Liberia: Father Arrested for Burning Son's Hands Over Alleged Theft in Bomi County

Police in Gbah Jarkeh Township have arrested a Sierra Leonean national, Amara Varney, for allegedly setting fire to the hands of his 13-year-old son, Morris Varney, as punishment… Read more »

Liberia: 'I Have Fought a Good Fight' - Koffa Confirms Resignation As House Speaker, Blames Executive Defiance of Supreme Court Ruling

Representative J. Fonati Koffa has officially confirmed his resignation as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the 55th Legislature, citing the Executive's refusal to honor… Read more »

Liberia: Supreme Court Suspends Kindness Wilson Trial Over Video Evidence Dispute

The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered an immediate suspension of all proceedings in the criminal case involving Kindness Wilson, pending a judicial conference set for May 20 at… Read more »

Liberia: Residents Decry Neglect of Japanese Freeway Drainage System

Residents along the Japanese Freeway, formerly Somalia Drive, are raising alarms over the continued dumping of garbage into the road's gutters and drainage systems, which is… Read more »

Liberia: Maryland UP Youth Urge Pres. Boakai to Act On Appointment Pledges

The Unity Party Youth Congress (UPYC), Maryland Chapter, has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to honor appointment promises made during the 2023 campaign season and to… Read more »

Liberia: Miss Inter-University Vashe Weah Launches 'Sheshelter' Initiative to Provide Free Menstrual Pads for Female College Students in Liberia

Reigning Miss Inter-University, Vashe Weah, has launched her flagship initiative, SheShelter, aimed at ensuring all female college students across seven universities in Liberia… Read more »

Liberia: Qnet Warns Liberians Against Visa and Job Scams in Its Name

QNET, a global direct selling company specializing in lifestyle and wellness products, has cautioned the Liberian public to beware of fraudsters misusing its name to lure… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Football Association Suspends Club President, Match Official Over Rule Violations

The Liberia Football Association (LFA) has suspended Determine Girls FC President Grace H. Weah and Match Commissioner Faustina Doe for violating its rules, signaling a tougher… Read more »

West Africa: Liberia Names Final 21-Player Squad for Wafu a Women's Championship in Mauritania

Liberia's senior women's national football team head coach, Selam Kebede, has officially announced a 21-player squad set to represent the country at the 2025 West African Football… Read more »

Liberia: Barbados' President Makes Historic First Visit to Liberia

Barbados' President, Madam Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, has arrived in Liberia, becoming the first Barbadian head of state to visit the West African nation. Read more »

Liberia: Peter George Stripped of License for Alleged Fake Medical Credentials

The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has revoked the medical license of Peter Matthew George, citing inconsistencies in his academic qualifications. Read more »

Liberia: Acting LEC MD Sherif Credits Increased Electricity Input, CLSG Experience As Key to Improved Power Supply - Unveils Long-Term Solution

Liberia has made notable progress in its post-war recovery, but the energy sector has long been a persistent challenge. The country's primary source of electricity is the Mount… Read more »

Africa: Reclaiming Africa - a Call for Bold Leadership Rooted in Indigenous Realities

Across Africa, a quiet but powerful revolution is underway--led not by slogans or promises, but by action. From Rwanda to Burkina Faso, we are witnessing a bold new leadership… Read more »

Liberia: Mano Manufacturing Company to Commission Liberia's First Palm Oil Refinery

In the fertile heart of Liberia, where palm seeds are cultivated with care and harvested with pride, a new chapter is unfolding. For decades, Liberia's crude palm oil has been… Read more »

Liberia: A Fragile Lifeline for Liberia's Growing Number of Children Living in the Street Faces Uncertain Future As Donor Support Falls

Harriet Mulbah's eyes brighten as she describes her dream of becoming a nurse. Until recently, that dream seemed impossible for the thirteen-year-old who spent her days guiding her… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Government Concludes Economic Review, Targets Major Infrastructure and Fiscal Reforms

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), has concluded a comprehensive Annual Economic Review (AER) workshop aimed at assessing… Read more »

Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Declares End to Public Sector Delays, Launches Deep Dive Reform Sessions

Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has announced an end to the culture of delays and inefficiency in the public sector, warning ministries and agencies… Read more »

Liberia: Attorney Mulbah Warns of Security Threat After Arrest of Two Burkinabés in Bong County

Prominent Bong County lawyer, Attorney George Mulbah, has raised alarm over potential jihadist threats in Liberia following the recent arrest of two Burkinabé nationals… Read more »

Liberia: Cuttington University to Break Ground for First-Ever Campus-Based Police Station

Cuttington University and the Liberia National Police (LNP) will on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance campus security, support police… Read more »

Liberia: Criminal Court 'A' Orders Monrovia City Court to Reconsider Video Evidence in Kindness Wilson Assault Case

Criminal Court "A" has overturned a key evidentiary ruling by Magistrate Ben L. Barco of the Monrovia City Court in the ongoing assault case involving defendant Kindness Wilson. Read more »

Liberia: Ex-Finance Minister Tweah Pays Tribute to Late Chief of Staff Cletus T. Noah

Former Finance and Development Planning Minister, Samuel D. Tweah Jr., has paid an emotional tribute to his longtime confidant and former Chief of Staff, Cletus T. Noah, who died… Read more »

Liberia: Smile FM Closure Sparks Uproar in Grand Gedeh As PUL Calls for Immediate Reopening

Smile FM, the only community radio station in Grand Gedeh County, has been forcibly shut down. Read more »

Liberia: LDEA Opens New Central Monrovia Office to Boost Anti-Drug Efforts

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has officially launched its Central Monrovia office, signaling a stronger push in the national fight against drug trafficking and abuse… Read more »

Liberia: President Boakai Pledges Stronger Support for Football As Tool for National Unity and Youth Empowerment

President Joseph Boakai has reiterated his administration's commitment to promoting national unity and youth development through sports, especially football, during a meeting with… Read more »

Liberia: Ulaa Breaks Ground for Diaspora Resource Center in Liberia During Landmark Visit

The Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA) has concluded a landmark visit to Liberia, highlighted by the groundbreaking ceremony for its first Resource Center in… Read more »