August 15
Liberia: GAC Audit Reveals Nafaa Overspent U.S.$3.6 Million Beyond Approved Budget - but Management Denies Allegations
The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) spent over US$3.6 million beyond its approved budget for the "Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project," according to a… Read more »
Liberia: NPHIL Confirms Monkeypox Outbreak, Urges Public to Take Preventive Measures
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has reported an outbreak of the Monkeypox virus (Mpox) in several countries within the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai's Anti-Corruption Crusade and the Tragedy of a Two-Tier System of Accountability
"A civilization that proves incapable of solving the problems it creates is a decadent civilization. A civilization that chooses to close its eyes to its most crucial problems is a… Read more »
August 14
Liberia: Liberian Gospel Musician Unveils $1.2m Hospital in Margibi County
Monrovia, August 13, 2024: A Liberian gospel musician based in the United States of America, Charles Sleyon, has unveiled a $1.2 million health facility in Morris Farm, Lower… Read more »
Liberia: Foreign Minister Leads Diplomatic Delegation to Assess EU-Funded Tvet Center At Booker Washington Institute
Liberia's Foreign Minister, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, accompanied by other cabinet ministers and foreign ambassadors, conducted an assessment visit on Monday to Liberia's first… Read more »
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 »
August 12
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 »
August 11
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 »
August 06
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 »
August 05
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 »