May 05
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Vows to Revamp Foreign Missions With Well-Trained Diplomats
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, speaking at the launch of the Ambassador George W. Wallace Ambassadorial Lecture and Seminar Series, said Liberia must reset its foreign policy to… Read more »
Liberia: SIB Bank Earns Public Praise for Expanding Reliable Banking Services Across Liberia
Customers of Sapelle International Bank Liberia (SIB Bank) have praised the institution for its consistent and convenient delivery of financial services to individuals and… Read more »
Liberia: Family, Friends Mourn Cletus Noah, Ex-Chief of Office Staff to Former Finance Minister Tweah
Cletus Noah, the former Chief of Office Staff to ex-Finance Minister Samuel Tweah, has died, sparking widespread tributes from politicians, friends, and former colleagues. Read more »
Liberia: 'You're True Patriots' - Sen. Mcgill Commends Margibi Citizens, Donates $46k to Rebuild Burnt Dolo Town Hospital
In a powerful demonstration of community resilience and unity, citizens and leaders of Margibi County have officially broken ground for the reconstruction of the Dolo Town… Read more »
Liberia: Government Retains Arcelormittal Liberia As Operator of Yekepa-Buchanan Railway After Months of Negotiations
- After months of negotiations, the Government of Liberia has decided to retain ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) as the operator of the Yekepa-Buchanan railway. Read more »
Liberia: Rep. Thomas Goshua Blasts Equatorial Palm Oil Company Over Alleged Worker Abuse and 'Nasscorp Fraud'
In a fiery condemnation, Representative Thomas Alexander Goshua of Grand Bassa Electoral District #5 has sharply criticized Equatorial Palm Oil Company (EPO) for its alleged… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Silent On Commerce Inspector Cooper Academic Fraud Allegations While Suspending Two Officials for 'Corruption'
Despite President Joseph Boakai's ongoing efforts to clean up his administration through swift disciplinary actions against officials accused of misconduct, Commerce Inspector… Read more »
Liberia: When the Bar Challenges the Bench - Lessons From Liberia and Beyond
Last week in Liberia, a rare but consequential event unfolded in the country's legal and constitutional history. The Supreme Court issued a ruling that effectively reinstated the… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Skips Bar Association's Law Day Program After President Criticizes Landmark Ruling
The Supreme Court of Liberia's absence from the Liberia National Bar Association's (LNBA) International Law Day program on May 3 has set off alarm bells across Liberia's legal… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia's Path to Progress - Overcoming the Threats to Good Governance
Liberia's Path to Progress: Overcoming the Threats to Good Governance Liberia stands at a critical juncture in its history. While progress has been made, the establishment of full… Read more »
Liberia: Bea Mountain and Workers Union Seal Historic Labor Deal
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation and the Gold and Diamond Mines and Energy Workers Union of Liberia (GODIMEWUL Local #2) have officially signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement… Read more »
Liberia: Kortu FC President Urges Team to Maintain Strong Performance in Pursuit of Second Division Promotion
LTCOL Saimo Omias Kortu, President of third division side Kortu FC, has urged his players and coaching staff to remain focused and consistent in their performance as they advance… Read more »
Liberia: Cassell Kuoh Defeats Chess Champion in Exhibition Match, Pledges Support for Liberia's Global Representation
FC Fassell President Cassell Kuoh claimed a surprise victory in an exhibition chess match against Liberia's reigning national champion, Leroy Debblay, during the official launch of… Read more »
Liberia: Ten Fly County Youth Coordinators Reportedly Boycott National Youth Policy Summit Over Leadership Disputes
Ten County Youth Coordinators from the Federation of Liberian Youth (FLY) have reportedly withdrawn from the National Youth Policy Validation Summit, citing alleged leadership… Read more »
Liberia: ALHRP Demands Labour Law Reform, Urges Government to Recognize May 1 As National Holiday
The Association of Liberia Human Resource Professionals (ALHRP) has called for sweeping reforms in Liberia's labour sector, urging the government to declare May 1 as a national… Read more »
Liberia: Omnia Liberia Trains Community Organizers to Reach 2027 Global Goal
As the world grapples with increasing food insecurity, persistent injustice, the effects of bad governance, and civic unrest, the Liberia chapter of the OMNIA Institute for… Read more »
May 02
Liberia: Fake Doctor Arrested After Fatal Botched Surgery in Monrovia
The arrest of Abraham Kamara, a man accused of impersonating a medical doctor, was made possible through crucial tips from the public, authorities have confirmed. Read more »
Liberia: Family Grieves Liberian Woman's Death in U.S., Calls for Thorough Investigation
The family of the late Sonnie Farkollie has expressed deep shock over her untimely death in the United States, urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation rather than… Read more »
May 01
Liberia: Boakai Under Pressure to Dismiss Commerce Inspector Dorr Cooper Over UL Bribery Scandal
President Joseph Boakai is facing mounting pressure to dismiss D. Dorr Cooper, Inspector General at the Ministry of Commerce, in the wake of a bribery and academic fraud scandal at… Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Confirms Consultations On Transition, Dispels Resignation Rumors
Embattled Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Fonati Koffa has broken his silence amid swirling rumors about his resignation, confirming that he is currently engaged in… Read more »
Liberia: Koffa to Resign As House Speaker - Ex-President Sirleaf Tapped to Deliver Letter
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, J. Fonati Koffa, is poised to resign amid weeks of political tension and disputes over his leadership of the 55th Legislature. Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Faces Internal Backlash Over President's Statement On Supreme Court Ruling
Recent public utterance by the President of the Liberia Bar Association (LNBA) has not only created internal wrangling within the leadership and among members, but has also brought… Read more »
Liberia: EPs Threatens to Withdraw Security From Vips Accused of Inciting Violence Amid Protest Calls Over Rule of Law 'Abuse'
A standoff is emerging between the Executive Protection Service (EPS) and opposition figures, spotlighting deepening tensions within the country's political and security landscape. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Urged to Suspend or Dismiss Finance, Justice Ministers Over Supreme Court Ruling Controversy
A former Budget Analyst at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), Wilmot F. Smith, has called on President Joseph Boakai to suspend or dismiss Finance Minister… Read more »
Liberia: LMDC Suspends Vacuum Therapy Services At Fortune Skincare
The Liberian Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has suspended vacuum therapy procedures at Fortune Skincare pending a full review of the facility's compliance with national health… Read more »