June 17, 2025
Liberia: Lofa Superintendent Warns Youth Against Political Manipulation, Urges Unity for Development
Lofa County Superintendent J. Lavelah Massaquoi has cautioned young people in the county not to allow themselves to be used by politicians for selfish agendas, warning that doing… Read more »
West Africa: Wisner Urges Harmonized Reforms to Improve Investment Climate Across Ecowas
Former Executive Director of the National Investment Commission, George Gyude Wisner II, has called on ECOWAS policymakers to urgently reform and harmonize regional investment… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Suspends Acting LTA Boss Amid Explosive GAC Report--$2.6m Scandal Rocks Telecom Sector
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has suspended Abdullah L. Kamara, Acting Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), following allegations of corruption and… Read more »
Liberia: ESIA and EPA Permits Disprove Sen. Twayen's Claim Against Arcelormittal's Iron Ore Project, Documents Show Project Followed Environmental Laws
An environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and two official permits issued by Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have debunked recent claims by Senator Nya… Read more »
Liberia: 'We Cannot Abandon the Private Sector' - Finance Minister Ngafuan Says As Liberia, EU Sign €25m Deal to Boost Private Sector Development
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, has reiterated the government's pledge to strengthen and empower the private sector, warning that to do… Read more »
June 16, 2025
Liberia: Liberia Included On a List of 36 Countries for Potential Us Travel Ban - Foreign Minister Nyanti Says Government Is Engaging the Trump Administration On the Matter
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has included Liberia on a list of 36 countries whose citizens will be banned from travelling to the US according to a draft memo… Read more »
Liberia: LTA Hosts Liberia's First-Ever Digitech Expo
History was made on June 13, 2025, as Liberia marked a major digital milestone with the successful hosting of its first-ever DigiTech Expo, organized by the Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: Defense Ministry Recognized As Top Performing Institution in Government
The Ministry of National Defense has been honored as one of the top three best-performing government institutions. Read more »
West Africa: Former NIC Executive Director Wisner Invited to Present At Ecowas Parliament Special Committee Session
Former Executive Director of the National Investment Commission (NIC), Mr. George G. Wisner II, has been formally invited by the ECOWAS Parliament to deliver a keynote paper and… Read more »
Liberia: Small-Scale Miners Busted for Illegal Use of Excavators in Cvi, Grand Gedeh County
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has uncovered illegal mining operations in CVI, Grand Gedeh County, involving the unauthorized use of earth-moving equipment by holders of Class… Read more »
Liberia: Illicit Mining Operation Shut Down in Heart of Duogbo Town, Grand Kru County
The Ministry of Mines and Energy, through its Compliance Enforcement Team, has shut down an illegal mining operation discovered at the center of Duogbo Town, Grand Kru County. Read more »
Liberia: Kodah Lib Chicken Opens Modern Poultry Processing Facility in Paynesville
Kodah Lib Chicken, a Liberian-owned poultry company, has officially opened a new poultry processing facility in Zubah Town, Paynesville. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Immigration Service Concludes Policy Review Retreat in Buchanan - Commits to Addressing Institutional Gaps
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) has concluded a one-week policy review and strengthening retreat aimed at improving its internal operations and aligning with national… Read more »
Liberia: SCNL 2025 Folur Symposium Aims to Promote Green Economy and Environmental Sustainability
Stakeholders attending the 2025 Food Systems, Land Use, and Restoration (FOLUR) Symposium, hosted by the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL), have reaffirmed… Read more »
Liberia: Nagpal Launches Three-Day Spiritual Restoration Seminar for Liberia
The National Grassroots Pastors Association of Liberia (NAGPAL) has launched a three-day Spiritual Restoration Fast and Prayer Seminar, calling on Liberians to seek divine… Read more »
Liberia: Mines and Energy Ministry Inspects Bong County Exploration Site of Westcrest-Liberia, a Mineral Development Agreement Applicant
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has conducted a technical inspection of the exploration site of WestCrest-Liberia, a Singaporean company seeking to transition from exploration to… Read more »
Liberia: Afell Warns Against Politicization of Liberia's Legal System - Amid Capitol Building Arson Case Involving Lawmakers
The Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL) has cautioned against the politicization of Liberia's legal system, warning that such interference threatens the nation's… Read more »
Liberia: No Contending Party Owns Disputed Mining Site in Ben-Ben Town, Mines and Energy Ministry Declares
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has officially resolved a protracted mining dispute in Ben-Ben Town, Todee District, Montserrado County, declaring that the contested site belongs… Read more »
Liberia: STAND Condemns President Boakai's Decision to Bypass Legislative Approval in Granting Oil Blocks to Nocal
The pressure group, Solidarity & Trust for a New Day (STAND) has strongly condemned President Joseph Boakai's decision to unilaterally award four oil blocks to the National Oil… Read more »
Liberia: Maryland County Launches First-Ever Audit of Schools to Boost Transparency and Accountability
Maryland County's education sector is poised for a significant shift toward accountability, as County Education Officer (CEO) Larry Nimely has announced the launch of the… Read more »
East Africa: Liberia's Civil Society Demands Fiscal Reform and Climate Justice Ahead of Global Finance Summit
As Liberia prepares for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, a vital United Nations-led global summit focused on mobilizing resources to fund… Read more »
Liberia: Joseph Melto Quiah Makes Professional Club Debut for Toronto FC II in Win Over Inter Miami Cf II
Joseph Melto Quiah made his professional club debut for Toronto FC II on Friday night in a 2-0 win over Inter Miami CF II. Read more »
Liberia: Rover Ladies FC Secure 2-0 Win, Eye Promotion to Upper League
Rover Ladies FC defeated Jerry FC 2-0 on Match-Day Eight of the 2024/2025 Nimba County Sub-Association Lower Women's Football League at St. Mary's Field. Read more »
Liberia: Police Arrest Suspects for 'Vandalizing, Blocking' Yekepa-Buchanan Railway
Police authorities in Grand Bassa County have arrested several individuals who recently obstructed the railway operated by ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), a key infrastructure used… Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Moye Urges Investment in Disease Surveillance and Immunization to Improve Liberia's Health System
Bong County Senator Prince Moye has called on the Liberian government to increase investment in disease surveillance and immunization programs as part of efforts to strengthen the… Read more »
