July 07, 2025
Liberia: Stand, Allies Inform Govt of Three-Day 'Enough Is Enough' Protest, Demand Justice, Good Governance
A civil society coalition led by Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), in collaboration with the We The People Movement and other allied grassroots organizations, has… Read more »
Liberia: Staunch Trump Backer Raises Red Flag, Says Pro-China 'Deep State' Undermining U.S., Liberia's Interests Pushing Unproven Ivanhoe/Hpx Rail Deal
As U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to curb China's global influence through tariffs and tough rhetoric, a storm is brewing over a controversial rail deal in Liberia… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Country Manager Hails Liberia's First Certified Public Sector Accountants Graduation As Landmark for Africa
The World Bank's Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia's historic graduation of its first cohort of Certified Professional Public Sector Accountants… Read more »
Liberia: Bea Mountain Denounces 'Malicious and Defamatory' Claims By Cape Mount Group, Calls for Government Intervention
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation (BMMC) has issued a rebuttal against what it describes as "false, baseless, and malicious" allegations made by a group of individuals claiming to… Read more »
Africa: From West Africa to Washington - a Spotlight On Leaders That Will Be Trump's White House Summit
When five African presidents board flights bound for Washington this week, they carry more than protocol briefings and tailored suits. Behind the ceremonial optics of the upcoming… Read more »
July 06, 2025
Liberia: Why President Boakai Must Champion Tariff Removal for Liberia At the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit
As President Joseph Boakai and his administration prepare for the U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit in Washington, D.C., scheduled for July 9-11, 2025, hosted by President Donald J.… Read more »
July 04, 2025
Liberia: Ahead of Trump Summit, Canada-Based Activist Cautions Boakai Against Signing 'Bogus' Mineral Deals
A Liberian human rights advocate based in Ottawa, Canada, Stanley Delano Quaye, has cautioned President Joseph Nyuma Boakai against entering into what he described as "bogus"… Read more »
Africa: Liberia Among Top Performers in AfDB's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa
Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), highlighting the country's growing impact, sustained… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Declares Saturday, July 5 As 'National Healing, Reconciliation and Unity Day'
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has by official proclamation declared Saturday, July 5, 2025, as "National Healing, Reconciliation and Unity Day" to be observed as a working… Read more »
Liberia: 'Investigate WFP, Not Me' - Ex-Finance Minister Sounds Caveat to Government, Denies Involvement in Covid-19 Funds Misuse
Former Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel D. Tweah has called on the Government of Liberia to redirect its investigation of the COVID-19 stimulus fund to the World… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Liberia: Supreme Court Halts Tweah Prohibition Case Over 'Unforeseen Circumstances' As State Challenges Chief Justice's Eligibility
The Supreme Court of Liberia on Tuesday, July 1, suspended a scheduled hearing into a writ of prohibition filed by former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah and four other former… Read more »
Liberia: Bong County's Sankofa Farm Leads Liberia's Vegetable Production Push With Backing From Ministry of Agriculture
Amid rising food insecurity, soaring youth unemployment, and a heavy reliance on imported vegetables, one Liberian-owned farm is rewriting the narrative from the ground up. SANKOFA… Read more »
Liberia: 'Uphold Your Vision, Resilience, and Compassion to Succeed' - Nuquay Challenges Prospective Graduates
Margibi County Senator James Emmanuel Nuquay has challenged Liberians, especially prospective high school graduates, to uphold the principles of vision, resilience, and compassion… Read more »
Liberia: Gasoline Coupon Delay Sparks Heated Argument Among Lawmakersby Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
A heated argument erupted Tuesday, July 1, 2025 on the floor of the House of Representatives over delays in the issuance of gasoline coupons to lawmakers, nearly resulting in a… Read more »
Liberia: Lawmakers Express Concerns Over House Speaker Koon's 'Continued Absence' From Session
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have expressed growing concern over the prolonged absence of Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon from legislative sessions. Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Names New Leaders to 'Drive Reform' in Telecoms and Education
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced key appointments within the Liberia's telecommunications and education sectors. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia to Host First Ifbb-Approved Bodybuilding Seminar This Week
Liberia will host its first-ever International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB)-approved seminar from July 4-6, 2025. The event, titled "The Science of Bodybuilding… Read more »
Liberia: UL Students Launch Sos Call for Ailing Comrade
A group of students from the University of Liberia is appealing for urgent financial assistance to help their ailing colleague, Augustine Gbabai, seek advanced medical treatment… Read more »
Liberia: My Anger Is for Ma Watta
I'm an angry old man not for me but because of Ma Watta. I'll be 72 years in 24 days. If I die today there will be no delay in my funeral because of money. New York Life insurance… Read more »
Liberia: House Considers Budgetary Increment Amid Calls for Accountability and Reform
In a move to address the deteriorating state of higher education in Liberia, the House of Representatives has unanimously voted to summon administrators of the University of… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Football Academy Athletes Praise Training and Academic Support
Athletes at the Professional Football Academy (PFA) in Monrovia have expressed satisfaction with the progress they have made after seven months of intensive training. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Midfielder Jessica Quachie Signs With England-Based Sisusports Management
Liberian midfielder Jessica Quachie has signed with Sisusports Management, a UK-based football agency known for developing talent across Europe and beyond. Read more »
July 01, 2025
Liberia: Boakai's Nomination of Justice Gbeisay As Chief Justice Draws Mixed Reactions
President Joseph Boakai has nominated Associate Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay as Liberia's next Chief Justice, following the statutory retirement of Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Launches National Campaign to Boost School Enrollment and Birth Registration
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with key partners, has officially launched a nationwide campaign aimed at increasing school… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Signs Book of Condolence for Late President William Richard Tolbert 45 Years After Demise
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, on Monday, led an array of government officials to sign the Book of Condolence in honor of former President William Richard Tolbert Jr., more than 45… Read more »
