April 29
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Applauds Ways, Means, and Finance Committee for Uncovering Extra U.S.$51m in Revenue
House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has opposed direct budget funding to lawmakers for implementing legislative projects within their respective electoral districts. Read more »
Liberia: Consider Resumption Over Decommissioning - Mines & Energy Boss Entreats Mng Gold, Tours China Union Facilities
Since assuming office earlier this year as the Minister of Mines and Energy of Liberia, Wilmot Paye has emphasized that measures ensuring the country benefits from its mineral… Read more »
Liberia: 'The Police Tortured Me' - Defendant in U.S.$100k Misapplication Case Tells Court
The key defendant in the ongoing US$100,000 misapplication case at Criminal Court C recently revealed that he was tortured by officers of the Liberia National Police after he… Read more »
April 26
Liberia: VP Koung Frowns Upon Past Government's Procurement Bid to Secure Five Lwsc Trucks
The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Jeremiah Kpan-Koung, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the unrealistic pricing in the procurement process of five new water… Read more »
Liberia: How Nya Twayen Broke the Jinx of 'Godfatherism' in Nimba Politics
The word 'godfather' has different meanings to different people. In Liberian politics, a godfather is a 'big boss' that maintains political control of a territory by ensuring that… Read more »
April 25
Liberia: A Slap in the Face of Liberian Veterans - Pres. Boakai Appoints Senegalese Kebe
As many Liberians struggle to find jobs in the country, President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed Senegalese Alioune Kebe as Ambassador-At-Large for Youth and Sports Development. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Establishes Energy Sector Working Group to Address Power Supply Challenges
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has launched the Energy Sector Working Group (ESWG), aimed at ensuring coordination, information sharing, intended to make the energy sector more… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa to Deliver Keynote Address At World Malaria Day Celebration Today
Today, Liberia will join the rest of the world in commemoration of the World Malaria Day, under the theme: Health equity, Gender, and Human Rights." The national slogan is: "Sleep… Read more »
April 24
Liberia: Liberia Launches Anti-Malaria Vaccine for Children 5-18 Months Today
Liberia is taking a significant step forward in its fight against malaria with the official launch of an anti-malaria vaccine for children aged 5 to 18 months. The launch ceremony… Read more »
Liberia: Investigation Discovers Illegal Timber Trafficking Web At Cari
Planks and wood machines are everywhere: near a nursery and on the basketball court, by an abandoned vehicle and even along an indoor corridor. The grayish coloring of the planks… Read more »
Liberia: Police and Motorcyclists Sign MOU On Road & Public Safety
The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024,… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Saah Joseph Proposes U.S.$3 Million to Combat Fire Outbreaks
In the wake of the unprecedented increase in fire disasters in Liberia, Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph has proposed a budgetary allotment of US$3M towards the purchase of… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Fails to Turn Out to Vote in Nimba Senatorial By-Election Amid Concerns Over Who He Supports in the High Stakes Election
Vice President Jeremiah Koung didn't cast his vote during Tuesday's senatorial by-election in Nimba County, much to the disappointment of his supporters and party members. Read more »
April 23
Liberia: Supreme Court Rules Against Boakai's Romoval Of Tenured Officials
The government of Liberia has failed to win four landmark tenure cases regarding heads of four agencies: the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Governance Commission, Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: Low Turnout of Voters, Peaceful Poll in Nimba Senatorial By-Election
Voting commenced in some of the precinct centers in the Sanniquellei and Bah regions in Tuesday's Nimba senatorial by-election, with a low turnout of voters. Read more »
Liberia: The April 22nd Group Wants Mass Grave of Slained Relatives Relocated
Dr. Richard V. Tolbert has announced plans to relocate the mass grave on Center Street, Monrovia, Liberia, where former President Dr. William R. Tolbert Jr., 13 government… Read more »
April 22
Liberia: Legal Disputes At Lta Disrupting Telecommunications Sector Operations
FrontPage Africa has learned that ongoing political and legal disputes between the executive branch and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) are causing disruptions in… Read more »
April 19
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
Liberia: Motorcyclists Threaten Mass Protest
Aggrieved commercial motorcyclists in Monrovia and other parts adjacent are threatening to consistently stage violent protests beginning today April 19, over attempt by the Unity… Read more »
Liberia: House Reviews Impeachment Request Against Judge Chineh for Ruling in Favor of American Missionary
The acquittal of Lucas Richards, an American missionary who was on trial for attempting to kill his girlfriend, Jessica Lloyd, on Wednesday, came as a shock to the public. However,… Read more »
Liberia: 'I Don't Want a Position in Boakai's Administration' - Cummings Asserted As He Seeks Accountability
The political leader of the Alternative National Congress (ANC) Alexander Cummings says his focus is to advocate more about change and not to seek a job from President Joseph… Read more »
Liberia: Transport Ministry Generates $2M in First Quarter
The Ministry of Transport has disclosed it has generated a little over $2Million United States Dollars in the first quarter of 2024, as it embarks on the general inspections of… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Committees to Probe $21M Unapproved Road Contracts Awarded By Public Works
The plenary of the Liberian Senate has instructed its Committees on Judiciary, Public Works and Public Accounts and Audits to investigate the Public Works Ministry for awarding… Read more »
April 16
Liberia: UNDP and Partners Handover Iverify Platform to Local Voices Liberia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, April 8, handed over the iVerify Platform to Local Voices Liberia with a strong call to ensure national ownership and… Read more »
April 15
Liberia: Why Boakai Prevented Central Bank Governor From Traveling?
The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Alloysius Tarlue, will not be attending this year's World Bank Spring Meeting, due to a request from President Joseph Boakai… Read more »