Liberia: Stroke, Heart Disease and Diabetes Reaching Crisis Levels, Say Experts, but Few Liberians Know How to Protect Themselves

In 2018, William Pewu was living a regular life like most Liberians. The 54-year-old father of five ate a diet heavy in white rice and stews made from meat and oil. He rarely ate… Read more »

Liberia: Court Orders Transmission of Thomas Etheridge and Others to Criminal Court 'A'

The Monrovia City Court, under Magistrate Ben Barco, has ordered the transmission of the case records, along with defendants Thomas Etheridge, Eri Susay, Amos Kofa, and others, to… Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Yekeh Kolubah Defies Majority Bloc's Speaker Over Parking Dispute

In a bold defiance, Montserrado County District 10 Representative Yekeh Kolubah Tuesday parked his car in a space designated for Majority Bloc's Speaker Richard Koon at the Capitol… Read more »

Liberia: Forumciv and Partners Hold Policy Dialogue to Secure Land Rights for Women and Rural Communities

ForumCIV, in partnership with MAP Liberia and with support from the European Union (EU), has concluded a one-day policy dialogue aimed at securing land rights for women and rural… Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Liberian Ambassador Jeremiah Sulunteh Calls for National Reform to Address Economic Issues

Ex-Liberian Ambassador to the United States, Jeremiah Sulunteh, has called for sweeping national reforms to address the country's economic challenges, waste, and corruption in… Read more »

Liberia: Nimba Residents Demand Accountability for Funds Raised During Senator Prince Johnson's Funeral

Residents of Nimba County are calling on Superintendent Kou Meapeh Gono and her administration to account for the funds raised during the recent funeral service of Senator Prince… Read more »

Liberia: Trio Advances to U.S. Masters Chess League Qualifiers

Three Liberian players from the Liberia Chess Federation (LCF) have advanced to the continental qualifiers for the United States Masters Chess League (USMCL). Read more »

Liberia: World Bank and Nafaa Begin Installing AIS Transponders to Enhance Fishermen's Safety

The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Agency (NAFAA) and the World Bank have launched the installation of Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders on fishermen's canoes… Read more »

Liberia: NCSCL Calls On GOL to Reprioritize and Redirect Funds Immediately

Amid revelation by Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning that the country has lost US$51M in development assistance from the United States government, the National… Read more »

Liberia: Rep. Bility Consoles Peach Bility Amid Son's Rearrest and Legal Controversy

A dramatic turn of events unfolded on Tuesday, February 25, when Peach Bility, son of Nimba County Representative Musa Hassan Bility, was rearrested and returned to the Monrovia… Read more »

Liberia: Tragedy Strikes Dolo Town - Community Shocked By Dual Incidents of Suicide and Fire

On the night of February 22, 2025, Dolo Town was rocked by a heartbreaking series of events that left the community in deep mourning. A local health center was engulfed in flames… Read more »

Liberia: VP Koung Advocates for Global Political Renewal At Gcpr Annual Meeting in Brussels

His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia to France, and Honorable Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, are… Read more »

Liberia: Court Orders Govt To Produce Document In Former Finance Minister Trial

Criminal Court 'C' Judge Roosevelt Willie has ordered the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), and the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) to appear in… Read more »

Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Aborts Landing At Roberts International Airport Due to Thick Smoke From Nearby Farm Fires

An unusual and potentially dangerous situation unfolded at Roberts International Airport (RIA) last week when an Ethiopian Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing due to… Read more »

Liberia: Timothy Weah At 25 - a Legacy in the Making

As the world celebrated his 25th birthday on February 22, 2025, Juventus' versatile player, Timothy "Tim" Weah, son of the legendary former World Player of the Year, George Weah,… Read more »

Liberia: Road Safety Action International Urges Immediate Action to Address Road Safety Crisis

Road Safety Action International (RSAI) saysfor more than three decades, road safety in Liberia has remained an unresolved crisis, resulting in thousands of deaths and leaving many… Read more »

Liberia: Remains Of Slain Former Presidents To Be Exhumed for 'Proper Burial'

A search team from St. Moses Funeral Parlor has reportedly uncovered a mass grave at Palm Grove Cemetery, believed to contain the remains of former President William R. Tolbert Jr.… Read more »

Liberia: Economists Warn of Lost Jobs and Public Services With More Aid Cuts Looming - Urge Government Salary Cuts, Tax Reform and Boost to Local Production

Economists urge major cuts to government to bolster public services and protect jobs as US - Liberia's largest bilateral donor - looks set to withdraw most funding All sectors of… Read more »

Liberia: What's in Arcelormittal Amended MDA for Liberia? Leaked Draft Unveils Economic Outlook

Liberia, a country rich in natural resources but scarred by years of conflict, is standing at the threshold of a new economic chapter. With an amended Mineral Development Agreement… Read more »

Liberia: Casual Workers Demand Seven Months' Unpaid Wages From Youth & Sports Ministry - Officials Deny Claims

A group calling themselves the Casual Workers of the Ministry of Youth & Sports staged a protest on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, demanding the payment of seven months of… Read more »

Liberia: Special Economic Zone Authority Head Prince Wreh Faces Legal Trouble Over Alleged Bigamy

Prince Anything Wreh, the head of Liberia's Special Economic Zone Authority, is currently facing significant legal challenged, after being accused by his wife, Representative Ellen… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Supreme Court Suspends Two Judges for Ethical Violations

The Supreme Court of Liberia has taken decisive action against two judges accused of serious ethical violations. Read more »

Liberia: Remains of President Tolbert, 13 Officials Missing At Alleged Mass Grave - Family Considers Expert Search

It has been 45 years since the tragic events of April 22, 1980, forever changed the course of Liberia's history. Yet, despite decades of pain and searching, the remains of late… Read more »

Liberia: Police Officers Recalled After Capitol Car Incident As Lawmakers Face Expulsion Threats Amid Leadership Crisis

The Liberian National Police (LNP) have recalled two Police Support Unit (PSU) officers following their involvement in a controversial incident at the Capitol Building on Tuesday.… Read more »

Liberia: Majority Bloc Uses Drill to Forcefully Open Rep. Kolubah's Vehicle

In a dramatic and unprecedented scene, officers of the Liberia National Police, acting on the orders of Rep. Richard Nagbe Koon, the Majority Bloc-declared Speaker, used a drill to… Read more »