in commemoration of Liberia's 177th Independence… Read more »

Liberia: FDA Halts Activities of Sehyi Kodoo Community Forest Pending Elections

The Forestry Development Authority (FDA) represented by the Technical Manager of the Community Forest (CF), Weedor H. Gray, has called on officials of the Sehyi Kodoo Community… Read more »

Liberia: Determined Girls Accuse Sierra Leonean Officials of Involvement in Attack On Players' Hotel

Grace Weah, also known as "Master Queen," President of Liberia's Champions Determined Girls FC, has accused Sierra Leonean officials of orchestrating an attack on the hotel where… Read more »

Liberia: Tension Heightens Across Monrovia Amid Huge Police Presence in Anticipation of Protest

The Liberia National Police (LNP) on Monday deployed riot police throughout Monrovia in response to a series of planned protests across the city. Monrovia, the Liberian capital,… Read more »

Liberia: Office of the President Refutes Claims of Withdrawal of WCC Executive Director

The Office of the President of Liberia has dismissed reports that President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has withdrawn the appointment of Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi as the Executive… Read more »

Liberia: Senator Prince Johnson Criticizes Former President George Weah for 'Defending' Ex-Officials Accused of Corruption

Senator Prince Johnson has criticized former President George Manneh Weah for coming in strong defense of his ex-public officials accused and indicted for corruption by the Unity… Read more »

Liberia: International Bank Clarifies Ex-CEO Had No Connection With Bank Prior to Appointment

The management of International Bank Liberia Limited (IBLL) has clarified that its former Chief Executive Officer, Henry Saamoi, had completed his term of service with the bank in… Read more »

Liberia: Team Liberia to Kick Start 2024 Olympic Games Today

The 2024 Olympic Games, a celebration of athletic prowess and international unity, bring together athletes from around the globe to compete in the spirit of sportsmanship. Read more »

Liberia: Lifetime Imprisonment for LGBTQ+ Persons

Persons identifying as lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders could face a lifetime or 10-year imprisonment when they are caught engaging in same-sex sexual acts, according to… Read more »

Liberia: VP Koung Rallies Liberian Entrepreneurs, Launches $13m Special Agro-Processing Zone Project

Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Koung has underscored the need for Liberian entrepreneurs to collectively work together if they must become successful in their businesses and… Read more »

Liberia: Community Forest Officials in Nimba Neglect Their Duties

The 2009 Community Rights Law (CRL) gives community the right to control, protect, manage and develop their forest and its resources. In order to effectively manage their forest,… Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Kollie Wants Minerals and Mining Laws Amended

The Chairman of the House's Committee on Mines, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, Rep. Eugine Kollie, is craving legislative approval for the amendment of key sections of… Read more »